Accommodation Quote by Gregory A. Boyd
“Accommodation is a central aspect of the cross-centered interpretation of violent portraits of God that I'm advocating. Like everything else in Cross Vision, this concept is anchored in the cross. On the cross, God stoops to meet us, and to enter into solidarity with us, right where we are at, which is in bondage to sin and to Satan. And he does this to free us and to bring us where he wants us to be, which is united with him in Christ. The cross is thus the paradigmatic example of God mercifully stooping to accommodate people in their fallen conditioning.”
About This Quote
The cross is presented as God’s willingness to meet humanity in its brokenness, offering solidarity and redemption.
In simple terms: God meets us in our broken state.
Key Takeaway
Embrace divine solidarity.
Themes
theology
redemption
solidarity
humanity
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- pastoral counseling
- preaching
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
Christology
soteriology
incarnation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect personal suffering?
- What practical steps reflect this accommodation?
A Different Perspective
The concept can be abstract for non‑theistic audiences.
