Believe Quote by Richard Rohr
“To believe in Jesus, is to believe that the historic person who lived on this earth more than 2000 years ago was the image of the invisible God. That's a huge leap of faith, but it is my leap of faith, it's the act of faith of the Christian community.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Falling Up, 1997
Faith involves trusting a historical figure as a divine representation, a personal and communal leap beyond evidence.
In simple terms: Believing in Jesus is a leap of faith.
Key Takeaway
Embrace communal faith.
Themes
religion
faith
history
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal prayer
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
theology
spirituality
mythic imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “image of the invisible God” mean to you?
- How does community shape your belief?
A Different Perspective
Faith may clash with rational inquiry.
