A good question that is often debated by scholars.
In general.....General revelation is that knowledge that comes through nature and is available to every person. According to Paul, it teaches us that God exists and that God is righteous. Special revelation is that knowledge that comes to a specific people (the Jews) and person (Jesus Christ). Such special knowledge is not available to everyone - for example, people need to be told about Jesus and the salvation that comes through him.
General Theological Seminary was created in 1817.
In a Theological sense there are two kinds of revelation, Special and General. General revelation is often considered to be the bible or creation or other things that can be viewed or discovered by man. Special revelation is revelation that comes directly from God or an Angel to an individual. Special revelation includes Visions, the voice of God himself, or miracles or any other supernatural means.
The motto of General Theological Seminary is 'Sermo Tuus Veritas Est'.
General Revelation is God's self disclosure of Himself in a general way to all people at all times in all places. General Revelation occurs through nature, in our experience and in our conscience, and in history. Special Revelation is available to specific people at specific times in specific places. It is available now only through Scripture.
Revelation. There is special revelation (the Bible, Christ), and general revelation (nature, introspection).
Special revelation in the Bible refers to God's direct communication with individuals or groups, such as through visions, dreams, or inspired writings like the Bible. This type of revelation is specific and personal, providing unique insights into God's will and character. On the other hand, general revelation refers to God's communication through nature, conscience, and human reason, which is available to all people. It is more universal and accessible, revealing God's existence and attributes to everyone. In summary, special revelation is personal and specific, while general revelation is universal and accessible to all.
God's special revelation is available to specific people at specific times in specific places. It is available now only through scripture. General revelation is God's self disclosure of Himself in a general way to all people at all times in all places. General revelation occurs through nature, in our experience, our conscience, and in history.
William Masselink is known for his works on Reformed theology, particularly his book "General Revelation and Common Grace: A Reformed Perspective." He has also written articles and essays on various theological topics.
The Gospels & Acts The Pauline Letters The General Letters Revelation/Prophecy
God "guides" His people by two means. The first is the use of General Revelation. This revelation is the way God uses the physical world, human conscience and divine providence to reveal His plan. The second is special Revelation. This is the use of supernatural processes i.e. miracles, the Bible and thoughts.
The three books of John came first, revelation was written by John as he was a prisoner on theisland of Patmos.
Luca Pacioli (1445-1515) discussed quartic equations, but did not have a general solution. Lodovico Ferrari (1522-1565) devised a solution.