Indeed, the abject weakness of the human instrument serves to magnify and throw into relief the perfection of the divine power in a way that any suggestion of human adequacy could never do. The greater the servant’s weakness, the more conspicuous is the power of his Master’s all-sufficient grace.
— Philip Hughes (1915–1990), Anglikanischer Priester, Neutestamentler und Theologe
Related Bible passage: 2COR.12.9
Topics: Illness & Weakness, Grace & Redemption, Courage & Strength
Occasions: Encouragement, For Reflection
Philip Hughes
Philip Edgcumbe Hughes (1915–1990) war ein anglikanischer Priester und Neutestamentler, der an theologischen Seminaren in England und den USA lehrte. Er stand für eine reformierte Schriftauslegung, löste jedoch im evangelikalen Spektrum durch seine Befürwortung der bedingten Unsterblichkeit theologische Kontroversen aus. Heutigen Bibellesern erschließen seine Kommentare die biblischen Texte durch die Verknüpfung historisch-theologischer Gelehrsamkeit mit detaillierter Exegese.
All quotes by Philip Hughes (9)
It is better to be a patient of Christ than a doctor of theology.
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Inner dignity remains, even when performance capacity and social role decline.
Anselm Grün
He has chosen not to heal me, but to hold me. The more intense the pain, the closer His embrace.
Joni Eareckson Tada
Having no arms and legs isn't as bad as having no hope!
Nick Vujicic
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Hudson Taylor
Charles Haddon Spurgeon