Angel Quote by Thomas Goodwin
“What a wonder is it, that two natures infinitely distant, should be more intimately united than anything in the world; and yet without any confusion! That the same person should have both a glory and a grief; an infinite joy in the Deity, and an inexpressible sorrow in the humanity! That a God upon a throne should be an infant in a cradle; the thundering Creator be a weeping babe and a suffering man, are such expressions of mighty power, as well as condescending love, that they astonish men upon earth, and angels in heaven.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Holy Trinity, Thomas Goodwin, 1655
The quote highlights the paradox of divine and human nature coexisting without conflict, emphasizing both greatness and vulnerability.
In simple terms: Divine and human natures coexist peacefully.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both strengths and weaknesses.
Themes
theity
humanity
paradox
humility
power
Mood
awe
contemplative
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual counseling
- creative writing
- theological study
Key Concepts
Theology
dualism
incarnation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile opposing aspects within yourself?
- What does this paradox reveal about love?
A Different Perspective
The complexity may be hard to grasp for skeptics.
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