Bible Quote by Kevin DeYoung
““We can say all the right things about the Bible, and even read it regularly, but when life gets difficult, or just a bit boring, we look for new words, new revelation, and new experiences to bring us closer to God. We feel rather ho-hum about the New Testament’s description of heaven, but we are mesmerized by the accounts of school-age children who claim to have gone there and back. From magazine articles about “My Conversation with God” (see chapter 2), to best-selling books where God is depicted as giving special, private communications, we can easily operate as if the Bible were not enough. If we could only have something more than the Scriptures, then we would be really close to Jesus and know his love for us.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology of the New Testament, Kevin DeYoung, 2020
People seek extra‑biblical revelations when the Bible feels insufficient, craving personal experiences to feel closer to God.
In simple terms: Seeking extra revelations beyond the Bible.
Key Takeaway
Balance Scripture with personal faith.
Themes
faith
spirituality
biblical authority
experience
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
theological
devotional
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
- reading Scripture
Key Concepts
theology
religious experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern true guidance?
- What role should Scripture play?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on subjective experiences can dilute doctrinal truth.
