Parenting Quote by John Crowder
““news was never about your human response to God. It was always about Jesus responding to the Father on your behalf. Our response is merely a response to His response! It is our “amen” to a prior completed act. The two-dimensional unitarian view throws us back upon ourselves to make the appropriate responses to God. Jesus is merely a “potential savior” if you make the right response. It denies the incarnation and work of Christ as being the very substance of our union with God. He is our true Mediator and High Priest continually offering intercession before God. Even our worship is merely a glorious echo of the perfect worship of our High Priest before the Father. Sharing His Sonship The non-Trinitarian view always puts the burden of relationship back into our lap: “Jesus did His part, but you’ve got to do your part!” The focus ultimately denies Christ’s substitutionary work on our behalf – and instead it becomes “what you do with Jesus” or “how you get to Jesus.” This approach ignores the entire purpose of the incarnation, death and resurrection of Christ.””
About This Quote
The author argues that Christian worship should focus on Jesus as the mediator rather than human effort, criticizing non‑Trinitarian views that shift responsibility to believers.
In simple terms: Worship should center on Christ’s work, not human actions.
Prioritize Christ’s mediating role.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church sermons
- Bible study groups
- theological debates
- personal prayer
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does focusing on Christ’s work affect personal faith?
- What balance exists between divine mediation and human response?
Non‑Trinitarian perspectives stress personal responsibility, which can be spiritually burdensome.