Creation Quote by The Church Fathers
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““neither is the substance nor the essence of the creation annihilated (for faithful and true is He who has established it), but “the fashion of the world passeth away;” that is, those things among which transgression has occurred, since man has grown old in them. And therefore this [present] fashion has been formed temporary, God foreknowing all things; as I have pointed out in the preceding book, and have also shown, as far as was possible, the cause of the creation of this world of temporal things. But when this [present] fashion [of things] passes away, and man has been renewed, and flourishes in an incorruptible state, so as to preclude the possibility of becoming old, [then] there shall be the new heaven and the new earth, in which the new man shall remain [continually], always holding fresh converse with God. And””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Unknown early Christian writing, likely 4th‑5th century
The passage contrasts fleeting worldly fashions with the eternal, divine creation, promising a future renewal beyond temporal decay.
In simple terms: Worldly things fade; divine creation endures.
Key Takeaway
Seek lasting spiritual truth over temporary trends.
Themes
eternity
spirituality
transience
renewal
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- theological study
- ethical living
- community teaching
Key Concepts
Divine providence
eschatology
temporal vs eternal
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance present responsibilities with hope for future renewal?
- What worldly fashions distract us from spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical steps for present ethical action.
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