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[[File:R. C. Sproul.jpg|thumbnail|200px|right|[[R.C. Sproul]] is the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries.]]

[[File:R. C. Sproul.jpg|thumbnail|200px|right|[[R.C. Sproul]] is the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries.]]

*[https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/faith-and-reason-article/ Faith and Reason, by Keith Mathison (ligonier.org)] - [[R.C. Sproul|Ligonier Ministries]].<br>Keith Mathison argues that the vast majority of Christians throughout history have not rejected the right use of reason, stemming from their attempt to be faithful to the teaching of Scripture, which provides reasons to believe. He points out that John wrote his entire Gospel to provide reasons to believe that Jesus is the Christ (John 20:30–31); that John, Peter, and Paul appeal to evidence for the claims they make (1 Cor. 15:5–6; 2 Peter 1:16; 1 John 1:1–4); the fact that all human beings believe certain things based on the [[testimony]] of others; and that Christians believe what they believe based on the testimony of the Apostles. He maintains that such faith is a gift, but it is not divorced from reason.

*[https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/faith-and-reason-article/ Faith and Reason, by Keith Mathison (ligonier.org)] - [[R.C. Sproul|Ligonier Ministries]].<br>Keith Mathison argues that the vast majority of Christians throughout history have not rejected the right use of reason, stemming from their attempt to be faithful to the teaching of Scripture, which provides reasons to believe. He points out that John wrote his entire Gospel to provide reasons to believe that Jesus is the Christ (John 20:30–31); that John, Peter, and Paul appeal to evidence for the claims they make (1 Cor. 15:5–6; 2 Peter 1:16; 1 John 1:1–4); the fact that all human beings believe certain things based on the [[testimony]] of others; and that Christians believe what they believe based on the testimony of the Apostles. He maintains that such faith is a gift, but it is not divorced from reason.

*[https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/faith-and-reason Faith and Reason, Resource by John Piper. Topic: Life of the Mind], Ligonier National Conference - Orlando, Florida <br>John Piper's theme in this paper is faith and reason, beginning with reflections on reason and then on faith and then on the relationship between the two in the awakening of saving faith. He argues that even though our natural minds are depraved and darkened and foolish, nevertheless, the New Testament demands that we use them in coming to faith and leading people to faith and in the process of Christian growth and obedience. There is no way to awaken faith or strengthen faith that evades right thinking.

*[https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/faith-and-reason Faith and Reason, Resource by John Piper. Topic: Life of the Mind, Ligonier National Conference - Orlando, Florida (desiringgod.org)] <br>John Piper's theme in this paper is faith and reason, beginning with reflections on reason and then on faith and then on the relationship between the two in the awakening of saving faith. He argues that even though our natural minds are depraved and darkened and foolish, nevertheless, the New Testament demands that we use them in coming to faith and leading people to faith and in the process of Christian growth and obedience. There is no way to awaken faith or strengthen faith that evades right thinking.

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