Sources of Knowledge 3: Reason

Sources of Knowledge 3

Reason

The third source of knowledge that many rely on is reason. Reason is closely related to Rationalism in that they both rely on the human mind. We covered this on an earlier post Six Attitudes Toward the Bible.

Contrary to the rational of a few, reason is one attribute that separates the human kingdom from the animal kingdom. Reason is the highest capacity in man to learn things about God apart from special revelation, here man uses his ability to think logically. Reason is a characteristic belonging to God in perfect form. Reason gives order to the universe in the sense that is understandable to man. God did say, “Come now, and let us reason together..." He wants us to use our heads for more than carrying a bucket of bolts or a box of rocks. I know a delightful sister in Christ who is a fine example of reasonableness. She has designed her entire blog on this idea. She is also consistent in living with Isaiah 1:18 in mind as well. Her blog is on my sidebar or you can click here. She would enjoy visiting with you.

What are some of the accomplishments of reason? Some achievements of reason are the naturalistic arguments for the existence of God. I am looking forward to covering these naturalistic arguments in our studies on the Existence of God very soon at The Earnest Contender Blog.

Some provisions of reason are that it is first of all reasonable. Secondly reason is demonstrable. For example by reason, one can demonstrate theories and ideas in a logical manner to bring others into an understanding of the said theories and ideas. Reason, therefore, is demonstrable. Did you like my demonstration? ;~) Reason is also logical. Last, but not least reason is philosophical, for example it is philosophical in its arguments in favor of the existence of God (this will become more clear when we do our study on the Existence of God).

There are some limitations of reason. The biggest one is that it can not provide a personal relationship with God. It is my desire that you dear reader have a personal relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ our Lord. This involves faith, not reason.

If you are not sure that you have a right relationship with our Creator or if you would like to know how you may begin a relationship with God, feel free to use my comment section or email me from my profile section here. I would love the opportunity to show you from the Bible how you can become a child of God.

Brother John