Bible Quote by Kevin DeYoung
““Every true Christian should feel deep in his bones an utter dependence on God’s self-revelation in the Scriptures. Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord (Deut. 8:3; Matt. 4:4).””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gospel of the Kingdom by Kevin DeYoung, 2015
True believers rely on God's revealed Word for spiritual sustenance, not just physical needs.
In simple terms: Depend on Scripture for spiritual life.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize reading the Bible daily.
Themes
faith
dependence
scripture
Mood
reverent
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- church teaching
- daily meditation
- study groups
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual nourishment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does Scripture shape your daily decisions?
- What does dependence on God's word look like in practice?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on Scripture may neglect practical action.
![“For my part, if I cannot fathom how the bread is the body of Christ, yet I will take my reason captive to the obedience of Christ [II Cor. 10:5], and clinging simply to his words, firmly believe not only that the body of Christ is in the bread, but that the bread is the body of Christ.” quote by Martin Luther](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7a7/martin-luther-106_body-of-christ_for-my-part-if-i-cannot-fathom-how-the-b_2465264.jpg)
![“Jesus accepted the plenary [i.e., complete, extending to all its parts] inspiration of the Bible; when first approached by the devil to turn stones into bread, our Lord replied that man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God (Matt. 4:4 quoting Deut. 8:3). He did not say, "some…” quote by Charles Caldwell Ryrie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/671/charles-caldwell-ryrie-62143_accepted_jesus-accepted-the-plenary-i-e-complete_2611828.jpg)
