Scripture gives testimony to itself, and throughout the Bible we find the assertion that this is the Word of Almighty God. Jesus Himself affirmed this claim by both appealing to the scriptures to establish His person and authority, and by submitting to the Word Himself, even unto death. I tell you the truth, until heaven…
The authenticity and authority of scripture, both Old and New Testament, have been attacked vigorously for generations. If the authority of the scriptures can be undermined, the whole basis of our faith crumbles. Indeed, the very first instance of satanic attack is effectively an attempt to discredit the Word of God (Genesis 3:1). “Hath God…
The entire personhood of God is only revealed in His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus is revealed in Scripture. He is the Word made flesh. God Revealed In Christ In Christ the sum total of all God’s attributes, will and character are unveiled. To look at Christ is to look at God. God, who at various…
God Revealed Through Miracles “All mankind has a general revelation of God. Special Revelation refers to those acts of God where He reveals Himself and His will to specific persons.” (Kevin Conner, ‘Foundations of Christian Doctrine’) “A miracle is a supernatural intervention into the laws of nature. Throughout history God has revealed His power and…
Divine Revelation can be: Instantaneous or Progressive It is clear from scripture that God has revealed Himself progressively with each successive portion building upon the previous. His self-disclosure falls into two categories, ‘General Revelation’ given to all mankind, and ‘Special Revelation’, where He reveals Himself and His will to specific individuals. General Revelation How God…
The Doctrine of Revelation simply states that without God, mankind, in their sinful state, cannot perceive spiritual reality. They cannot know God apart from Him revealing Himself. Jehovah, because of His intense love for His created people, has revealed Himself progressively, through nature, history, prophecy, scripture, miracles, and completely in His Son, Jesus Christ. The…
