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It is the nature of faith to believe God upon His bare…

“It is the nature of faith to believe God upon His bare word… It will not be, saith sense; it cannot be, saith reason; it both can and will be, saith faith, for I have a promise.” quote by John Trapp
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““It is the nature of faith to believe God upon His bare word… It will not be, saith sense; it cannot be, saith reason; it both can and will be, saith faith, for I have a promise. ””

John Trapp

About This Quote

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

Faith accepts divine promises beyond rational proof, while reason demands evidence; both coexist in belief

In simple terms: Faith trusts what reason cannot prove

Key Takeaway

Hold onto promise despite doubt

Themes

faith reason belief

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • spiritual counseling
  • ethical decisions
  • personal crises

Key Concepts

Theology philosophy epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you integrate reason with faith in daily life?
  • When should you seek evidence versus trust?
A Different Perspective

Relying solely on faith may ignore practical concerns

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