Bible Quote by Nancy Pearcey
““The Bible does not define faith as a leap to something that has no logical ground within its own worldview—a useful falsehood. When Paul writes, “We walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Cor. 5:7), some Christians seem to think he is speaking metaphorically and means “by faith, not reason.” But Paul is speaking literally and he means sight. Non-material realities are invisible. They cannot be seen. Faith is “the evidence of things not seen” (Heb. 11:1 KJV). It can take tremendous faith to act on the basis of realities we cannot see, but it is not a logical contradiction. Given the evidence, such actions can even be eminently reasonable, just as it is reasonable for physicists to count on the reality of forces and fields that they cannot see.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology and Science by Nancy Pearcey, 2012
Faith is belief in unseen realities grounded in a consistent worldview, not irrational leap; it can be reasonable when evidence supports it.
In simple terms: Faith trusts unseen but logical realities.
Key Takeaway
Recognize unseen evidence as reasonable.
Themes
faith
reason
worldview
evidence
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
theological
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- scientific research
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
theology
epistemology
metaphysics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate faith from wishful thinking?
- What evidence makes unseen concepts reasonable?
A Different Perspective
Faith may be challenged by empirical skepticism.
