Which statement best describes Tan's view on the relationship between Scripture and spirituality?

• A. Scripture-centered spirituality is central
• B. Spirituality without Scripture is adequate
• C. Scripture is irrelevant to spirituality
• D. Spirituality should replace Scripture

Answer: (A)

Scripture grounds genuine spirituality in Tan's view. Spiritual life isn’t just personal feeling or private insight; it is formed and guided by what God reveals in Scripture—the truths about who God is, what God has done in Christ, and how God calls us to live. The Spirit works through the Word to shape character, discern truth, and direct practice, so true spirituality is anchored in biblical revelation and evaluated against it.

Because of that, spirituality without Scripture would lack authoritative direction and can drift or become subjective. Saying Scripture is irrelevant contradicts the belief that God reveals himself and his will through his Word. And suggesting spirituality should replace Scripture goes against the idea that Scripture provides the normative standard for faith and life; instead, Tan would view Scripture as the foundation that informs and governs spiritual experience.