Lesson 5 – General Revelation Flashcards
Gentiles know the law
Romans 2:14-16
God reveals his goodness in nature
Psalm 19:1-4;
Acts 14:17
All things are held in Christ
Colossians 1:17
The Glory of God
kabod;
weightiness;
gravitas
The Righteousness of God
Tzedek;
Psalm 50:6
kabod
the glory of God
tzedek
the righteousness of God
God has made known his attributes through nature
Romans 1:20
WCF 1.1
General revelation has revealed God to all mankind leaving them without excuse, but it does not communicate the will of God for man and His creation. Special revelation is necessary to do so.
God has made Himself known in Christ.
John 1:14-18
Spiritual truths must be discerned spiritually
1 Corinthians 2:14
Providence as a means of revelation–he raises some and brings other down
1 Samuel 2:7-8
Providence as a means of revelation–he controls lots
Proverbs 16:33