God and man Quote by Anonymous
““Much has been made of an alleged distinction between revelation as propositional and revelation as personal. Since God is himself a person, so some say, revelation cannot be propositional (or at least, not primarily so). Revelation is God making himself known, the event of disclosing his person to other persons. But Packer is certainly correct in pointing out that this distinction should not be pressed too far. He notes: Personal friendship between God and man, grows just as human friendships do—namely, through talking; and talking means making informative statements, and informative statements are propositions. . . . [Indeed] to say that revelation is non-propositional is actually to depersonalize it. . . . To maintain that we may know God without God actually speaking to us in words is really to deny that God is personal, or at any rate that knowing Him is a truly personal relationship.7””
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology of Revelation, 1995
Revelation involves God revealing Himself personally, which inevitably includes propositional statements; the personal and propositional aspects are intertwined.
In simple terms: God reveals Himself personally, using words.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that divine communication is both personal and propositional.
Themes
theology
revelation
personal relationship
communication
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- study
- spiritual counseling
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
God
personhood
propositions
knowledge
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal friendship with God shape your faith?
- Can divine truth be known without spoken words?
A Different Perspective
Assuming revelation is purely non‑propositional can limit understanding of God's personal nature.
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