By the nature of the highest genera and of first principles; for those things are known by themselves and are not susceptible (anapodeikta) of proof which cannot be demonstrated by any other, otherwise the thing would go on to infinity. Hence Basil says 'it is necessary that the first principles of every science should be self-evident' (ananke hekastes matheseos anexetastous einai tas archas, In Psalmum cxv homilia, PG 30.104'5). Thus Scripture, which is the first principle in the supernatural order, is known by itself and has no need of arguments derived from without to prove and make itself known to us.
Francis Turretin — Institutes of Elenctic Theology
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