Bible Quote by John Webster
““In company with Christians down through the ages, we read…every passage of Scripture…out of the fact that for us, the center of Scripture is Jesus Christ.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The White Devil, 1612
He asserts that Christian readers view all Scripture through the lens of Jesus Christ as its central focus.
In simple terms: Christ is the center of biblical interpretation.
Key Takeaway
Read scripture with Christ at the core.
Themes
theology
interpretation
Christianity
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
literary
When to use this quote
- church study
- personal devotion
- academic theology
Key Concepts
Christocentric reading
historical context
Questions to Reflect On
- How does focusing on Christ change your reading?
- What other lenses could be applied?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across traditions.
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