Asking Quote by D. A. Carson
“Not all Scripture is propositional, some of it is asking questions, some of it's rhetorical, but where Scripture is stating something, asserting something, making a truth claim, uttering a proposition that is claiming to be true, it is the truth.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Doctrine of Scripture, 1999
Scripture can be propositional or interrogative; when it asserts, it makes a truth claim.
In simple terms: Scripture sometimes asks, sometimes states truth.
Key Takeaway
Distinguish between questioning and asserting in texts.
Themes
theology
interpretation
truth
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
theological
educational
When to use this quote
- Bible study
- sermons
- academic research
Key Concepts
epistemology
rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify a propositional claim versus a rhetorical question?
- What impact does this distinction have on faith practice?
A Different Perspective
Not all biblical passages aim to assert facts; some guide reflection.
