The Revelation of God

The God of the bible is a God of Revelation!

The Collins dictionary defines revelation as: “the act of making known a truth which was previously secret.”

2 Reasons Why God Reveals Himself to Mankind

1. God is our creator and we are His creatures.  Without God’s revealing of Himself to us, we cannot comprehend the truth about Him, or know what He is like.  God desires us to love Him, but we are not capable if we don’t know Him.
2. Sin (rebellion against God), cuts us off from God and His truth.  In our fallen sinful state we are spiritually blind.  This condition affects our whole way of thinking about God.

3 Ways God Reveals Himself to Man

There are 3 ways that God has revealed Himself to us.

1. The first is what is known as: General Revelation.

General Revelation is God showing Himself in the natural created world around us.  We can see and feel God’s power in the wind.  We can google the universe, or just look up and see the amazing cosmos.  We can see God’s love in the birth of a child or animal. We can marvel at the way we are put together, and come to realize that we are not made by chance, but created beings.

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.  Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge.” Psalm 19:1-2 NKJV.

“The earth is the LORD’S, and all its fullness’ the world and those who dwell therein.  For He has founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the waters.”  Psalm 24:1-2 NKJV.

“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse.” Romans 1:20 KJV.

2. The second way that God reveals Himself is through his dealings in the lives of people, now and throughout the ages.  This is known as Special Revelation.  We can read these stories through the writers of the Bible, archaeology, and church history.

“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;” Psalm 19:7-8 NKJV.

3. The third way, in which God has revealed Himself to mankind, is through the life and teachings of His Son, Jesus Christ.

Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Phillip?  He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?  “Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me?  The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works.” John 14:9-10 NKJV.

“I and My Father are one.” John 10:30 NKJV.

So what should we do with this information?

1.     If you have never read the Scriptures before, get a modern version of the New Testament or one of the Gospels and read it!

2.     If you are a Christian read the Bible daily. Obtain a good bible study course that will help you to get a good grounding in the scriptures.

3.     Ask the Holy Spirit to open up your eyes, heart and mind to the message you are reading or studying.

4.     Ask questions! If you have a friend who is a Christian, or a Pastor, then don’t be afraid to ask them questions.

5.     Find a local bible believing church or join a bible study group.