Bible Quote by Kevin DeYoung
““To affirm the sufficiency of Scripture is not to suggest that the Bible tells us everything we want to know about everything, but it does tell us everything we need to know about what matters most.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gospel of Grace by Kevin DeYoung, 2018
Affirming Scripture’s sufficiency means it provides all essential truth for vital matters, not exhaustive answers to every question.
In simple terms: The Bible covers what truly matters, not every detail.
Key Takeaway
Rely on Scripture for core truths.
Themes
faith
authority
scripture
priorities
Mood
thoughtful
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal study
- preaching
- ethical decision‑making
- counseling
Key Concepts
sufficiency
revelation
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “what matters most” mean to you?
- How do you balance Scripture with other knowledge?
A Different Perspective
It may not address every scientific or historical query, requiring other sources.
