God Quote by Leonard Ravenhill
“You don't need to know the word of God; you need to know the God of the word.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Power of the Word, Leonard Ravenhill, 1960
Understanding God transcends literal scripture; true insight comes from perceiving divine presence within the text.
In simple terms: Know God, not just the words.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual depth beyond literal reading.
Themes
faith
interpretation
spirituality
scripture
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal study
- prayer
- teaching
- community worship
Key Concepts
theology
personal relationship
inner meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “God of the word” mean to you?
- How can you experience God beyond text?
A Different Perspective
Literalism can limit spiritual growth.
![“The approach we try to take here [Morris's Institute for Creation Research] is to assume that the word of God is the word of God and that God is able to say what He means and means what He says, and that's in the Bible and that is our basis. And then we interpret the scientific data within that…” quote by Henry M. Morris](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c3d/henry-m-morris-26129_able_the-approach-we-try-to-take-here-morris_1708820.jpg)
