And this work of the Spirit carrieth its own evidence in…
““And this work of the Spirit carrieth its own evidence in itself, producing an assurance above all human judgment, and such as stands in need of no farther arguments or testimonies. This faith rests on and is resolved into. And this some learned men seem to embrace, because they suppose that the objective evidence which is given in the Scripture itself is only moral, or such as can give only a moral assurance. Whereas, therefore, faith ought to be divine and supernatural, so must that be whereinto it is resolved; yea, it is so alone from the formal reason of it. And they can apprehend nothing in this work that is immediately divine but only this internal testimony of the Spirit, wherein God himself speaks unto our hearts. But””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Faith’s evidence is internal, spiritual, not merely moral; true belief rests on divine testimony within the heart.
In simple terms: Faith is proven by inner spiritual witness.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner spiritual assurance.
Themes
faith
spirituality
theology
inner witness
divine evidence
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
inner testimony
spiritual assurance
theological epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize inner spiritual testimony?
- Can inner faith guide actions without external proof?
A Different Perspective
May be difficult to articulate or verify objectively.