Karl Barth Quotes

Theology is not a private fiefdom; it belongs to the whole Church. – Karl Barth

Faith is courage to accept acceptance. – Karl Barth

Grace must find expression in life, otherwise it is not grace. – Karl Barth

Do not seek after happiness – find meaning and you will have happiness as a byproduct. – Karl Barth

God does not need our explanations; He needs our trust. – Karl Barth

The Bible is not a book of answers, but a book of questions that leads us to the answer. – Karl Barth

Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is a daily admission of one’s weakness and a longing for strength. – Karl Barth

The task of theology is not to make something old new, but to make something new old. – Karl Barth

The Word of God is not a tool for power, but a message of love. – Karl Barth

True religion is not an escape from the world, but an engagement with it. – Karl Barth

Theology starts with wonder and ends with worship. – Karl Barth

The Church is not a social club, but a community of broken people in need of God’s grace. – Karl Barth

Our unity as Christians does not depend on our agreement, but on our shared commitment to Christ. – Karl Barth

The Christian faith is not a set of rules, but a life-transforming encounter with Jesus Christ. – Karl Barth

The Bible is not a book about us; it is a book about God. – Karl Barth

Karl Barth Quotes part 2

God does not fit into our categories; our categories fit into God. – Karl Barth

Faith is not blind; it sees in the dark. – Karl Barth

The gospel is not a product we sell, but a gift we receive. – Karl Barth

God’s love is not conditional; it is unconditional. – Karl Barth

We are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. – Karl Barth

The Church is not a building; it is the people of God. – Karl Barth

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not a metaphor, but a historical reality. – Karl Barth

The kingdom of God is not a future event; it is a present reality. – Karl Barth

The Holy Spirit is not a force; He is a person. – Karl Barth

Prayer is not a monologue; it is a dialogue with God. – Karl Barth

The cross is not a symbol of defeat, but a symbol of victory. – Karl Barth

The Bible is not a book of knowledge, but a book of wisdom. – Karl Barth

God’s love is not limited; it is limitless. – Karl Barth

The Church is not perfect, but it is being perfected. – Karl Barth

The truth of the gospel is not something we possess; it possesses us. – Karl Barth

The Christian life is not a solo performance; it is a symphony. – Karl Barth

God’s justice is not retributive; it is restorative. – Karl Barth

Theology is not a luxury; it is a necessity. – Karl Barth

The Word of God is not a hammer to crush, but a scalpel to heal. – Karl Barth

God’s love is not a feeling; it is a decision. – Karl Barth

The Christian faith is not a means to an end; it is an end in itself. – Karl Barth

The gospel is not an ideology; it is a relationship with Jesus Christ. – Karl Barth

God’s grace is not earned; it is freely given. – Karl Barth

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not a theory; it is a historical fact. – Karl Barth

The Holy Spirit is not an optional accessory; He is a necessary presence in the Christian’s life. – Karl Barth

Prayer is not a magic formula; it is a conversation with God. – Karl Barth

The cross is not a symbol of shame; it is a symbol of hope. – Karl Barth

The Bible is not a rulebook; it is a story of love and redemption. – Karl Barth

God’s love is not limited by our failures; it is greater than our mistakes. – Karl Barth

The Church is not a museum for saints; it is a hospital for sinners. – Karl Barth