Necessity of Logic and the Christian Faith

Abstract

This paper argues that the fundamental laws of logic and basic rules of logic are necessary and authoritative for the believer. As such, Christian leaders have an obligation to learn, develop, and teach these necessary intellectual principles to the body of Christ.

Introduction

Much ink has been spilt discussing the roles of faith and philosophy. In many regards, this discussion proves fruitful as it forces the Christian to determine the roles of each within the life of the believer. However, one detriment may be the lack of moving past the main distinctions and moving on to clarify needed points that have great impact on the life of the mind of the believer.

One goal of this paper is to help solidify a quality, biblical view of the fundamentals of logic and the Christian faith.

The Necessity of Logic

Definition of key terms

Logic:

Fundamental laws of logic: three fundamental laws of logic (law of identity, law of excluded middle, and the law of non-contradiction).

Objections

Solo Scriptura

The single most important challenge