If we read the Bible carefully we conclude that everyone, as a creature made in God’s image, has a personal relationship with God. Therefore, God is, after the fall, either in the relationship of a judge or a father to His creatures.
— Michael Horton (b. 1964), Theologe, Professor für Systematische Theologie, Autor und Podcaster
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Guilt & Forgiveness, Meaning & Identity
Occasions: For Reflection
Michael Horton
Michael Horton (* 1964) ist ein US-amerikanischer reformierter Theologe, Autor und Professor für Systematische Theologie am Westminster Seminary California. Bekannt durch die Medienplattform „White Horse Inn“ und Werke wie „Christless Christianity“, setzt er sich für die Wiederentdeckung reformatorischer Bekenntnisse sowie eine reformierte Zwei-Reiche-Lehre ein. Bibellesern vermittelt er theologische Grundlinien mit klarem Fokus auf die Rechtfertigung allein aus Gnade und hinterfragt kritisch moralistische oder konsumorientierte Verkürzungen des Glaubens.
All quotes by Michael Horton (16)
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