We have before us the fiendishness of business competition and the world war, passion and wrongdoing, antagonism between classes and moral depravity within them, economic tyranny above and the slave spirit below.
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Thus in this oneness Jesus Christ is the Mediator, the Reconciler, between God and man. Thus He comes forward to MAN on behalf of GOD calling for and awakening faith, love and hope, and to GOD on behalf of MAN, representing man, making satisfaction and interceding. Thus He attests and guarantees to God's free GRACE and at the same time attests and guarantees to God man's free GRATITUDE.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes Jesus Christ's role as the mediator between God and humanity, highlighting the importance of faith, love, and gratitude.
In this quote, Karl Barth articulates the theological perspective that Jesus Christ serves as a bridge between God and mankind. He highlights how Christ intercedes on behalf of humanity to God by representing our needs and expressing our gratitude, while simultaneously conveying God's expectations of faith, love, and hope back towards humanity. This dual representation underscores a relationship of reciprocity and grace between the divine and humanity.
Themes
JesusMediatorGraceFaithLoveGratitudeGodHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon discussing the role of faith in personal growth, this quote can be referenced.
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