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.
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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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