Scripture Says Quote by Glenn R. Kreider
““If God is going to teach us about things we do not know by direct experience (such as his attributes), he has to teach us in terms of what we do know. This is why all that Scripture says about God is “anthropomorphic” in a broad sense (speaking of God either in human terms or in terms of the creation we know).29””
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology of God, 2015
God uses familiar human concepts to convey divine truths beyond direct experience.
In simple terms: We understand God through human ideas.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper meaning beyond literal language.
Themes
theology
communication
metaphor
Mood
inquisitive
thoughtful
Type
theological
interpretive
When to use this quote
- religious education
- interfaith dialogue
- personal meditation
- scriptural study
Key Concepts
anthropomorphism
revelation
symbolic language
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you interpret symbolic language about the divine?
- Can human metaphors fully capture divine reality?
A Different Perspective
Literal readings may limit spiritual insight.
![“We have no clear ideas of the agency of [demonic] spirits, nor is it necessary. The Scripture says little to satisfy our curiosity; but tells us plainly that he is always watching us, and desiring to sift us as wheat. I believe we give him no more than his due, when we charge him with having a…” quote by John Newton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c75/john-newton-6629_abundance_we-have-no-clear-ideas-of-the-agency-of_2907.jpg)
