“The Bible is to the theologian what nature is to the man of science. It is his storehouse of facts, and his method of ascertaining what the Bible teaches is the same as that which the natural philosopher adopts to ascertain what he teaches.” -Charles Hodge
@PastorJohnBatts Agreed. I read Hodge as not making a comprehensive summary statement-he seems to use an analogy of lesser to greater. The philosopher or naturalist studies, immerses, and draws upon the body of knowledge. The theologian ought do no less.
@stusheehan WOOT!
John 6:40 CSB
For this is the will of my Father: that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him will have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.”