--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Thomas’s procedure, then, may be…" description: "\"“Thomas’s procedure, then, may be summarized in three steps: (1) Fulfilled prophecies and miracles make it credible that the Scriptures taken together ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d58/william-lane-craig-8716_bible_thomas-s-procedure-then-may-be-summarize_2010772.jpg" --- # Thomas’s procedure, then, may be summarized in three… ![“Thomas’s procedure, then, may be summarized in three steps: (1) Fulfilled prophecies and miracles make it credible that the Scriptures taken together as a whole are a revelation from God. (2) As a revelation from God, Scripture is absolutely authoritative. (3) Therefore, those doctrines taught by…” quote by William Lane Craig](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d58/william-lane-craig-8716_bible_thomas-s-procedure-then-may-be-summarize_2010772.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d58/william-lane-craig-8716_bible_thomas-s-procedure-then-may-be-summarize_2010772.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d58/william-lane-craig-8716_bible_thomas-s-procedure-then-may-be-summarize_2010772.jpg) > ““Thomas’s procedure, then, may be summarized in three steps: (1) Fulfilled prophecies and miracles make it credible that the Scriptures taken together as a whole are a revelation from God. (2) As a revelation from God, Scripture is absolutely authoritative. (3) Therefore, those doctrines taught by Scripture that are neither demonstrably provable nor empirically evident may be accepted by faith on the authority of Scripture.”” [William Lane Craig](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/william-lane-craig/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Scripture’s fulfilled prophecies and miracles give it credibility, making it an authoritative revelation, so doctrines not provable by evidence can be accepted by faith. **In simple terms:** Faith accepts unprovable doctrines because Scripture is seen as authoritative. Key Takeaway Trust Scripture’s authority while acknowledging limits of proof. Themes faith authority scripture theology Mood contemplative inquisitive Type theological philosophical When to use this quote - religious education - debates - personal belief formation Key Concepts philosophy epistemology religion Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance faith with reason? - When should scripture be questioned? 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