Trinity and Revelation in the Creation
Basic Biblical Doctrines
TRINITY
(
GOD IS
)
REVELATION
(
GOD SPEAKS
)
•
And God
said
… (
Gen 1
10xs
)
•
The heavens
declare
… (
Ps 19:1
)
•
Thus
saith
the LORD (OT
Prophets
76xs
)
•
In the beginning was the
Word
(
John 1:1
)
•
The
revelation
of Jesus Christ (
Rev 1:1
)
GENERAL
Revelation
Creation
Common Grace/God’s Providence
Conscience
GENERAL
Revelation
Creation
(
telescopes & microscopes
)
Ps 1:1
The
heavens
declare God’s glory.
Isa 6:3
The whole
earth
is full of His glory.
Rom 1:20
God’s
invisible attributes
… have
been
clearly seen
… in the
things made
.
- His eternal power (
uncreated might
)
- and Godhead (
Deity
)
3-in-1
Godhead reflected in His
CREATION
•
time
(
in the beginning
)
-
past, present, future
•
space
(
the heavens
)
-
height, width, depth
•
matter
(
the earth
)
-
solid, liquid, gas
man
created in the
triune
God’s image
-
spirit, soul, body
(
I Thess 5:23
)
Evidence of Intelligent Design/
Designer
•
Fine-tuned Universe (
gravity, distances,
balance of elements, sizes,
etc.)
•
Embedded Genetic Information (
DNA
)
•
Molecular “Machines” (
irreducible complexity
)
•
Human moral, mental, creative abilities
(
unbridgeable
gaps
between animals & men
)
GENERAL
Revelation
Creation
Common Grace
- Undeserved blessings
(
grace
) given both sinners & saints (
common
),
displaying God’s character (
revelation
),
resulting in
gains for all
in science, medicine
education, philosophy, art, technology, etc.
Mt 5:45
He
makes
His sun rise on the evil and
good and
sends
rain on the just and unjust.
Acts 14:15
We preach to you that you
should turn to the
living God, who made
the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all
things
that are in them.
17
Nevertheless He
did not leave Himself
without witness
, in that He did
good
, gave
us
rain
from heaven and
fruitful
seasons,
filling our hearts with food and gladness
.
GENERAL
Revelation
Creation
Common Grace
Conscience
Rom 2:14,15
When Gentiles, who do not
have
the law
, by nature do the things in
the law, they show
the law written in their
hearts
, their
conscience
bearing witness,
their thoughts
accusing
or
excusing
.
GENERAL
Revelation
Provides internal and external glimpses of God’s
existence
&
character
so that every observant
person on earth is without excuse before Him
(
Rom 1:18-32
).
When anyone seeks to know the
Creator
God
thru
General
Revelation
, God will lead him to
know the
Redeemer
God
thru
Special
Revelation
.
God’s Care for
observant “Outsiders”
Noah’s
preaching to the
pre-flood people
.
Jacob’s
family’s presence/influence in
Egypt
.
Moses
’ influence in Egypt (
Ex 12:38
)
Israelite
impact on Canaanites (
Rahab in Jericho
).
Solomon’s
vast fame & alliances (
Queen of Sheba
)
Jonah’s
preaching in
Assyria’s
capital city.
Daniel, Esther, Nehemiah’s
influence in
Babylon
.
God’s leading
of the
Wise Men
from the
East
.
Q
-
Have you heard other examples of God
revealing Himself through
General Revelation
?
Beyond
General
to
SPECIAL
Revelation
Living Word
of God -
Jesus
John 1:1,4,5
In the beginning was the
Word
.
The
Word
was with God, and the
Word
was
God. In Him was life, and the life was the light
of men. And the light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness did not overcome it.
14
The
Word
became flesh and dwelt among us
,
and we have seen His glory as of the only
begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
SPECIAL
Revelation
Living Word
of God -
Jesus
Written Word
of God - The
Bible
•
The Bible is God’s completely trustworthy
revelation to us today.
Isa 8:20
(Go) to the
law and to the testimony
!
If they do not speak according to
this word
, it is
because there is
no light in them
.
•
Because it is
God’s Word
, the Bible is the only
authority against which all other information
and General Revelation is to be compared.
1Thess 2:13
When you received
the word of
God
which you heard from us, you welcomed it
not as the word of men
, but as it is in truth,
the
word of God
, which also effectively works
in you who believe.
