God created the world in the way that he saw fit, and humans should not question the divinely appointed order. All wisdom literature, not just Job, develops this theme (e.g., Is 40:28- 29). Human beings must take their proper place in the cosmos, find their appointed life and make the most of it.
— Grant R. Osborne (1942–2018), Theologe und Neutestamentler
Related Bible passage: ISA.40.28-29
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Wisdom & Understanding, Humility & Pride
Occasions: For Reflection
Grant R. Osborne
Grant R. Osborne (1942–2018) war ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Neutestamentler, der fast vier Jahrzehnte lang an der Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Illinois lehrte. Bekanntheit erlangte er vor allem durch sein Standardwerk zur biblischen Hermeneutik sowie durch seine Vermittlung moderner exegetischer Methoden im konservativ-evangelikalen Raum. Bibellesern bieten seine zahlreichen Kommentare bis heute eine Verbindung aus philologischer Gründlichkeit und gemeindenaher Auslegung.
All quotes by Grant R. Osborne (4)
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