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Often appears with: scripture as evidence · scripture and its interpretation · prayer and worship · holy spirit inspiration · counsel and advisers to rulers · church authority
Usually: argument (1) · skepticism (1)
Coleridge argues the Bible has personal evidentiary power through the Holy Spirit’s influence, then adds that Christianity cannot stand alone and requires broader patristic and church authorities.
nor on the other hand will I fall under the condemnation of them that would *lie for God*, but seek as I may, be thankful for what I have--and wait. With such purposes, with such feelings, have I perused the books of the Old and New Testaments,--each book as a whole, and also as an integral part. And need I say that I have met every where more or less copious sources of truth, and power, and purifying impulses;--tha…