Existential Quote by Gregory A. Boyd
“Jesus clearly believed in the reality of Satan and other principalities and powers. Now, I have very compelling historical, philosophical, and existential reasons for concluding that Jesus is Lord, and if I confess him to be Lord, I don't see how I can consider myself in a position to ever correct his theology, especially about such a foundational theological matter!”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Lord's Supper, Gregory A. Boyd, 2015
Jesus affirmed the existence of spiritual forces; confessing Him as Lord implies accepting His authority over such matters.
In simple terms: Jesus saw Satan as real; confessing Him means accepting His authority.
Key Takeaway
Accept Christ’s lordship fully.
Themes
theology
authority
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
devotional
When to use this quote
- personal faith
- church teaching
- spiritual discernment
Key Concepts
Christology
demonology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging spiritual realities shape daily life?
- Can one hold doubts while professing faith?
A Different Perspective
Confession may not resolve all theological doubts.
![“I believe that he [Jesus] is Lord of the government, and the church, and business and education, and, hopefully, one day, Lord of the press. I see him involved in everything. And that's why I don't want to stay just in the church, as such. I want the church to move into the world.” quote by Pat Robertson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2cc/pat-robertson-1972_believe_i-believe-that-he-jesus-is-lord-of-the-g_141065.jpg)
