5050 reason
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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.

1 Corinthians 13:11

The human power of reason

Job 32:11-12

Human reason is limited

See also

Job 32:3
1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Human reason is far inferior to divine reason

See also

Job 12:20,24-25
Isaiah 29:14; 55:8-9
Romans 2:14-15

Human reason may point people towards God

See also

Isaiah 1:18-20
Acts 17:22-23,27-28
Romans 1:19-20
Hebrews 11:17-19
Acts 17:2-4

Paul reasons with unbelievers

See also

Acts 17:17; 18:4,19
1 Peter 3:15

Believers are to give reasons for their faith

Isaiah 1:18-19

God reasons with his rebellious people

See also

1440 revelation, creation
2057 Christ, obedience
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
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