Christ Quote by Karl Barth
““In Jesus Christ there is no isolation of man from God or of God from man. Rather, in Him we encounter the history, the dialogue, in which God and man meet together and are together, the reality of the covenant MUTUALLY contracted, preserved, and fulfilled by them. Jesus Christ is in His one Person, as true GOD, MAN'S loyal partner, and as true MAN, GOD'S. He is the Lord humbled for communion with man and likewise the Servant exalted to communion with God.””
About This Quote
Source Theology: Church Dogmatics, Volume I, 1932
The quote describes the mutual relationship between humanity and God through Jesus Christ, emphasizing shared history, dialogue, and covenant.
In simple terms: Jesus connects God and humanity in a shared covenant.
Key Takeaway
Seek communion with both God and others.
Themes
theology
incarnation
covenant
relationship
community
Mood
reverent
hopeful
contemplative
Type
theological
inspirational.
When to use this quote
- Worship services
- personal prayer
- counseling
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Christology
Trinitarian theology
soteriology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view shape your understanding of community?
- What does mutual covenant mean for personal faith?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may differ on the nature of the covenant.
![“Thomas Goodwin Jr. wrote of his godly father: In all the violence of [his fever], he discoursed with that strength of faith and assurance of Christ’s love, with that holy admiration of free grace, with that joy in believing, and such thanksgivings and praises, as he extremely moved and affected…” quote by Thomas Goodwin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0a3/thomas-goodwin-15928_communion-with-god_thomas-goodwin-jr-wrote-of-his-godly-fat_122316.jpg)
![“T]he church is not a place. It's not a building. It's not a preaching point. It's not a spiritual service provider. It's a people - the new covenant, blood-bought people of God. That's why Paul said, 'Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her' (Eph. 5:25). He didn't give himself up for a…” quote by Mark Dever](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7a4/mark-dever-3175_blood_t-he-church-is-not-a-place-it-s-not-a-bu_3297.jpg)
