Calling Quote by J. I. Packer
“We do not make friends with God; God makes friends with us, bringing us to know him by making his love known to us... The word know, when used of God in this way, is a sovereign-grace word, pointing to God's initiative in loving, choosing, redeeming, calling and preserving.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Knowing God, J. I. Packer, 1973
God initiates friendship, revealing Himself through love and grace, not by human effort.
In simple terms: God starts the friendship, showing love.
Key Takeaway
Trust God's initiative.
Themes
faith
grace
relationship
divine initiative
spiritual growth
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church fellowship
- mission work
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
soteriology
grace
initiative
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when you feel God's love?
- What barriers keep you from trusting God's initiative?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot earn divine friendship.
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