Skip to content

To stay away from Christianity because part of the Bible’s…

“To stay away from Christianity because part of the Bible’s teaching is offensive to you assumes that if there is a God he wouldn’t have any views that upset you. Does that belief make sense? If you don’t trust the Bible enough to let it challenge and correct your thinking, how could you ever have…” quote by Timothy Keller
Download Open image
“To stay away from Christianity because part of the Bible’s teaching is offensive to you assumes that if there is a God he wouldn’t have any views that upset you. Does that belief make sense? If you don’t trust the Bible enough to let it challenge and correct your thinking, how could you ever have a personal relationship with God? In any truly personal relationship, the other person has to be able to contradict you.”

Timothy Keller

About This Quote

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

Questioning selective belief in scripture; true faith requires allowing God’s challenging truths to shape you.

In simple terms: Faith involves trusting and being challenged.

Key Takeaway

Embrace honest questioning of belief.

Themes

faith scripture relationship

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • Bible study
  • theological discussion

Key Concepts

theology spiritual growth critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What part of belief feels most challenging?
  • How can you reconcile difficult teachings with love?
A Different Perspective

May cause discomfort or doubt.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Timothy Keller

Explore all 843 Timothy Keller quotes

More Able quotes

Browse all 17,257 Able quotes