Bible Quote by R.C. Sproul
““We affirm that the Holy Scriptures are to be received as the authoritative Word of God. We deny that the Scriptures receive their authority from the church, tradition, or any other human source.””
About This Quote
Source Statement: Systematic Theology, R.C. Sproul, 1995
The Bible is the ultimate authority, not human traditions or institutions.
In simple terms: Bible is supreme authority.
Key Takeaway
Trust Scripture over human rules.
Themes
authority
faith
scripture
Mood
reverent
serious
Type
theological
doctrinal
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal study
- sermons
- academic courses
Key Concepts
theology
reformation
biblical inism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern Scripture from tradition?
- What role should community play in interpreting the Bible?
A Different Perspective
Human traditions can still influence interpretation.
