Faith Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““There arises from this sense of divine excellency of things contained in the word of God a conviction of the truth and reality of them; and that either indirectly or directly. First,””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Nature of Divine Excellence,” 1742
The passage asserts that recognizing God’s supreme excellence in Scripture leads to a firm belief in its truth and reality, both directly and indirectly.
In simple terms: Seeing God’s greatness in the Bible makes us trust its truth.
Key Takeaway
Trust Scripture by acknowledging divine excellence.
Themes
faith
theology
truth
belief
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal study of the Bible
- teaching sermons
- faith discussions
Key Concepts
divine authority
epistemology
spiritual conviction
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing divine excellence shape your understanding of truth?
- Can faith and reason coexist in interpreting Scripture?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on authority may limit critical inquiry.
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