Explore the fascinating interplay between faith and reason. Discover how critical thinking enhances genuine belief and why engaging with philosophical questions is vital. The discussion emphasizes that true faith can withstand doubt through intellectual rigor. It also highlights the importance of a personal connection with God, showcasing how understanding scripture can transform lives. With anecdotes and reflections, the significance of rational thought in Christianity takes center stage, inviting deeper contemplation on the essence of belief.
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Thinking and Faith
Faith requires deep thinking and reasoning, not blind acceptance.
Doubt stems from a lack of thinking, not excessive thinking, says Timothy Keller.
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Importance of Deeper Questions
Culture prioritizes material things over deeper questions.
Doubting those questions isn't thoughtful; it's a refusal to think, argues Keller.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Island Analogy
Keller uses an island analogy: one researches an island's existence before visiting.
Similarly, one must investigate Christianity's truth before embracing it.
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The Bible tells us faith begins with thinking. The Bible says faith requires and stimulates the profoundest thinking and reasoning. You cannot be a Christian without using your brain to its uttermost.
Nowadays, we’re told by our culture from the time we’re very little that the big questions—what is real, what is right and wrong, and what we should be living for—are questions for the philosophers. We’re taught that the important things are standard of living, career, appearance, and psychological needs.
Hebrews 11 shows us three aspects about faith: 1) that thinking leads to faith, 2) how thinking leads to faith, and 3) whythinking leads to faith.
This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on September 18, 1994. Series: The Nature of Faith. Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7.
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