Authority-of-scripture Quote by David D. Flowers
““The highest view of the Scriptures is not the one that seeks to make an idol of the Bible (biblicism), but the one that allows the biblical text to exalt Christ as the living Word over all creation. The Word became flesh, not ink.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Exalting Christ, David D. Flowers, 2015
The Scriptures should point to Christ as the living Word, not become an object of worship themselves.
In simple terms: Bible points to Christ, not an idol.
Key Takeaway
Read Scripture to encounter Christ.
Themes
theology
Christology
biblical interpretation
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- preaching
- personal study
- teaching
- devotional reading
Key Concepts
Incarnation
living word
iconoclasm
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing Scripture as Christ change your reading?
- What risks arise from idolizing the text?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue the Bible alone is sufficient without Christ focus.