How we got God’s
Written Word
I Corinthians 2
1Cor 2:11
What man knows
the things of a
man
except the spirit of man which is in
him?
the
things
of
MAN
1Cor 2:11
… Even so no one knows
the
things of God
except the Spirit of God.
things
of
GOD
things
of
MAN
things
of
GOD
things
of
MAN
things
of
GOD
things
of
MAN
1Cor 2:12
Now we have
received
, not the
spirit of the world, but the
Spirit who is
from God
;
things
of
GOD
things
of
MAN
SPIRIT of
GOD
things
of
GOD
things
of
MAN
SPIRIT of
GOD
1Cor 2:12
we may know
the things
freely
given to us
of God
.
13
Things
we speak, not in the
words
which man's wisdom teaches, but which
the
Holy Spirit teaches
;
comparing
spiritual things
with spiritual.
things
of
GOD
things
of
MAN
SPIRIT of GOD
“
comparing
”
things
of
GOD
things
of
MAN
SPIRIT of GOD
“
comparing
”
things
of
GOD
things
of
MAN
SPIRIT of GOD
“
comparing
”
things
of
GOD
things
of
MAN
SPIRIT of GOD
“
comparing
”
things
of
GOD
things
of
MAN
SPIRIT of GOD
“
comparing
”
Matt 4:4
It is written, “Man shall not live
by bread alone, but by
every
word
that
comes
from the mouth of God
."
logos
= communication, logic, larger
body of information
rhema
= specific statement
Matt 4:4
It is written, “Man shall not live
by bread alone, but by
every
word
that
comes
from the mouth of God
."
logos
= communication, logic, larger
body of information
rhema
= specific statement
things
of
GOD
things
of
MAN
SPIRIT of GOD
“
comparing
”
things
of
GOD
things
of
MAN
SPIRIT of GOD
“
comparing
”
2Peter 1:20
No prophecy of Scripture
comes from someone's own interpretation.
2Pet 1:21
For no prophecy was ever
produced by the
will of man
,
but men spoke
from God
as they were
carried along
by the
Holy Spirit
.
carried along
= nautical term
Acts 27:15
When the
ship
was caught, and
could not head into the wind, we let her
drive
(
be carried along
).
things
of
GOD
things
of
MAN
SPIRIT of GOD
“
comparing
”
things
of
GOD
things
of
MAN
SPIRIT of GOD
“
comparing
”
Thus saith
the Lord ...
God
prepared
the writers (
their
education,
occupation, vocabulary, experiences, etc
.)
so that when they wrote, they used the
exact words
(
rhema
) God intended
for the communication of
His written Word
(
logos
).
Written in Hebrew & Aramaic (
OT
), Greek (
NT
)
over a period of 1500+ years
on 3 continents (
Asia, Africa, Europe
)
totaling 66 Books (
39
OT
& 27
NT
)
by 40+ Spirit-guided men like …
•
Matthew
(
tax collector
) -
financial
words
•
Luke
(
physician
) -
medical
words
•
Peter
(
fisherman
) -
nautical
words
•
Paul
(
Pharisee
) -
theological
words
Jesus
is the main character in the Bible
The
OT
reveals Him through …
•
100’s of prophetic promises
•
several pre-birth appearances
•
types (
figures, institutions, events
)
•
titles (
Son of man, Servant, Shepherd
)
NT
Gospels
reveals His earthly life & ministry.
NT
Acts & Epistles
apply His example & teachings
.
The
NT
book of
Revelation
predicts His second
coming & eternal Kingdom.
Discover the profound connection between the Trinity, God's revelation, and the wonders of creation as reflected in biblical verses. Explore the beauty of general revelation, common grace, and the intricate design of the universe. Witness the evidence of intelligent design embedded in DNA and human capabilities, showcasing the divine craftsmanship in all aspects of life.
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Basic Biblical Doctrines TRINITY (GOD IS) REVELATION (GOD SPEAKS) And God said (Gen 1 10xs) The heavens declare (Ps 19:1) Thus saith the LORD (OT Prophets 76xs) In the beginning was the Word(John 1:1) The revelation of Jesus Christ (Rev 1:1)
GENERAL Revelation Creation Common Grace/God s Providence Conscience
GENERAL Revelation Creation (telescopes & microscopes) Ps 1:1 The heavens declare God s glory. Isa 6:3 The whole earth is full of His glory. Rom 1:20 God s invisible attributes have been clearly seen in the things made. - His eternal power (uncreated might) - and Godhead (Deity)
3-in-1 Godhead reflected in His CREATION time (in the beginning) - past, present, future space (the heavens) - height, width, depth matter (the earth) - solid, liquid, gas man created in the triune God s image - spirit, soul, body (I Thess 5:23)
Evidence of Intelligent Design/Designer Fine-tuned Universe (gravity, distances, balance of elements, sizes, etc.) Embedded Genetic Information (DNA) Molecular Machines (irreducible complexity) Human moral, mental, creative abilities (unbridgeable gaps between animals & men)
GENERAL Revelation Creation Common Grace - Undeserved blessings (grace) given both sinners & saints (common), displaying God s character (revelation), resulting in gains for all in science, medicine education, philosophy, art, technology, etc. Mt 5:45 He makesHis sun rise on the evil and good and sendsrain on the just and unjust.
