Lord jesus Quote by The Church Fathers
““down by it shall go forth from under its dominion. And again, to the Philippians he says: “But our conversation is in heaven, from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus, who shall transfigure the body of our humiliation conformable to the body of His glory, even as He is able (ita ut possit) according to the working of His own power.” What,””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Philippians (Biblical Epistle), 1st century AD
The passage emphasizes that ultimate hope lies in heavenly transformation, not earthly struggles, urging believers to anticipate divine glorification.
In simple terms: Hope is in spiritual transformation, not worldly power.
Key Takeaway
Focus on spiritual growth.
Themes
faith
hope
transformation
Mood
reverent
hopeful
reflective
Type
scriptural
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
eschatology
divine power
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true transformation mean to you?
- How can you embody hope amid suffering?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot achieve divine change.
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