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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5050 reason
5050 reason
5050 reason
The human capacity to think logically and intelligently, thereby discovering truth or persuading others. But human reason is limited and cannot arrive at a true and full knowledge of God without divine assistance and revelation.
The human power of reason
Human reason is limited
Job 32:11-12 See also Job 32:3
Human reason is far inferior to divine reason
1Co 1:18-31 See also Job 12:20,24-25; Isa 29:14; Isa 55:8-9
Human reason may point people towards God
Ro 2:14-15 See also Isa 1:18-20; Ac 17:22-23,27-28; Ro 1:19-20; Heb 11:17-19
Paul reasons with unbelievers
Ac 17:2-4 See also Ac 17:17; Ac 18:4,19
Believers are to give reasons for their faith
God reasons with his rebellious people
See also
| 1440 | revelation, creation |
| 2054 | Christ, mind of |
| 5008 | conscience |
| 5029 | knowledge of God |
| 5038 | mind, the human |
| 5191 | thought |
| 5441 | philosophy |
| 5894 | intelligence |
| 7703 | apologetics |
| 7751 | persuasion |
| 8361 | wisdom |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
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