So secure is (King) Jesus in who He is – the Father’s beloved Son – that He is free to serve rather than tyrannize His subjects, and to deal gently rather than harshly with the lowest and the weakest of them (Mt. 12:20; 11:25-30). Astonishingly, it is by the very means of His lowly service that all earthly tyrants will be subdued, and all nations made His possession (Zech. 9:9-10).
— Knox Chamblin (1935–2012), Neutestamentler, Theologieprofessor und Pastor
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Humility & Pride, Service & Love of Neighbour
Knox Chamblin
J. Knox Chamblin (1935–2012) war ein US-amerikanischer presbyterianischer Pastor und Professor für Neues Testament am Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. Er wurde vor allem durch seine Auslegungen zur Theologie des Apostels Paulus und sein Werk zum Matthäusevangelium bekannt. Für Bibelleser verbindet seine Exegese eine genaue philologische Textbeobachtung mit klassisch-reformierter Theologie.
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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