Christ Quote by Timothy Keller
“Jesus Christ doesn’t just give us truths; he is the truth. Jesus Christ is the prophet to end all prophets. He gives us hard-copy words from God, truths on which we can build our lives, truths we have to submit to, truths we have to obey, and truths we have to build our lives on, but he himself is the truth.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Reason for God, Timothy Keller, 2008
Jesus is presented as both the source of truth and the embodiment of truth itself.
In simple terms: Jesus is truth and the source of truth.
Key Takeaway
Consider truth as both principle and person.
Themes
theology
Christology
faith
Mood
contemplative
devotional
Type
religious
theological
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- church teaching
- ethical decision‑making
- public preaching
Key Concepts
truth
incarnation
authority
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean for truth to be embodied?
- How does this view affect moral authority?
A Different Perspective
Claims may conflict with diverse theological perspectives.
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