Able Quote by Rick Warren
“My faith, my hermeneutics does not demand that I correlate every verse. In other words, there are often verses that appear, I'm a John 3:16 Christian, I believe God so loved the world, I do believe that, and I believe that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish. But I also believe, you know, predestination from the foundation of the Earth. So to me, I'm able to hold tensions in my mind rather than having to explain them. To me, I don't fit in a real good box and I believe them both.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren, 2002
Faith can hold paradoxes without forcing full logical consistency, allowing multiple theological ideas to coexist.
In simple terms: Faith can accept contradictory beliefs.
Key Takeaway
Embrace tension, avoid forced simplification.
Themes
faith
theology
paradox
tolerance
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal belief
- sermon preparation
- interfaith dialogue
- theological study
Key Concepts
predestination
grace
interpretation
tension
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile conflicting doctrines?
- What value does holding tension bring to personal faith?
A Different Perspective
Such tension may cause confusion or indecision for believers seeking clear doctrine.
