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“nowhere do Jesus or the apostles ever treat the Old Testament as human reflections on the divine. It is instead the voice of the Holy Spirit (Acts 4:25; Heb. 3:7) and God’s own breath (2 Tim. 3:16).” quote by Kevin DeYoung
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““nowhere do Jesus or the apostles ever treat the Old Testament as human reflections on the divine. It is instead the voice of the Holy Spirit (Acts 4:25; Heb. 3:7) and God’s own breath (2 Tim. 3:16).””

Kevin DeYoung

About This Quote

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

The Old Testament is presented as divine revelation, not merely human interpretation.

In simple terms: The Bible is God’s direct word.

Key Takeaway

Recognize Scripture as divine guidance.

Themes

faith authority interpretation

Mood

reflective reverent

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • church teaching
  • personal study
  • preaching
  • theological debate

Key Concepts

theology biblical studies revelation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance divine authority with scholarly study?
  • What role does the Holy Spirit play in understanding Scripture?
A Different Perspective

Some argue for historical‑critical perspectives.

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