Faith and Reason United: Exploring Jesus Through Aquinas’ Lens

📖 Introduction

Faith and Reason United is a captivating exploration of how the Christian intellectual tradition harmonizes divine revelation with human reason. St. Thomas Aquinas, a towering theologian and philosopher of the 13th century, masterfully argued that faith and reason are not opposing forces but complementary paths leading to the truth found in Jesus Christ.

Aquinas believed that God's revelation through Scripture and the person of Jesus could be understood and deepened through rational inquiry. He maintained that human reason, developed by God, can grasp natural truths and lead us closer to understanding divine truths revealed in the Bible. Far from diminishing faith, reason helps illuminate and reinforce belief. This study plan draws from Aquinas’ insights to help you engage Scripture thoughtfully and devotionally, discovering how faith and intellect unite in the person of Jesus.

Over the next 21 days, you will journey through key biblical passages that highlight this unity—how Jesus embodies divine wisdom accessible to faith and reason alike. Each day will feature Scripture, reflections connecting Aquinas’ philosophy with biblical truths, and thoughtful questions to deepen your understanding. Through prayer and journaling, you are encouraged to embrace a holistic faith that embraces head and heart, revelation and reasoning, all centered on Christ.

Whether you are a student of theology, a seeker interested in the harmony of mind and spirit, or simply longing to know Jesus more deeply, this plan will equip you to appreciate truth as a multifaceted treasure. Let us begin with an open heart and mind, ready to discover how faith and reason together reveal the fullness of God’s love in Jesus. “The truth cannot contradict truth”—as Aquinas championed—and in Christ, the perfect truth shines clear.