Argument Quote by N. T. Wright
“The very metaphor Paul chooses for this decisive moment in his argument shows that what he has in mind is not the unmaking of creation or simply its steady development, but the drastic and dramatic birth of new creation from the womb of the old.”
About This Quote
Source Theological Text: Book excerpt, date unknown
Paul’s metaphor depicts a dramatic, creative birth of a new creation emerging from the old, not merely continuation or destruction.
In simple terms: New creation emerges dramatically from the old.
Key Takeaway
Embrace transformative change as a creative process.
Themes
theology
creation
transformation
Mood
hopeful
challenging
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal renewal
- cultural shifts
- artistic innovation
Key Concepts
metaphor
new creation
old vs new
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster acceptance of transformative ideas?
- What role does tradition play in new creation?
A Different Perspective
Such radical change can be unsettling and meet resistance.
