[The virgin birth] graphically shows that salvation comes “from above” and that the source of our hope and confidence lies in the living God who entered into human history in the historical figure of Jesus Christ. The virgin birth marks off the origin of Christ from the human race just as his end is marked off by the resurrection
— Donald Bloesch (1928–2010), Systematischer Theologe und Autor
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Grace & Redemption, Hope & Confidence
Occasions: The Church Year
Donald Bloesch
Donald Bloesch (1928–2010) war ein US-amerikanischer systematischer Theologe, der von 1957 bis 1992 am Dubuque Theological Seminary in Iowa lehrte. Er stand für eine Verbindung von reformierter Bekenntnistreue mit evangelikaler Frömmigkeit und betonte das Zusammenwirken von biblischem Wort und Heiligem Geist in Abgrenzung sowohl zum Fundamentalismus als auch zum Liberalismus. Heutigen Bibellesern vermitteln seine Schriften theologische Orientierung, die dogmatische Reflexion mit einer Praxis des Gebets und der Christusnachfolge verknüpft.
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You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.
Augustine of Hippo
Jesus calls us not to a new religion, but to life.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
I would not be able to seek you if you had not already found me.
Augustine of Hippo
When you see a child, you catch God in the act.
Martin Luther
God does not love us because we are lovable, but because his nature is love.
Oswald Chambers
God seeks you more than your offering.
Augustine of Hippo
God has his ear at your heart.
Augustine of Hippo
God is closer to us than we are to ourselves.
Augustine of Hippo