Christ Quote by Richard Rohr
“As to his gospel, Jesus Christ came into the world as the image of the invisible God to communicate to us that not only did we not need to be afraid of God, but that God is more for us than we are ourselves or one another. God's love is infinite, and unstoppable, and will win!”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Universal Christ” by Richard Rohr, 2019
The passage describes Jesus as the visible embodiment of the invisible God, emphasizing divine love that surpasses fear and self‑centredness.
In simple terms: Jesus shows God’s love beyond fear.
Key Takeaway
Trust in divine love.
Themes
theology
spirituality
divine love
fearlessness
selflessness
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- worship
- counseling
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
Christology
mystical theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect your fear of God?
- What does “more for us than we are” mean?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of God’s image vary across faiths.
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