Discipleship Quote by N.D. Wilson
“In Bright Shadow: C.S. Lewis on the Imagination for Theology and Discipleship”
About This Quote
Source Book: In Bright Shadow – C.S. Lewis on Imagination, Theology, and Discipleship, 2015
Lewis argues imagination is essential for deep theological insight and spiritual growth.
In simple terms: Imagination fuels faith.
Key Takeaway
Integrate creative thinking into spiritual practice.
Themes
faith
imagination
theology
Mood
thoughtful
inspired
Type
theological
educational
When to use this quote
- sermons
- Bible study groups
- artistic worship
Key Concepts
symbolism
mythopoetics
spiritual formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can imagination and doctrine coexist?
- What role does story play in belief?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on imagination may neglect rational doctrine.
![“Being that 'reason is not antithetical to faith' (Woods) and that Pentecost established the Reality of super-nature (Lewis) and that 'theology matters' (Wimber), then 'empowered evangelicalism' (Nathan) is the natural expression of discipleship." ~R. Alan Woods [2013]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3cd/r-alan-woods-1455_discipleship_being-that-reason-is-not-antithetical-to_562084.jpg)
