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“We corrupt the Word of God most dangerously, when we throw any doubt on the plenary inspiration of any part of Holy Scripture.” quote by J. C. Ryle
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“We corrupt the Word of God most dangerously, when we throw any doubt on the plenary inspiration of any part of Holy Scripture.”

J. C. Ryle

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Warns that doubting the divine inspiration of any part of Scripture is the most dangerous corruption of God's word

In simple terms: Questioning Scripture's authority threatens its integrity

Key Takeaway

Preserve confidence in biblical inspiration

Themes

faith authority scripture

Mood

cautionary serious

Type

theological didactic

When to use this quote

  • preaching
  • Bible study
  • teaching
  • personal devotion

Key Concepts

theology inspiration dogma

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance faith with critical study?
  • What safeguards protect against harmful doubt?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on literalism can ignore legitimate scholarly inquiry

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