Bible Quote by Patrick Davis
““Doctrine should come from the Bible and it should never be that we prove our doctrine from the Bible, but rather that the Bible compels us to adopt our beliefs. Our measure of whether we are doing this or not? Probably, as teachers of the saints, you might check to see where you are doing most of your reading. Is it in the latest book of the favorite creed? Or are you doing enough Bible reading to show it is the center of all your doctrine?””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Teaching the Saints, date unknown
Doctrine should be driven by Scripture, not the other way around; believers must let the Bible shape their beliefs, not merely justify pre‑existing ideas.
In simple terms: Bible guides belief, not vice‑versa.
Key Takeaway
Let Scripture be the primary source for doctrine.
Themes
faith
scripture
doctrine
teaching
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
instructional
When to use this quote
- pastor training
- personal study
- church curriculum
- sermon preparation
Key Concepts
theology
biblical authority
interpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you prioritize Bible reading over doctrinal books?
- What steps can you take to make Scripture the core of your teaching?
A Different Perspective
If one relies heavily on secondary texts, they may miss the Bible’s central role.
