FCL Flashcards
means it comes from
God and is about God
Divine
means to unveil
revelation
Revelation came from the latin word ______ which means to _____
revelare, lay bare
This is interpreted as ______ to us of who He is and His Plan to save us all in His love
God’s personal loving communication
It is God’s reaching out to us in
______, so we get to know and love Him.
friendship
In the dictionary, revelation is defined as:
“the act or process of revealing or the state of being revealed.”
Theologically speaking, revelation is
“the act of
revealing or communicating divine truth, especially
by divine agency or supernatural means.
It is through the _____
that man can know God with
certainty, on the basis of his works.
1) natural reason
But there is another order of knowledge, which man cannot possibly arrive at by his own powers:
2) order of Divine Revelation.
This is through an utterly free decision of God, this he does by revealing the mystery, his plan of loving goodness, formed from all eternity in Christ.
His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
the fullness of
God’s revelation
Jesus Christ
a revelation received directly from God. (for now, very rare) (e.g. to Prophets and Apostles)
Immediate
it is a passing of the revelation. (for future) (e.g. to future generations, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit - Bible)
Mediate
manifestation of God in
nature and creation. It is the revelation of God in his work.
natural
a revelation above the natural. It takes place in history. God’s self and His will is revealed. Is made to particular individuals and groups through particular events that happen at special time and places. (e.g. miracles and scriptures)
supernatural
a revelation to a group of people, or to the church, the people of God. E.g. (Stories in the Bible/Tradition)
public
it is given to individuals or
group of individuals for special reasons. The purpose is to enlighten the faithful on the way they should behave, in the circumstance in life and to be guided in their practical, social and spiritual activities. (e.g. visions)
private
- Scripture is I____
2.Scripture is U____
3.Scripture E____
Inspired, Useful, Equips
The ____ was written under
the inspiration of the Holy
Spirit.
bible
The Bible was written by over
__ authors
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