believe firmly that all truth is God’s truth, and I…
““believe firmly that all truth is God’s truth, and I believe that God has not given revelation only in sacred Scripture. Scripture itself tells us that God reveals Himself in nature, which we call natural revelation. I once asked a seminary class, a conservative group, “How many of you believe that God’s revelation in Scripture is infallible?” They all raised their hands. I then asked, “And how many of you believe that God’s revelation in nature is infallible?” No one raised his hand. It’s the same God giving the revelation.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Truth is revealed both through Scripture and through nature, and both are expressions of the same divine source.
In simple terms: God speaks in the Bible and in the world around us.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and respect multiple ways of knowing the divine.
Themes
theology
revelation
faith
pluralism
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Sermons
- academic courses
- personal study
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Divine communication
natural theology
scriptural authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance biblical and natural revelations?
- What evidence supports nature as a source of truth?
A Different Perspective
Assuming all agree on scriptural infallibility can overlook diverse convictions.