The doctrine of God’s immutability is of the highest significance for religion. The contrast between being and becoming marks the difference between the Creator and the creature. Every creature is continually becoming. It is changeable, constantly striving, seeks rest and satisfaction, and finds this rest in God, in Him alone, for only He is pure being and not becoming. Hence, in Scripture God is often called the Rock.
— Herman Bavinck (1854–1921), Theologe
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Peace & Rest
Herman Bavinck
Herman Bavinck (1854–1921) war ein niederländischer Theologe und Hochschullehrer in Kampen und Amsterdam sowie eine Leitfigur des Neokalvinismus. Bekannt durch seine „Reformierte Dogmatik“, verband er historische Konfessionalität mit der Auseinandersetzung mit moderner Philosophie und Wissenschaft, was ihm mitunter Kritik konservativerer Zeitgenossen einbrachte. Heutigen Bibellesern bietet sein Werk einen Zugang zu einer systematischen Theologie, die biblische Verwurzelung mit der Relevanz des Glaubens für Kultur und Gesellschaft 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