Engagement with the Enterprise of Faith Seeking Understanding
The enterprise of Faith Seeking Understanding is the attempt to better understand and articulate the truths found in the scripture, not going beyond the scripture. It is not merely an approach to transform our beliefs into knowledge; rather, it aims to convert our faith-based knowledge into a deeper understanding.
It begins with God and his revelation. Therefore, we use our reasoning to explain concepts that must align with the teachings of scripture. However, using philosophy in religion carries certain risks. Philosophers may have different interpretations and understandings of the same concepts. Sometimes philosophical logic or reason can undermine our faith. But in order to understand the concept of loving God with the mind, it can help us to grasp this idea.
Early Christians and theologians were involved in the Faith Seeking Understanding enterprise to defend Christianity from the torrent of attacks from the world. Justin Martyr and Augustine of Hippo are two of those people who were influenced by Greek philosophy. Later, they used their Greek philosophical knowledge to articulate the Christian truth effectively to the world.
