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Of the Divine character of the Bible, I think, no man who…

“Of the Divine character of the Bible, I think, no man who deals honestly with his own mind and heart can entertain a reasonable doubt, For myself, I must say, that having for many years made the evidences of Christianity the subject of close study, the result has been a firm and increasing…” quote by Simon Greenleaf
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“Of the Divine character of the Bible, I think, no man who deals honestly with his own mind and heart can entertain a reasonable doubt, For myself, I must say, that having for many years made the evidences of Christianity the subject of close study, the result has been a firm and increasing conviction of the authenticity and plenary inspiration of the Bible. It is indeed the Word of God.”

Simon Greenleaf

About This Quote

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

A sincere, honest examination of one's own thoughts leads to confidence in the Bible's truth and divine inspiration.

In simple terms: Honest self‑examination builds belief in the Bible.

Key Takeaway

Trust your inner honesty to assess faith.

Themes

faith truth self‑reflection belief evidence

Mood

reflective confident inspirational

Type

aphilosophical religious testimonial

When to use this quote

  • personal study
  • academic research
  • spiritual contemplation
  • debate
  • preaching

Key Concepts

theology epistemology inspiration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does honesty shape your belief?
  • What evidence convinces you most?
A Different Perspective

Personal bias may affect perceived certainty.

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