Church Imagined Quote by N.T. Wright
““Jesus—the Jesus we might discover if we really looked!—is larger, more disturbing, more urgent than we—than the church!—had ever imagined.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Surprised by Hope, N.T. Wright, 2008
Jesus, as truly understood, is more profound and urgent than traditional church conceptions.
In simple terms: Jesus is larger and more urgent than the church imagined.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate assumptions about Jesus’s nature.
Themes
theology
spirituality
church
interpretation
religious critique
Mood
contemplative
provocative
Type
theological
expository
When to use this quote
- Sermons
- Bible study groups
- personal reflection
- academic theology
Key Concepts
Christology
ecclesiology
faith urgency
Questions to Reflect On
- What does a larger, more urgent Jesus mean for faith practice?
- How can churches adapt to this vision?
A Different Perspective
The claim may conflict with established doctrines.
