Believe Quote by J. C. Ryle
“Let us receive nothing, believe nothing, follow nothing which is not in the Bible, nor can be proved by the Bible.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Bible and Christian Living, 1866
Encourages reliance solely on Scripture for belief and practice, rejecting unverified sources.
In simple terms: Trust only what the Bible says.
Key Takeaway
Base faith on biblical evidence.
Themes
faith
scripture
authority
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
didactic
When to use this quote
- personal study
- church teaching
- apologetics
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Christian doctrine
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify spiritual claims?
- What role should tradition play?
A Different Perspective
May ignore valuable insights outside the Bible.
