Bible Quote by Kevin Orlin Johnson
““Remember, the Church doesn't teach something because its in the Bible, its in the Bible because the Church has always taught it.””
About This Quote
Doctrine often precedes scripture, suggesting institutional influence on religious texts.
In simple terms: Church shaped the Bible, not the other way.
Key Takeaway
Question authority origins.
Themes
religion
history
authority
Mood
analytical
philosophical
Type
Bible:1
Education:0
Doesn Teach:0
Church Doesn:0
Teach Bible:0
Church Taught:0
Remember Church:0
When to use this quote
- May oversimplify complex theological development.
Key Concepts
theology
institutional critique
historical analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- critical
- inquisitive
A Different Perspective
How do institutions shape belief?;What evidence supports this claim?