Acts 14:15 We preach to you that you should turn to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all things that are in them. 17 Nevertheless He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good, gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
GENERAL Revelation Creation Common Grace Conscience Rom 2:14,15 When Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do the things in the law, they show the law written in their hearts, their conscience bearing witness, their thoughts accusing or excusing.
GENERAL Revelation Provides internal and external glimpses of God s existence& characterso that every observant person on earth is without excuse before Him (Rom 1:18-32). When anyone seeks to know the Creator God thru General Revelation, God will lead him to know the RedeemerGod thru Special Revelation.
Gods Care for observant Outsiders Noah s preaching to the pre-flood people. Jacob s family s presence/influence in Egypt. Moses influence in Egypt (Ex 12:38) Israelite impact on Canaanites (Rahab in Jericho). Solomon s vast fame & alliances (Queen of Sheba) Jonah spreaching in Assyria scapital city. Daniel, Esther, Nehemiah s influence in Babylon. God s leading of the Wise Men from the East. Q-Have you heard other examples of God revealing Himself through General Revelation?
Beyond General to SPECIAL Revelation Living Word of God - Jesus John 1:1,4,5 In the beginning was the Word. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. 14The Wordbecame flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
SPECIAL Revelation Living Word of God - Jesus Written Word of God - The Bible The Bible is God s completely trustworthy revelation to us today. Isa 8:20 (Go) to the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
Because it is Gods Word, the Bible is the only authority against which all other information and General Revelation is to be compared. 1Thess 2:13 When you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.
How we got Gods Written Word I Corinthians 2 1Cor 2:11 What man knows the things of a man except the spirit of man which is in him?
the things of MAN
1Cor 2:11 Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.
things of MAN things of GOD
things of MAN things of GOD
things of MAN things of GOD
1Cor 2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God;
SPIRIT of GOD things of MAN things of GOD
SPIRIT of GOD things of MAN things of GOD
1Cor 2:12 we may know the things freely given to us of God. 13 Things we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teaches, but which the Holy Spirit teaches; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
SPIRIT of GOD comparing things of MAN things of GOD
SPIRIT of GOD comparing things of MAN things of GOD
SPIRIT of GOD comparing things of MAN things of GOD
SPIRIT of GOD comparing things of MAN things of GOD
SPIRIT of GOD comparing things of MAN things of GOD
Matt 4:4 It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God." logos = communication, logic, larger body of information rhema = specific statement
Matt 4:4 It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God." logos = communication, logic, larger body of information rhema = specific statement
SPIRIT of GOD comparing things of MAN things of GOD
SPIRIT of GOD comparing things of MAN things of GOD
2Peter 1:20 No prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. 2Pet 1:21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man,
but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. carried along = nautical term Acts 27:15 When the ship was caught, and could not head into the wind, we let her drive (be carried along).
SPIRIT of GOD comparing things of MAN things of GOD
SPIRIT of GOD comparing things of MAN things of GOD
Thus saith the Lord ...
God prepared the writers (theireducation, occupation, vocabulary, experiences, etc.) so that when they wrote, they used the exact words (rhema) God intended for the communication of His written Word (logos).
Written in Hebrew & Aramaic (OT), Greek (NT) over a period of 1500+ years on 3 continents (Asia, Africa, Europe) totaling 66 Books (39 OT & 27 NT) by 40+ Spirit-guided men like Matthew (tax collector) - financial words Luke (physician) - medical words Peter (fisherman) - nautical words Paul (Pharisee) - theological words
Jesus is the main character in the Bible The OTreveals Him through 100 s of prophetic promises several pre-birth appearances types (figures, institutions, events) titles (Son of man, Servant, Shepherd) NT Gospels reveals His earthly life & ministry. NT Acts & Epistles apply His example & teachings. The NT book of Revelation predicts His second coming & eternal Kingdom.
