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“After a long, impartial enquiry of the truth, and after much and earnest calling upon God, to give unto me the spirit and revelation in the knowledge of Him, I find myself obliged, both by the principles of reason and Scripture, to embrace the opinion I now hold forth.” quote by John Biddle
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“After a long, impartial enquiry of the truth, and after much and earnest calling upon God, to give unto me the spirit and revelation in the knowledge of Him, I find myself obliged, both by the principles of reason and Scripture, to embrace the opinion I now hold forth.”

John Biddle

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

After extensive study and prayer, the author feels compelled by reason and scripture to adopt a particular belief.

In simple terms: Reason and faith guide belief.

Key Takeaway

Align belief with reason and scripture.

Themes

faith reason scripture belief integrity

Mood

reflective serious

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When to use this quote

  • personal study
  • prayer
  • scriptural analysis
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

theology philosophy spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do reason and faith interact?
  • What evidence supports this view?
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