--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: So that now all those ways whereby God…" description: "\"“So that now all those ways whereby God directly made known his mind to this people, are resolved into this one of the Scriptures, which we are to rece..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/56b/william-gurnall-2262_bible_so-that-now-all-those-ways-whereby-god-d_2648371.png" --- # So that now all those ways whereby God directly made known… ![“So that now all those ways whereby God directly made known his mind to this people, are resolved into this one of the Scriptures, which we are to receive as the undoubted word of God, containing in a perfect rule of faith and life, and to expect no other revelation of his mind to us.” quote by William Gurnall](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/56b/william-gurnall-2262_bible_so-that-now-all-those-ways-whereby-god-d_2648371.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/56b/william-gurnall-2262_bible_so-that-now-all-those-ways-whereby-god-d_2648371.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/56b/william-gurnall-2262_bible_so-that-now-all-those-ways-whereby-god-d_2648371.png) > ““So that now all those ways whereby God directly made known his mind to this people, are resolved into this one of the Scriptures, which we are to receive as the undoubted word of God, containing in a perfect rule of faith and life, and to expect no other revelation of his mind to us.”” [William Gurnall](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/william-gurnall/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The Scriptures are presented as the sole, reliable revelation of God’s will for faith and life. **In simple terms:** The Bible is the only true guide from God. Key Takeaway Trust and follow Scripture alone. Themes faith revelation authority Mood reverent solemn Type doctrinal inspirational When to use this quote - preaching - personal study - church teaching Key Concepts theology scriptural authority exclusivism Questions to Reflect On - How do you discern God’s voice today? - What role do tradition and reason play? 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