Holy ghost Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““And each person of the Trinity is equally glorified in this work: there is an absolute dependence of the creature on every one for all: all is of the Father, all through the Son, and all in the Holy Ghost. Thus God appears in the work of redemption as all in all.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Great Work of Redemption” by Jonathan Edwards, 1740
The Trinity works together in redemption, each Person fully involved and glorified, showing total dependence of creation on God.
In simple terms: All three persons of the Trinity equally share in redemption.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the unity of divine action.
Themes
theology
redemption
Trinity
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- worship
- personal meditation
- teaching
- counseling
Key Concepts
dependence
glorification
divine unity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does understanding the Trinity affect your view of God's work?
- In what ways can you experience this unity in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Emphasizes divine mystery, which may be abstract for some readers.
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