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“This Book had to be written by one of three people: good men, bad men or God. It couldn't have been written by good men because they said it was inspired by the revelation of God. Good men don't lie and deceive. It couldn't have been written by bad men because bad men would not write something…” quote by John Wesley
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“This Book had to be written by one of three people: good men, bad men or God. It couldn't have been written by good men because they said it was inspired by the revelation of God. Good men don't lie and deceive. It couldn't have been written by bad men because bad men would not write something that would condemn themselves. It leaves only one conclusion. It was given by divine inspiration of God.”

John Wesley

About This Quote

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

Divine inspiration must come from God, not good or bad men, asserting a theological stance on authorship.

In simple terms: Only God can inspire truth.

Key Takeaway

Seek divine guidance in writing.

Themes

theology inspiration authorship

Mood

didactic theological

Type

religious philosophical

When to use this quote

  • preaching
  • writing
  • spiritual formation
  • ethical discourse

Key Concepts

divine revelation moral integrity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we discern divine inspiration?
  • What role do human authors play?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations of inspiration vary.

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