While doing the reading this week, I was often reminded of C.S. Lewis. Perhaps it is Augustine's rhetorical background that reminds me of the lawyer in Lewis. I must say, the logical side of me was beautifully satiated!
Often modern Christians focus on the love that God has shown us, in an almost hippie-like way. While God is loving, Augustine helps logically reveal the skeleton of our faith. Now that we have the bones in place, they can be clothed in flesh to reveal a fuller picture of Jesus's entire being; both the loving side, and the logically sound side.
Not only does Augustine thoroughly explain the facts about our creator, but he proves that logic and fact can be expressed beautifully and eloquently in marriage with one another. As he explains, he expresses his joy at realizing that he is truly loved and is definitely saved. This expression written in a delightfully straightforward and logical way truly inspires me, and provides a cause for my inspiration!
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I love the middle section of your post so much. Yes, I completely agree. As modern Christians I feel like we sometimes lose the practical side. We are so caught up in the emotional things that we forget that sometimes we present messages and advice that is not applicable.
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ReplyDeleteOh yes; this is so similar to Lewis, particularly to Mere Christianity. As you stated, the logical flow of ideas is the greatest similarity between the two writers.
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