Bases Quote by Francis Schaeffer
“We must stress that the basis for our faith is neither experience nor emotion but the truth as God has given it in verbalized, prepositional form in the Scripture and which we first of all apprehend with our minds.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The God Who Is There, 1975
Faith is based on Scripture’s logical truth, not feelings.
In simple terms: Truth of faith comes from Scripture, not emotion.
Key Takeaway
Ground belief in biblical reasoning.
Themes
faith
reason
scripture
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- academic study
- seremonial preaching
- personal belief
Key Concepts
philosophy
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance reason and experience?
- What role does emotion play in belief?
A Different Perspective
Emotions still shape personal conviction.
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