Quote by E. Stanley Jones

God, to redeem us at the deepest portion of our nature - the urge to love and be loved - must reveal His nature in an incredible and impossible way. He must reveal it at a cross.

God, to redeem us at the deepest portion of our nature - the

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This quote suggests that for God to truly save humanity and address our inherent need for love and connection, He must demonstrate His character in a profound and seemingly impossible manner. That revelation, according to the quote, can only happen through the crucifixion, symbolized by the image of a cross. The author implies that God's ultimate act of sacrifice and love on the cross is the most powerful and transformative display of His nature, which helps fulfill our longing to love and be loved.

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