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Assent Quotes

Words on faith and agreement

These assent quotes explore the relationship between faith and evidence, noting that true Belief is intense confidence not always based on proof that satisfies every reasonable person.

We must assent to the will of Heaven above and conform to the wishes of men on earth below, but the government should assert the majesty of its warlike might in order to drive away the hordes of fierce and...

Quotes by Zhang Zhidong

Justifying faith is not a naked assent to the truths of the gospel.

Quotes by William Gurnall

Therefore, the church is not absolutely necessary as an object of faith, not even for us today, for then Abraham and the other prophets would not have given assent to those things which were revealed to them from God without...

Quotes by William Ames

Faith means intense, usually confident, belief that is not based on evidence sufficient to command assent from every reasonable person.

Quotes by Walter Kaufmann

About Quotes

You can get assent to almost any proposition so long as you are not going to do anything about it.

Quotes by Nathaniel Hawthorne

I am a fairly orthodox Christian. Every Sunday, I say and do my best to mean the whole of the Creed, which is a series of propositions. But it is still a mistake to suppose that it is assent to...

Quotes by Francis Spufford

Indeed upon much that may have to say, I expect rather the charitable judgment than the full assent of those whose approbation I could most wish to win.

Quotes by Asa Gray

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'assent' mean in these quotes?
It generally means agreement or acceptance, often discussed here in a religious context as giving belief or consent to matters of faith.
How is faith connected to assent in these quotes?
One quote defines faith as intense, confident Belief that isn't necessarily based on evidence sufficient to convince every reasonable person.
Do these quotes discuss justifying faith theologically?
Yes, one quote states that justifying faith is not simply a naked assent to gospel truths, suggesting a deeper theological process is involved.
Is there a quote referencing Abraham and assent?
Yes, one quote notes that Abraham and the prophets gave assent to things revealed to them, tying personal faith to what people Assert as divinely true.
Does the collection connect assent to government and society?
Yes, one quote discusses assenting to the will of Heaven while also expecting government to assert its authority, blending spiritual and civic obligation.

Others discuss theological assent to gospel truths, or how figures like Abraham gave assent to what was revealed, themes connected to what people Assert as true.