RS 100 PPT Session 1.2 - Nature of Revelation
RS 100 PPT Session 1.2 - Nature of Revelation
RS 100 PPT Session 1.2 - Nature of Revelation
Etymology:
Latin – “revelatio”
Means – an “uncovering”
MEANING of REVELATION
REVELATION
- may be defined as
the communication of
some truth by God to
a rational creature
through means which
are beyond
the ordinary course of
nature.
THE ANNUNCIATION
MEANING of REVELATION
Revelation
- refers to the disclosure by God of
himself and his will to the human race.
The disclosure comes to human beings by
way of communication, which implies:
GOD INTERMEDIA HUMAN
Communicato
RY S
r (Transmitter) Receiver
MEANING of REVELATION
REVELATION
- The truths revealed may be inaccessible to
the human mind -- mysteries, which even
when revealed, the intellect of man is
incapable of fully penetrating.
- God may see fit to employ
supernatural means to affirm truths, the
discovery of which is not per se beyond the
powers of reason.
MEANING of REVELATION
1) Natural Revelation
2) Supernatural Revelation
Moses and
the Burning Bush
MEANING of REVELATION
A. IN CREATION
- The first way God reveals Himself to
us is through creation…
“The heavens declare the glory
of God, and the firmament
proclaims His handiwork” (Ps
19:1).
GOD REVEALS HIMSELF
A. IN CREATION
SCRIPTURE
TRADITION
SACRED SCRIPTURE
inspired record of how God dealt
with His people, and how they
responded to, remembered, and
interpreted that experience.
Scriptures arose as the expression
Receiver:
● ● ● Communica
tor:
Receiver:
PERFORMANCE TASK: “Mission Supernatural”
Thank You
Prepare and study for there will
be a SHORT QUIZ on Friday.