"Therefore the One whom you worship without knowing, Him I proclaim to you."
Acts 17:23b
The Athenians recognized that there is a god (lower case). So Paul began his sermon with General Revelation: God is the Creator of everything that exists – including man (vs. 26) – and is greater than them all (vss. 24-25). He cannot be reduced to some material object (vs. 27). General Revelation is a good starting point because it shows that there is a Supreme Being who is greater than creation, who is all-powerful and intelligent, and who has organization and loves beauty. But it does not tell us about our sin and His plan of salvation. Only Special Revelation calls us to repentance (vs. 30) and tells us of the One who was resurrected from the dead and who will judge the earth (vs. 31). Jesus is the Special Revelation who declares God to us (see John 1:14-18).
Today's Thought: General Revelation can take us only so far in the knowledge of God. Jesus completes the revelation.
Have a "Special" day. Love you.
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