Accepted Quote by Charles Caldwell Ryrie
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“Jesus accepted the plenary [i.e., complete, extending to all its parts] inspiration of the Bible; when first approached by the devil to turn stones into bread, our Lord replied that man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God (Matt. 4:4 quoting Deut. 8:3). He did not say, "some words" but "every word." If Scripture is breathed out from God (2 Tim. 3:16), then Scripture must be included in what sustains man, not only parts of Scripture but all of it.”
About This Quote
Source Theology: Systematic Theology, 1986
All of Scripture is essential for spiritual sustenance; partial reliance undermines faith.
In simple terms: Every biblical word sustains life.
Key Takeaway
Rely fully on God's entire word.
Themes
faith
scripture
spiritual nourishment
holistic truth
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal study
- preaching
- teaching
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
theology
biblical authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How does embracing the whole Bible affect daily decisions?
- What challenges arise when applying every verse?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on literalism can ignore contextual nuance.
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