College Quote by Leonard Ravenhill
“The tragedy in our colleges and seminaries right now is that we turn men out who know the word of God. That is never going to turn the world. The question is not whether they know the Word of God… The question is…Do they know the God of the Word?”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Great Awakening, Leonard Ravenhill, 1965
Knowing Scripture alone is insufficient; true transformation requires a living relationship with God revealed through His Word.
In simple terms: Knowing the Bible isn’t enough; you must know God behind it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate a personal relationship with God, not just intellectual knowledge.
Themes
faith
knowledge
relationship
spiritual growth
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
spiritual
theological
When to use this quote
- preaching
- Bible study groups
- personal prayer
- church leadership
Key Concepts
theology
personal devotion
evangelism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal experience of God shape your understanding of Scripture?
- What practices deepen your relationship with God beyond study?
A Different Perspective
Intellectual knowledge may become hollow without experiential faith.
