Even on the cross He did not hide Himself from sight; rather, He made all creation witness to the presence of its Maker.
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He (Jesus) became what we are that He might make us what He is.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that Jesus took on human nature to elevate humanity to a divine state.
Athanasius of Alexandria expresses the profound idea that Jesus, by embodying human existence, enables humans to attain a higher, divine nature. This reflects the belief in the transformative power of Jesus's sacrifice and the potential for human beings to achieve spiritual fulfillment through Him.
Themes
JesusTransformationHumanityDivinitySpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can serve as an inspirational message in a church sermon on human potential and spirituality.
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