Bud Quote by John Calvin
“As far as sacred Scripture is concerned, however much froward men try to gnaw at it, nevertheless it clearly is crammed with thoughts that could not be humanly conceived. Let each of the prophets be looked into: none will be found who does not far exceed human measure. Consequently, those for whom prophetic doctrine is tasteless ought to be thought of as lacking taste buds.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Institutes of the Christian Religion, 1536
The passage argues that sacred scripture contains ideas beyond human comprehension, suggesting prophetic insight exceeds ordinary intellect.
In simple terms: Scripture holds ideas beyond human understanding.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of human reasoning in theology.
Themes
theology
prophecy
human limitation
divine mystery
intellectual humility
Mood
reverent
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Sermon preparation
- theological study
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Transcendence
inefinite knowledge
prophetic authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we reconcile mystery with faith?
- Can human intellect ever fully understand the divine?
A Different Perspective
Human attempts to fully grasp divine text can lead to frustration.
