Sermon Illustrations on Apophatic Theology
3 illustrations found
The Silent God: Encountering Divine Mystery - Contemporary Example
The sermon illustration emphasizes the importance of contemplative practices in fostering a deeper connection with God through silence and stillness. It highlights the transformative power of being present with God, moving beyond words to encounter the divine mystery, and how this engagement can lead to greater compassion for others in the world.
The Silent God: Encountering Divine Mystery - Story
The content emphasizes the importance of contemplative prayer and silence in encountering God, highlighting that true spiritual growth occurs in stillness and presence rather than words. It outlines the stages of the spiritual journey as awakening, purification, and union, suggesting that such practices lead to deeper engagement with the world and compassion for others.
St. Gregory Palamas on Essence and Energies - Orthodox (Isaiah 55:8-9)
"God's essence remains forever beyond—unknowable, transcendent, inaccessible. Yet His energies reach us; in them we truly know God while His thoughts remain infinitely higher. We experience divine ene