Books Quote by Timothy Keller
““In Ephesians 3:14 – 21, Paul prays that the Spirit will strengthen his readers with power in their inner being. For what? “So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith” and so we may know the love of Christ “that surpasses knowledge — that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” But elsewhere Paul states that Christians already have Christ dwelling in them (Eph 2:22) and already have come to fullness in him (Col 2:9 – 10). Taken together, these passages must mean that while these things are objectively true of Christians, the Spirit can make the love of God so spiritually real and affecting that it changes how we live. He wants us not just to know the fact of Christ’s love but to have power to grasp the infinity and wonder of it (Eph 3:18 – 19).””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Reason for God” by Timothy Keller, 2008
The Spirit deepens believers’ experience of Christ’s love, moving from intellectual assent to transformative power in daily life.
In simple terms: Spirit makes Christ’s love real and life‑changing.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper spiritual experience.
Themes
faith
spirituality
transformation
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community worship
- daily devotion
- spiritual mentorship
Key Concepts
divine love
inner power
spiritual depth
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices help you sense God’s love beyond doctrine?
- How does this love affect your actions?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty can limit feeling of divine love.
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