Ancient Quote by Tertullian
“The Word, then, the Christ, is the cause both of our ancient beginning, for lie was in God, and of our well-being. And now this same Word has appeared as man. He alone is both God and man, and the source of all our good things”
About This Quote
The divine Word, identified as Christ, is the origin of humanity and our well‑being, uniting God and man as the source of all good.
In simple terms: Christ is both the beginning of humanity and its source of goodness.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the divine source of life’s blessings.
Themes
theology
anthropology
spirituality
Mood
reverent
inspired
Type
scriptural
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal faith
- ethical living
- seeking purpose
Key Concepts
Christology
divine incarnation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing Christ as the source of good affect daily choices?
- What implications does this view have for interfaith dialogue?
A Different Perspective
The claim may not align with all religious perspectives.
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