It is Christ Himself, not the Bible, who is the true Word of God. The Bible, read in the right spirit and with the guidance of good teachers, will bring us to Him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lewis argues that Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God, while the Bible serves as a guide to lead people to Him.
- In plain terms
- Jesus is the true Word of God, and the Bible helps you find Him.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on knowing Christ rather than just studying scripture.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance studying scripture with seeking Christ?
Another view
This view may downplay the importance of scripture in some theological traditions.
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