Authority Quote by John Calvin
“Since no daily responses are given from heaven, and the Scriptures are the only record in which God has been pleased to consign His truth to perpetual remembrance, the full authority which they ought to possess with the faithful is not recognized unless they are believed to have come from heaven as directly as if God had been heard giving utterance to them.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Institutes of the Christian Religion, 1536
The quote argues that Scripture’s authority depends on belief that it originates directly from God, not merely on human tradition.
In simple terms: Scripture is authoritative only if seen as divine.
Key Takeaway
Recognize divine source of sacred texts.
Themes
theology
authority
scripture
Mood
serious
theological
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- preaching
- personal study
- church teaching
- academic debate
Key Concepts
divine revelation
interpretation
faith tradition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern divine authority?
- What role does tradition play in understanding Scripture?
A Different Perspective
Human bias can affect scriptural interpretation.
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