Bible Quote by Mark Dever
“Too often preachers want to deal with people simply at the level of publicly accessible reason. We participate with them in their own epistemology. But this is not New Testament preaching. We have a message that is not from this world; it is from God. We don't know it by our own cleverness; we know it because God has revealed it.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Biblical Preaching, Mark Dever, 2015
True preaching relies on divine revelation, not merely human reasoning, urging believers to trust God’s message beyond logical arguments.
In simple terms: Preaching should be God‑centered, not just logical.
Key Takeaway
Seek God‑revealed truth over human cleverness.
Themes
faith
revelation
humility
Mood
reverent
thoughtful
Type
theological
expository
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal study
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
theology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you relying on your own logic or God’s revelation?
- How can you discern divine truth in preaching?
A Different Perspective
Human reasoning can mislead without divine guidance.
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