A Heart in the Door

So when we contrast reason with faith, we are actually contrasting two gifts. The latter is obviously a gift, but the less obvious gift-character of the former must also be acknowledged. Ultimately the only difference between reason and faith is the extent to which they can be grounded. Reason can provide a little more of a “ground” for itself than faith can, but neither can truly be grounded. The problem is that reason often takes itself as being able to provide a ground and thus offer the last word. That is when reason goes wrong. If we cling to reason and refuse to see its limits, then we profess wisdom and become fools (Rom. 1:22).

As long as we insist on adding on a logos from philosophy, we cannot meet the Logos himself.

In place of knowing, there is trusting and faith. In place of possessing, there is the gift. God and his love are given to us, but not in a way that would make either one ours, not in the sense that they become our personal property.