Bible Quote by John Calvin
“The Fanaticism which discards the Scripture, under the pretense of resorting to immediate revelations is subversive of every principle of Christianity. For when they boast extravagantly of the Spirit, the tendency is always to bury the Word of God so they may make room for their own falsehoods.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Institutes of the Christian Religion, 1536
Discarding Scripture for personal revelations undermines Christianity’s core principles.
In simple terms: Rejecting Scripture for personal visions harms faith.
Key Takeaway
Uphold Scripture over personal claims.
Themes
faith
authority
integrity
Mood
solemn
cautionary
Type
theological
didactic
When to use this quote
- preaching
- Bible study
- spiritual guidance
Key Concepts
theology
church history
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal experience with Scripture?
- What safeguards protect core teachings?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on personal revelation can lead to doctrinal drift.
