Even christian scholars I have talked with admit this (and many other points) when pressed to the wall. They fall back on the "you must accept it on faith" argument -- which is no argument at all. Which is my point. Knowledge is not built by faith, but on experimentation, trial and error, and testing, always testing with a skeptical (yet open) eye.
FYI Terrance, you are correct that man's knowledge does not reveal God, nor does man's knowledge give him the key to the Kingdom of Heaven:
Luke 10:21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
1 Corinthians 3:18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
3:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
3:20 And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
Arguments, wisdom, worldly knowledge....that's not what God is all about. It is by faith only, and that faith is given by God.
Good luck,
DK |
