is God
communication of himself to all people at all time and in all places.
General
revelation refers to Gods self manifestation through: Nature, history, and the
inner being of the human person. It is general in two aspects; Its universal
availability. That is, it is accessible to all and 2. The content of the
message; It is less particularized and detailed than special revelation. (Erickson pdf pg 1)
Models of
general revelation :
1.
Nature; Scripture propose that there Is
a knowledge of God available through the created physical order. Scripture
propose that there Is a knowledge of God available through the created physical
order. The psalmist say: The heaven are telling of his glory (Psalm 19:1) and
Paul also says; Ever since you creation of the world, God’s invisible nature,
namely; his eternal power and deity, has been clearly perceived in the things
that have been made. So human are without excuse (Romans 1:20). (Erickson pdf pg2)
2. History;
God reveals himself through event of the past. An example often cited is; The
preservation of the people Israel. This small nation has survived over many
centuries within a basically hostile environment, often in the face of sever
opposition. Anyone who investigate the historical records will find a
remarkable pattern. (Erickson pdf pg 3)
3. Human
beings; God’s highest earthly creation. Sometimes Gods general revelation is
seen in the physical structure and mental capacity of humans. It is however, in
our moral and spiritual qualities that God’s character is best perceived.
Humans make moral judgment of what is right and wrong. This involves something
more than our personal likes and dislikes.
General revelation is also found in human kind
religious nature. In all cultures , at all times and places , humans have
believe in the existence of a reality higher than themselves and collectively,
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