Christ was made man that we might be made God.
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Even on the cross He did not hide Himself from sight; rather, He made all creation witness to the presence of its Maker.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the idea that the divine presence is openly revealed even in moments of suffering.
Athanasius of Alexandria highlights the significance of openly acknowledging the divine even in the hardest of times. By stating that Christ did not hide on the cross, he suggests that the embodiment of sacrifice and suffering calls upon all of creation to recognize the presence and the nature of its Creator, reinforcing the idea that divine truth transcends human adversity.
Themes
DivineSacrificeSufferingCreatorWitness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a sermon to demonstrate the visibility of God's presence in human suffering.
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