150 Quotes by Karl Barth

A quite specific astonishment stands at the beginning of every theological perception, inquiry, and thought.

God transcends even the undertakings of evangelical theologians.

Theology must have the character of a living procession.

I haven't even read everything I wrote.

On observing 1963 America for the first time, the author says that organization and standardization to a certain degree compete with divine providence.

On the basis of the eternal will of God we have to think of EVERY HUMAN BEING, even the oddest, most villainous or miserable, as one to whom Jesus Christ is Brother and God is Father; and we have to deal with him on this assumption. If the other person knows that already, then we have to strengthen him in the knowledge. If he does no know it yet or no longer knows it, our business is to transmit this knowledge to him.

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.

To wish to withstand the Holy Spirit would be the one unforgivable sin.

The church speaks finally in that it prays for the world.