“If we learn to read the Bible down (into our hearts), across (the plot line
of Scripture), out (to the end of the story), and up(to the glory of God in the
face of Christ), we will find that every bit of
the Bible is profitable for us. To affirm the sufficiency of
Scripture is not to suggest that the Bible tells us everything we want to know
about everything, but it does tell us everything we need to know about what matters most. Scripture does not
give exhaustive information on every subject, but in every subject on which it
speaks, it says only what is
true. And in its truth we have enough knowledge to
turn from sin,
find a Savior,
make good decisions,
please God, and
get to the root of our deepest
problems.”
(Taking God At His Word, by Kevin DeYoung, pages
54-55)
While we’re on the subject of God's Word, check out this article on the question “Is it possible for Christians to idolize the Bible?” for some food for thought. I think the author has some good points about the place and priority the Bible should have in the believer’s life!
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