Community Quote by Gregory A. Boyd
““This is what we are called to be: a community characterized by radical, revolutionary, Calvary-quality love; a community that manifests the love of the triune God (John 17:21–26); a community that strives for justice not by conquering but by being willing to suffer; a community that God uses to transform the world by providing it with an alternative to its own self-centered, violent way of existing.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Church as a Community of Radical Love,” 2019
A community should embody self‑sacrificial, divine love, pursue justice through suffering, and offer a non‑violent alternative to the world’s selfishness.
In simple terms: Love, justice, and self‑sacrifice guide a transformative community.
Key Takeaway
Live sacrificially, seek justice, embody divine love.
Themes
love
justice
community
sacrifice
transformation
Mood
hopeful
serious
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
ethical
When to use this quote
- church ministry
- activist groups
- conflict resolution
- peacebuilding
- social services
Key Concepts
Christian theology
radical love
non‑violent resistance
social ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice radical love in daily life?
- What sacrifices are needed for justice?
A Different Perspective
Such ideals may clash with personal safety and societal resistance.
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