Becoming Quote by Marcus Borg
“God loves us already and has from our very beginning. The Christian life is not about believing or doing what we need to believe or do so that we can be saved. Rather, it's about seeing what is already true – that God loves us already – and then beginning to live in this relationship. It is about becoming conscious of and intentional about a deepening relationship with God.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Heart of Christianity, 2005
Christianity should focus on the already‑present love of God and a conscious, intentional deepening of that relationship, rather than merely meeting salvation criteria.
In simple terms: Live in God's existing love and deepen that relationship.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate intentional relationship with God.
Themes
faith
relationship
spiritual growth
Christianity
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- community worship
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
personal devotion
existential meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect worship?
- What practices nurture this relationship?
A Different Perspective
Emphasis on relationship may overlook doctrinal teachings.
