Top 4 Quotes by John H. Walton

The most central truth to the creation account is that this world is a place for God's presence.

The most central truth to the creation account is that this world is a place for God's presence.

World, Creation, Accounts

John H. Walton (2010). “The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate”, p.85, InterVarsity Press

Since all people are in the image of God, all deserve to be treated with the dignity the image affords.

John H. Walton

People, Dignity, God Image

Our point, however, is not to worship the Bible; we worship the God of the Bible.

John H. Walton

Worship

John H. Walton, Brent Sandy (2013). “The Lost World of Scripture: Ancient Literary Culture and Biblical Authority”, p.12, InterVarsity Press

We must also remember some of the key lessons of Scripture. In our weakness he is strong. He can use suffering to strengthen our character. He can use evil to accomplish good (precisely the nature of the discussion in the book of Habakkuk). God's sovereignty is demonstrated in that whatever personal or nonpersonal agents do, God takes it and turns it to his purpose.

John H. Walton

Strong, Book, Character

John H. Walton (2010). “The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate”, p.134, InterVarsity Press