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Apologetic Defense of the faith, the Bible, and Christianity
Bridging the gap between theology and science, this article explores whether God's actions can be detected scientifically. Rooted in scripture and scientific thought, we probe the natural and supernatural actions of God. Can the methods of science detect the hand of the divine? Read on to uncover this fascinating nexus of faith and empirical study.
The Bible describes faith as being neither blind nor illogical. True faith involves well-founded confidence and unshakable conviction that is clearly focused on God.
Faith (Gk. pistis) is belief or trust—especially in a higher power. The fundamental idea in Scripture is steadfastness and faithfulness.
The relation of faith to reason is of utmost importance for the thinking believer. The problem of how to combine these aspects of personhood has existed from the earliest apologists. Justin Martyr, Clement of Alexandria, and Tertullian all struggled.
What is philosophy? Philosophy is the critical examination (clarification [What does this mean?], justification [Is it true?], and evaluation [What is its significance and value?]) of our basic beliefs (Fundamental beliefs that underlie our thinking [Presuppositions]) concerning reality, knowledge and truth, and our personal and social values. Socrates said that philosophy is simply “examining life.” The Greek word philosophia means, literally, “love of wisdom.”
The way of salvation has always been the same. No man has ever been saved by his good works. The way by which the just have lived has always been the way of faith. There has not been the slightest advance upon this truth; it is established and settled, ever the same, like the God who uttered it. The Bible describes faith as being neither blind nor illogical. Faith can give you stability now and a reliable hope for the future.
“FAITH is a negation of reason,” writes British philosopher A. C. Grayling.
"The relation of faith to reason is of utmost importance for the thinking believer. The problem of how to combine these aspects of personhood has existed from the earliest apologists. Justin Martyr, Clement of Alexandria, and Tertullian all struggled." - Norman L. Geisler
As you read this article, take note of how true faith and reason are compatible.