Belief Quote by George MacDonald
“Sad, indeed, would the whole matter be if the Bible had told us everything God meant us to believe. But herein is the Bible greatly wronged. It nowhere lays claim to be regarded as the Word, the Way, the Truth. The Bible leads us to Jesus, the inexhaustible, the ever-unfolding Revelation of God. It is Christ "in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge," not the Bible, save as leading to Him.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lost World of Genesis, George MacDonald, 1869
The Bible points to Christ as the ultimate revelation, not as the sole source of truth.
In simple terms: Bible directs to Christ, not the sole truth.
Key Takeaway
Seek Christ for deeper wisdom.
Themes
faith
revelation
interpretation
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal study
- church teaching
- interfaith dialogue
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
theology
Christocentric view
scriptural criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does Christ reshape your understanding of scripture?
- What does “treasures of wisdom” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on text can miss lived experience.
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