Analyticae Quaestiones & Responsiones de pane vitae

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1 Cor. 2:16
For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

2 Tim. 2:7, 15
Consider what I say. May the Lord give you understanding in all things.
Study to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, orthotomounta rightly dividing/cutting the word of truth.

1 John 5:20
But we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us an understanding, dianoian mind/intellect, that we may know Him who is true.

1 Cor. 14:20
Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature.

1 Thess. 5:19–21
Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good (which is also the same as what is true).

From these and similar sayings, and from the examples of the Saints, we gather that reason—though it must be illuminated by the light of God—and syllogistic discourse are most necessary when divine mysteries are to be discussed and pronounced upon. For one must not speak of God without Light; one must not speak of divine things without Method.

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