Apologetics Quote by Greg L. Bahnsen
““The task of the apologist is not simply to show that there is no hope of eternal salvation outside of Christ, but also that the unbeliever has no present intellectual hope outside of Christ. It is foolish for him to build his house on the ruinous sands of human opinion, instead of the verbal rock of Christ (Matt. 7:24-27). He needs to see that those who suppress the truth of God in unrighteousness inescapably "become vain in their reasoning… Professing themselves to be wise, they become fools" (Rom. 1:21-22). Their opposition to the faith amounts to no more than a "knowledge falsely so called" (1 Tim. 6:20-21), by which they actually "oppose themselves" in ignorance (2 Tim. 2:23, 25).””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Apology of Christian Faith, 1975
Apologetics must demonstrate that true hope and truth reside only in Christ, warning against relying on human opinion or reason alone.
In simple terms: True hope and truth are found only in Christ, not in human opinion.
Key Takeaway
Rely on Christ’s truth, not human opinion.
Themes
faith
reason
truth
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
theological
apologetic
When to use this quote
- religious education
- debate
- personal belief formation
Key Concepts
theology
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What role should reason have in faith?
- How can we respect differing opinions while holding truth?
A Different Perspective
Human reason can still play a role in understanding faith.
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