ARTICLE GUIDE
At a Glance
Terms, propositions, and syllogisms introduce an account of logical reasoning grounded in the Creator’s rational character and applied to Christian apologetics.
What makes an argument structurally sound?
Drawing chiefly on Geisler and Brooks’s “Building Blocks,” the essay explains the basic units of argument and the laws of thought. It examines whether logic restricts God or instead reflects divine consistency, while distinguishing mystery from contradiction.
Key Claims
- Terms, propositions, and syllogisms perform different roles in reasoning.
- Careful definition is necessary before evaluating an argument’s conclusion.
- The law of non-contradiction is treated as indispensable to meaningful communication.
- The essay grounds logical consistency in God’s rational nature rather than an external authority above God.
- Logical analysis helps test theological claims and give an intelligible defense of faith.
Primary Textual Anchors
- Isaiah 1:18 — the invitation to reason.
- 1 Peter 3:15 — giving a reasoned defense of hope.
- Hebrews 6:18; 2 Timothy 2:13 — divine truthfulness and consistency.
- Genesis 3:15 — the essay’s promise-plan orientation.
Scripture Connections
Isaiah 1:18 — the invitation to reason. 1 Peter 3:15 — giving a reasoned defense of hope. Hebrews 6:18; 2 Timothy 2:13 — divine truthfulness and consistency. Genesis 3:15 — the essay’s promise-plan orientation.
Selected Scholarship
- Norman L. Geisler and Ronald M. Brooks — Come, Let Us Reason (1990), chapter 2.
- Peter Kreeft — Socratic Logic (2004).
- Gordon H. Clark — Logic (1985).
- R. C. Sproul — Defending Your Faith (2003).
Related Guides
- Beyond Evidentiary Neutrality: Presuppositional Bias, Epistemic Frameworks, and the Rejection of Christianity
- The Rationality of Revelation
Continue on Substack
Read the complete article on Substack, with Watch and Listen resources where available.
Leave a Reply