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The Concept Of Revelation Flashcards

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What does revelation mean

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The act of god making himself know to humanity

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Name the two types of revelation

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General

Special

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What is general revelation

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How god reveals himself through the natural world , reason and moral sense

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Psalm 19:1 (handiwork)

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“The heavens declare the glory of god , and the sky above proclaims his hand work”

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What does psalm 19-1 show

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  • Gods existence can be understood by everyone regardless of religious backgrounds
    -form the basis of natural theology
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What is special revelation

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  • direct communication from god to specific individuals or groups
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Give me some examples of special revelation

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  • Sacred scripture
  • visions
  • miracles
    -prophets
  • Jesus Christ
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Sacred sculpture?

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The bible is considered by Christian’s to be gods word, inspired by the Holy Spirit

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Visions? (Revelations)

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Supernatural appearance, such as Moses and bb

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Miracles? (Revelation)

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Events that defy natural laws and attributed to divine intervention

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Prophets ? (Revelation)

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Individuals chosen by gir to deliver his message

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Jessie Christ (revelation)

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Christian’s believe Jesus is the ultimate revelation of god , as he is gods incarnate

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John 1:14 (word..flesh)

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“The word became flesh and made his dwelling among us”

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What does YAWEH

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I am who i am

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Key examples of revelation

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  • Moses and the burning bush
  • Jesus Christ
  • St Paul’s conversion (act 9)
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What is the significance of revelation for Christian’s

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  • understanding god
  • guidance for life
    -faith and trust
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How is understanding god a significance of revelation

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Revelation strengthens faith by demonstrating gods active presence on the world

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How is the guidance for life a significance of revelation

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Sacred scripture and teachings from revelation provide moral and spiritual guidance
- eg like the 10 commandments help shape ethical living

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How is faith and trust a significance of revelation

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Revelation strengths faith by demonstrating gods active presence in the world
- encouraged that in gods promise and commandments

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How for society is revelation significant

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Revelation influences religious practices, worship, and laws

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Name some challenges to revelation

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  • Skepticism = questioning the validity of revelation , attributing them to psychological or natural cause
  • religious diversity = different religions claim conflicting revelation ,leading to debates about their authority
  • interpretation= sacred texts may be interpreted differently causing divisions even within the same faith

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