Hope Quote by Richard Bauckham
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““[Jesus'] resurrection is therefore God's promise of new creation for the whole of the godforsaken reality which the crucified Jesus represents. It is therefore an event of dialectical promise: it opens up a qualitatively new future, which negates all the negatives of present experience. It opens up a future which is not simply drawn out of the immanent possibilities of present reality, but radically contradicts present reality. It promises life for the dead, righteousness for the unrighteous, freedom for those in bondage.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Jesus and the Eyewitnesses by Richard Bauckham, 2006
The resurrection is presented as God’s guarantee of a completely new creation that overturns current suffering and offers life, righteousness, and freedom beyond present limits.
In simple terms: Resurrection promises a new, better future beyond today’s problems.
Key Takeaway
Embrace hope in transformative change.
Themes
faith
redemption
hope
transformation
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual seeking
- overcoming oppression
- life after loss
Key Concepts
theology
dialectical promise
new creation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this promise affect your view of present suffering?
- What new possibilities does it inspire?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation varies across traditions; some view it metaphorically rather than literally.
