Apprehension Quote by John Owen
“The natural man "cannot see or discern that divine excellency in the Scripture, without an apprehension whereof no man can believe it aright to be the word of God."”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Nature of the Holy Scripture, 1650
Divine excellence in Scripture is beyond human comprehension without faith, making belief in its divine origin impossible for the rational mind.
In simple terms: Divine excellence in Scripture is beyond human comprehension without faith.
Key Takeaway
Faith is required to accept Scripture’s divine nature.
Themes
faith
theology
epistemology
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious study
- personal belief
- spiritual practice
- academic theology
Key Concepts
divine revelation
human limitation
Questions to Reflect On
- Can faith and reason coexist in understanding sacred texts?
- What role does belief play in interpreting scripture?
A Different Perspective
Rational skepticism may reject faith-based claims, limiting open inquiry.
