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Are revelation and communication the same?

Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by John of Japan, Oct 14, 2006.

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  1. John of Japan

    John of Japan Well-Known Member
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    The call of Moses was revelation of universal truth

    Here is something from the revised ISBE (International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, 1988) about why the call of Moses was revelation: "God's revelation is His personal self-revelation. He Himself came to Abram, spoke to him (Gen. 12:1-3), and made him His friend (Jas. 2:23). He 'used to speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend' (Ex. 33:11). He knew Moses by name and gave him His own covenant name (Ex. 33:17; 3:13-15). Here was no impersonal disclosing of new facts or teachings, but the self-revealing of God in person." (Vol. 3, pp. 162-163)
     
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    Good posting.

    I still have only seen sparse bits and pieces of the few things we have already discussed. But unfortunately nothing remotely substantial.
     
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    This is a very good discussion, I think, for the very reason that articles, books, etc., are sparse on the subject. I looked at my Theological Journal 2.0 disk yesterday, and found only one or two articles on the subject even from that source, and nothing germane to this discussion.

    I hope the discussion continues, but in the meantime, thanks to all for an excellent discussion so far with good attitudes from all: Allan, Swaimj, Pastor Larry, BPT and others.
     
    #43 John of Japan, Oct 23, 2006
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    Thank you for setting up the thread. I found it interesting and fun to look for something that isn't something you can answer with your brain on auto pilot. :laugh:

    I enjoyed it. And anything new I will still be keeping an eye out for.
     
    #44 Allan, Oct 23, 2006
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