Beginners Quote by R. A. Torrey
“It is clear that there must be difficulties for us in a revelation such as the Bible. If someone were to hand me a book that was as simple to me as the multiplication table, and say, 'This is the Word of God. In it He has revealed His whole will and wisdom,' I would shake my head and say, 'I cannot believe it; that is too easy to be a perfect revelation of infinite wisdom.' There must be, in any complete revelation of God's mind and will and character and being, things hard for the beginner to understand; and the wisest and best of us are but beginners.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Gospel of God, 1910
True revelation of divine wisdom must be complex, not overly simple, because God's infinite nature exceeds human comprehension.
In simple terms: God's wisdom is deep and not easy to grasp.
Key Takeaway
Accept complexity in spiritual study.
Themes
faith
humility
theology
Mood
thoughtful
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal study
- theological education
- spiritual mentorship
- sermon preparation
Key Concepts
divine revelation
human limitation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle confusing doctrines?
- What role does humility play in learning?
A Different Perspective
Simplistic claims can mislead believers.
