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01. The revelations of God1. What is the source of our belief in God?
The source of our belief is in God Himself. He allows human beings to recognise Him: He “reveals”
Himself.
The knowledge that God exists has been given by God Himself. God does not conceal Himself, but
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rather allows Himself to be recognised by human beings such that human beings can speak of God
and believe in God.
“Because what may be known of God is manifest in them [human beings], for God has shown it to
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them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by
the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse.”
Romans 1: 19-20
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2. How does God reveal Himself?
God reveals Himself in different ways, in nature and in history.
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3. How does God reveal Himself in nature?
God reveals Himself in nature as the Creator: in the existence of the universe, of mankind, and of
animals and plants.
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“He waters the hills from His upper chambers; the earth is satisfied with the fruit of Your works. He
causes the grass to grow for the cattle, and vegetation for the service of man, that he may bring forth
food from the earth.”
Psalm 104: 13-14
4. How does God reveal Himself in history?
, God reveals Himself in the history of mankind. For example, He led the people of Israel out of
captivity in Egypt and gave them the Ten Commandments. The greatest of God’s revelations in
history occurred when He became human in Jesus Christ and when He was active on this earth. He
lived 2,000 years ago. God revealed Himself as the Redeemer in Jesus Christ.
Redeemer: see Questions 66., 108.-109.
“But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son.”
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Galatians 4: 4
5. How does God identify Himself?
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God is a spiritual being. He identifies Himself as God,
the Father, the Creator and Sustainer of the creation (cf. Genesis 1; 8: 21-22),
the Son, the Redeemer and bringer of salvation (cf. 1 John 5: 20),
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the Holy Spirit, the Comforter and Helper, who leads into all truth (cf. John 16: 13).
6. Where are revelations of God recorded?
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Revelations of God are recorded in Holy Scripture.
We understand the term “revelations of God” in several ways:
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God allows Himself to be recognised. He provides insight into His being and nature
(“Self-revelation” of God).
God makes His will known to human beings.
God encounters human beings in His love, especially in His word and in the sacraments.
7. Does God also provide revelations about the future?
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