God knows Quote by Michael S. Horton
““We will never know anything exactly as God knows it. Instead, we know things as he has revealed them to us, accommodating his knowledge to our feeble capacity to understand.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology, Michael S. Horton, 2011
Human understanding is limited; we grasp divine truth only as it is revealed and adapted to our capacity.
In simple terms: We only know what God reveals, shaped by our limited minds.
Key Takeaway
Accept that knowledge is partial and seek humility.
Themes
theology
humility
knowledge
faith
Mood
reflective
humble
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal study
- prayer
- dialogue
- teaching
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Divine revelation
epistemic limitation
accommodation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize the limits of your understanding?
- In what ways can you seek clearer revelation?
A Different Perspective
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