“Faith is a reasoning trust, a trust which reckons thoughtfully and confidently upon the trustworthiness of God”
— John Stott
Simplified Meaning:
Faith means believing in something or someone because you have good reasons to trust them. Think of it like this: if you have a friend who has always been honest and reliable, you trust them because they’ve shown you that they are trustworthy. It’s not just a blind belief. You trust them because you’ve thought about it and seen that they are dependable. In a similar way, having faith in God means you believe in God because you have considered His trustworthiness. It's like being confident that a bridge will hold you up because you know it was built strong and has never let anyone down. People can apply this in their lives by looking at past experiences and evidence that show why their faith is strong, just like they trust a person or a sturdy bridge. This thoughtful trust makes their faith rational and steady, giving them confidence and peace of mind.
