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Confidence Quote by Karl Barth

“Religion is the possibility of the removal of every ground of confidence except confidence in God alone.” quote by Karl Barth
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“Religion is the possibility of the removal of every ground of confidence except confidence in God alone.”

Karl Barth

About This Quote

Source Book: Church Dogmatics, Volume I, Karl Barth, 1932

Faith is grounded solely in God, rejecting all other certainties.

In simple terms: Only God is certain.

Key Takeaway

Place trust exclusively in God.

Themes

faith certainty spirituality

Mood

reflective serious

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • spiritual doubt
  • ethical decision making
  • interpersonal trust

Key Concepts

theology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would happen if you trusted only God?
  • How does this view affect moral responsibility?
A Different Perspective

Human reliance on other sources can undermine faith.

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