Bible Quote by John Webster
““Reading the Bible isn’t about confirming our ideas and experiences and going away satisfied. It’s about being challenged, called into question. Part of the point of the Gospel stories is to upset our habits, to set before us something utterly different from our world, to push us into thinking about something absolutely new. We aren’t the judges of Scripture; it judges us. Its task is to astonish us; it doesn’t say to us what we want to hear, but says to us what must be said if we are to hear and respond to the truth of the gospel.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Gospel Challenge, John Webster, 2015
The Bible should confront and question us, not just affirm our beliefs, urging us toward new understanding and humility.
In simple terms: The Bible challenges us, not just comforts.
Key Takeaway
Embrace discomfort to grow spiritually.
Themes
faith
humility
challenge
interpretation
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal study
- group discussion
- preaching
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
exegesis
spiritual formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we stay open to being judged by Scripture?
- What habits must we let go of?
A Different Perspective
It may alienate those seeking only affirmation.
