Revelation

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools, and exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures.” Romans 1:18-23

God has taken the initiative in revealing Himself to mankind in several distinct means -

First, He has revealed Himself in creation. The heavens and earth and man himself are the handiwork of God. They testify to His goodness, His provision, His power. His creations are not products of chance and time but the finely crafted masterpiece of His hand.

Second, God has revealed Himself through the Scriptures. Each verse in the sixty-six books of the Bible is God-breathed, written by man through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. The Bile tells us who God is, how we can know Him, and what His expectations are.

Third and preeminently, God has revealed Himself in the Person and work of His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus is God in the flesh. The invisible, infinite God became visible through Christ. In Christ was God’s plan of salvation unveiled. In Christ God reconciled the world to Himself so that all might be forgiven of sin and restored to the true knowledge of the living God.

Creation, the Scriptures, Jesus Christ - in each is the revelatory work of God displayed so that we might know and enjoy the precious gift of eternal life by faith in Christ.

“...and yet He did not leave Himself without witness...” Acts 14:17