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The Double Search: Studies in Atonement and Prayer

Chapter 5: The Historical and the Inward Christ
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A series of reflective studies examines atonement and prayer from an experiential perspective, seeking to move beyond dogmatic assertion. It considers both the inward and historical dimensions of Christ, presents atonement as a mutual search in which the divine pursues reconciliation with human persons, and treats prayer as the human response within a conjunct, relational life. Grounding theological language in psychological and social observations, the work addresses contemporary doubts about efficacy and reality and offers practical, tested reflections intended to render these central religious truths verifiable and personally accessible.

The Historical and the Inward Christ


“All who since Jesus have come into union with God have come into union with God through Him. And thus it is confirmed in every way that, even to the end of time, all wise and intelligent men must bow themselves reverently before this Jesus of Nazareth; and that the more wise, intelligent and noble they themselves are, the more humbly will they recognize the exceeding nobleness of this great and glorious manifestation of the Divine Life.”

Fichte’s “Way Toward the Blessed Life,” p. 391.

“Christ is the Eternal Humanity in the life of the Infinite.”

George A. Gordon’s “The Christ of Today,” p. 136.

“The word of God is continually born anew in the hearts of holy men.”

Epistle to Diognetus, A. D. 125.