--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Evangelical Christians need to notice…" description: "\"“Evangelical Christians need to notice..., that the Reformation said 'Scripture Alone' and not 'the Revelation of God in Christ Alone'. If you do not h..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ddd/francis-a-schaeffer-22002_bible_evangelical-christians-need-to-notice-th_2668364.jpg" --- # Evangelical Christians need to notice..., that the… ![“Evangelical Christians need to notice..., that the Reformation said 'Scripture Alone' and not 'the Revelation of God in Christ Alone'. If you do not have the view of the Scriptures that the Reformers had, you really have no content in the word 'Christ' - and this is the modern drift in theology…” quote by Francis A. 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Schaeffer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/francis-a-schaeffer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Reformation emphasized Scripture alone; modern theology often separates Christ from Scripture, losing content. **In simple terms:** Christ and Scripture must stay together. Key Takeaway Preserve the link between Christ and Scripture. Themes theology scripture reformation Christology faith Mood serious reflective Type theological historical When to use this quote - sermons - theological education - personal study - church preaching Key Concepts dogmatics church history biblical studies Questions to Reflect On - How does separating Christ from Scripture affect faith? - What can restore the original Reformation emphasis? 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