Christianity Quote by Mark Dever
“There is no gospel without the offence. This is God's wisdom. It never seems sensible to us in our flesh.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Gospel and Offense”, 2015
God’s wisdom often appears offensive to human sensibilities, revealing a divine perspective beyond fleshly logic.
In simple terms: Divine wisdom can feel offensive.
Key Takeaway
Accept mystery in faith.
Themes
faith
wisdom
offense
divine
human limitation
Mood
contemplative
spiritual
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
theology
mysticism
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does God’s wisdom seem offensive?
- How can we trust what we don’t understand?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with personal beliefs.
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