Quote by Kevin DeYoung
““Inerrancy means the word of God always stands over us and we never stand over the word of God. When we reject inerrancy we put ourselves in judgment over God’s word. We claim the right to determine which parts of God’s revelation can be trusted and which cannot.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Authority of Scripture, 2010
He argues that claiming biblical inerrancy places God’s word above humanity, while rejecting it puts human judgment above the word.
In simple terms: Believing in inerrancy respects God’s authority; rejecting it elevates human opinion.
Key Takeaway
Respect divine authority in interpreting scripture.
Themes
faith
authority
interpretation
humility
theology
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Bible study groups
- theological education
- personal devotion
- church leadership discussions
Key Concepts
biblical studies
epistemology
church doctrine
Questions to Reflect On
- What role should scholarly critique play in understanding sacred texts?
- How can believers maintain reverence while engaging critical analysis?
A Different Perspective
Human interpretation can still be valuable when approached with humility and scholarly rigor.
