Revelation Flashcards
What is Revelation?
God shows himself to believers
What is General Revelation?
When God is seen in the world through ordinary common human experiences
How can God reveal himself?
Nature Holy Books Religious Writings People's Actions People's Conscience/Faith Prayer and Worship
What is Special Revelation?
God makes himself known through a direct personal experience or an unusual specific event
What are the Religious Views?
Christianity:
King of the Kings
Supplies Strength
Highest Personality
Islam: Most Gracious Most Merciful The forgiving The Generous
What does it mean when God is Omnipotent?
God is capable of doing anything. There is no limit to God/s power
What does it mean when God is Omniscient?
God knows all that is possible to know. Past, Present and Future
What does it mean when God is Benevolent?
God is all good and all loving
What does it mean God is Supreme?
God has supreme authority or power over everything
Why is it difficult to prove the reality of any revelation?
Special revelation occurs to specific people and groups. They are difficult to prove and can’t be proved through scientific testing
General Revelation is available to everyone. It’s not possible to determine which revelations are true
What evidence is there to support reality of Revelation?
Atheists and Agnostics may not believe in revelation but if they do, it may be genuine
Revelation corresponds to real things in the real world
What are Atheists views on revelation?
They reject revelation because of alcohol and drugs
This person could be suffering from physical or mental illness which means they hear voices
Believer is desperate to have revelation
Why do Religious Believers accept revelation?
Religious believers would look to effect on individuals and groups
The fact that millions follow the major religions and people have been willing to die because of Faith
