--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: God has chosen to save the world through…" description: "\"“God has chosen to save the world through the cross, through the shameful and powerless death of the crucified Messiah. If that shocking event is the r..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b3d/richard-hays-82668_cross_god-has-chosen-to-save-the-world-through_31775.jpg" --- # God has chosen to save the world through the cross… ![“God has chosen to save the world through the cross, through the shameful and powerless death of the crucified Messiah. If that shocking event is the revelation of the deepest truth about the character of God, then our whole way of seeing the world is turned upside down… all values are transformed……” quote by Richard Hays](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b3d/richard-hays-82668_cross_god-has-chosen-to-save-the-world-through_31775.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b3d/richard-hays-82668_cross_god-has-chosen-to-save-the-world-through_31775.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b3d/richard-hays-82668_cross_god-has-chosen-to-save-the-world-through_31775.jpg) > ““God has chosen to save the world through the cross, through the shameful and powerless death of the crucified Messiah. If that shocking event is the revelation of the deepest truth about the character of God, then our whole way of seeing the world is turned upside down… all values are transformed… God refuses to play games of power and prestige on human terms.”” Richard Hays ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The crucifixion reveals a God who opposes human power structures, redefining values and expectations through self‑sacrifice. **In simple terms:** God’s love subverts worldly power. Key Takeaway True power lies in humility. Themes theology humility power dynamics redemption sacrifice Mood reverent hopeful challenging Type theological inspirational When to use this quote - personal crisis - social injustice - spiritual seeking Key Concepts cross God's character human values Practical Applications - preaching on humility - ethical leadership training Questions to Reflect On - How does this view challenge conventional authority? - What does it mean to live by transformed values? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Cross](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cross/) [Death](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/death/) [God](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/god/) [Power](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/power/) [Religion](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/religion/) [Save the world](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/save-the-world/) [Seeing the world](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/seeing-the-world/) [Suffering](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/suffering/) [Weakness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/weakness/) ## Related quotes > [So they crucified their Messiah? 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