Flesh Quote by Sinclair B. Ferguson
“The Son of God came to dwell in human flesh for us in order that He might come to dwell in us by His Spirit.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Gospel of John, 1975
Christ became human so believers could be indwelling in Him through the Holy Spirit.
In simple terms: Jesus lived as a man to let us live in Him.
Key Takeaway
Seek the Spirit’s presence daily.
Themes
theology
incarnation
spirituality
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
scriptural
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church worship
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
Christology
indwelling
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the incarnation affect your daily faith?
- What does “dwelling in us” mean personally?
A Different Perspective
May human limitations hinder experiencing the Spirit.
![“He, too, “was made in the likeness of sinful flesh,” to condemn sin, and to cast it, as now a condemned thing, away beyond the flesh, but that He might call man forth into His own likeness, assigning him as [His own] imitator to God, and imposing on him His Father’s law, in order that he may see…” quote by The Church Fathers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/99b/the-church-fathers-1438_parenting_he-too-was-made-in-the-likeness-of-sinfu_570046.jpg)
