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In his work ''Faith and Reason'', Dick Sztanyo, M.A writes:

In his work ''Faith and Reason'', Dick Sztanyo, M.A writes:

{{Cquote|There are two extremes that must be avoided, whether in a study and presentation of Christian apologetics or in a Christian’s daily life: (1) the use of reason alone; and (2) the use of revelation alone. In practical terms, this is not a situation of “either/or” but “both/and.” The proper relationship should be that of reason and revelation. Though many religionists posit some sort of separation between faith and reason, I argue that such is not the case. Faith and reason are to be distinguished, but never separated. To illustrate this, consider the relationship of the mind and body. The body

{{Cquote|There are two extremes that must be avoided, whether in a study and presentation of [[Christian apologetics]] or in a Christian’s daily life: (1) the use of [[reason]] alone; and (2) the use of [[revelation]] alone. In practical terms, this is not a situation of “either/or” but “both/and.” The proper relationship should be that of reason and revelation. Though many religionists posit some sort of separation between [[faith]] and reason, I argue that such is not the case. Faith and reason are to be distinguished, but never separated. To illustrate this, consider the relationship of the mind and body. The body is not the mind, nor is the mind the body. Yet they are inseparably joined in this present mode of existence. Therefore, the mind and the body can be, and ought to be, distinguished, but not separated. In a similar way, faith and reason are distinct, but not separate. Both are essential to Christianity, though each must function within its proper sphere. Faith is primarily an act of both the intellect and the will, whereas reason is essentially an act of the intellect.

is not the mind, nor is the mind the body. Yet they are inseparably joined in this present mode of existence. Therefore, the mind and the body can be, and ought to be, distinguished, but not separated. In a similar way, faith and reason are distinct, but not separate. Both are essential to Christianity, though each must function within its proper sphere. Faith is primarily an act of both the intellect and the will, whereas reason is essentially an act of the intellect.

The word family of pistis and pisteuo in Scripture is related to the term peitho. These three words are used 244, 248, and 55 times, respectively, in the Bible. The verb pisteuo primarily has reference to the act of faith, while the noun form more clearly depicts what faith means. Liddell and Scott define the noun as follows: “a means of persuasion, an argument, proof” (1869, pp. 1272-1273). Peitho, in the active voice, means “to be fully persuaded, believe, trust: of things, to be believed” (1869, p. 1220). At the very least, the terms imply a prior understanding (i.e., knowledge) of what is to be believed or trusted. In other words, faith is based upon a foundation of knowledge. Moreover, faith can lead to a greater expression of knowledge.

The word family of pistis and pisteuo in Scripture is related to the term peitho. These three words are used 244, 248, and 55 times, respectively, in the Bible. The verb pisteuo primarily has reference to the act of faith, while the noun form more clearly depicts what faith means. Liddell and Scott define the noun as follows: “a means of persuasion, an argument, proof” (1869, pp. 1272-1273). Peitho, in the active voice, means “to be fully persuaded, believe, trust: of things, to be believed” (1869, p. 1220). At the very least, the terms imply a prior understanding (i.e., knowledge) of what is to be believed or trusted. In other words, faith is based upon a foundation of knowledge. Moreover, faith can lead to a greater expression of knowledge.