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After Quote by John Biddle

“After a long, impartial enquiry of the truth, and after much and earnest calling upon God, to give unto me the spirit and revelation in the knowledge of Him, I find myself obliged, both by the principles of reason and Scripture, to embrace the opinion I now hold forth.” quote by John Biddle — Download Open image

“After a long, impartial enquiry of the truth, and after much and earnest calling upon God, to give unto me the spirit and revelation in the knowledge of Him, I find myself obliged, both by the principles of reason and Scripture, to embrace the opinion I now hold forth.”

About This Quote

After extensive study and prayer, the author feels compelled by reason and scripture to adopt a particular belief.

In simple terms: Reason and faith guide belief.

Key Takeaway

Align belief with reason and scripture.

Themes

faith reason scripture belief integrity

Mood

reflective serious

Type

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When to use this quote

personal study
prayer
scriptural analysis
ethical decisions

Key Concepts

theology philosophy spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

How do reason and faith interact?
What evidence supports this view?

A Different Perspective

Interpretations differ among traditions.

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