The nature of God argues for its importance.
God is omniscientHe is the only wise God of truthHis church is to be a pillar of truthHe invites us to reason with him
The Bible as revelation argues for the development of a Christian Mind.
God as a person has revealed understandable, objectively true propositions to us as persons.This truth requires intellectual effort to understand[How the Spirit helps us understand the Bible.The Bible demands serious study.The Spirit does not help us understand the meaning of Scripture, rather He applies the truth exegeted to our
Three Important Texts
Romans 12:1-2Matthew 22:37-391 Peter 3:15
The Value of extra-biblical knowledge
Wisdom includes knowledge gained in disciplined study of God�s world. All learn from natural law.People with �intelligence in every branch of wisdom� were used by God in every position of influence.God calls believers to use their minds to explore all revelation