Becoming Quote by Herman Bavinck
“It is completely incomprehensible to us how God can reveal himself and to some extent make himself known in created beings: eternity in time, immensity in space, infinity in finite, immutability in change, being in becoming, the all, as it were, in that which is nothing. This mystery cannot be comprehended; it can only be gratefully acknowledged.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Reformed Dogmatics, 1925
Divine mysteries reveal paradoxes where eternity meets time, infinity meets finiteness, and change coexists with immutability, inviting humble gratitude rather than full comprehension.
In simple terms: God’s paradoxes are beyond full human understanding.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mystery with gratitude.
Themes
theology
philosophy
paradox
humility
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- academic study
- interfaith dialogue
- creative worship
Key Concepts
mysticism
creational theology
finite-infinite tension
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance mystery with faith?
- What practices nurture reverent awe?
A Different Perspective
Intellectual pursuit may lead to skepticism.
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