Acceptance Quote by William Barclay
“...for Paul faith is always faith in a person. Faith is not the intellectual acceptance of a body of doctrine; faith is faith in a person.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “Faith and Doctrine”, 1975
He defines faith as personal trust in a person, not mere intellectual agreement with doctrines.
In simple terms: Faith is trusting a person, not just ideas.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate personal relationships over abstract belief.
Themes
faith
personal trust
relationship
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
theological
practical
When to use this quote
- pastoral counseling
- mentorship
- leadership
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Who embodies the faith you trust?
- How does personal trust shape belief?
A Different Perspective
Intellectual understanding also matters in faith.
![“[Faith] was something other than an intellectual exercise. There were no words, no lofty concepts, that could take away the pain. Faith was living with the pain.” quote by Margaret Coel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/77b/margaret-coel-83266_faith_faith-was-something-other-than-an-intell_665701.jpg)
