Apostles Quote by Jan Hus
“Behold how Christ is the foundation of the church and the apostles are the foundations! Christ is by a figure of speech - antonomastice - the foundation because the edifice of the church begins from him and is finished in him and through him. But the prophets and apostles are the foundations because their authority bears up our weakness.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: De Ecclesia, Jan Hus, early 15th century
Christ is metaphorically the base of the church, while prophets and apostles support it with their authority, sustaining believers' weakness.
In simple terms: Christ is the church’s base; prophets and apostles support it.
Key Takeaway
Recognize Christ as the core foundation and rely on the authority of holy leaders.
Themes
faith
authority
foundation
spiritual support
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
scriptural
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church leadership
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
metaphor
ecclesiology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing Christ as a foundation affect your daily faith?
- In what ways do the apostles’ authority strengthen you?
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