Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 1000 God » 1400 God, knowledge of » 1439 revelation » 1444 revelation, in NT The NT fulfils and completes the revelation of God which began in the OT. Jesus Christ is the central focus of this self-revelation of God. The unity and progress of revelation The unity of OT and NT Matthew 5:17-18 See also Romans 3:21-22; 2 Timothy 3:14-15; 2 Peter 3:15-16 The writings of Paul are presented as having equal status with the OT Scriptures; Revelation 22:18-19 These sanctions have the same force as those of Dt 4:2; 12:32. The progress of NT revelation Hebrews 1:1-2 See also Hebrews 2:1-4; Hebrews 12:22-27 The NT fulfils and completes God's revelation of himself Jesus Christ is the supreme revelation of God Colossians 1:25-27 See also John 1:9-18; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Galatians 4:4; Philippians 2:6-8; Hebrews 2:14 Jesus Christ is the image of God 2 Corinthians 4:4; Colossians 1:15 Jesus Christ has the nature of God Jesus Christ is the exact representation of God Jesus Christ is the incarnate Word of God The role of the Holy Spirit in revelation He is the divine agent of revelation John 16:12-15 See also John 14:16-17; John 15:26; 1 John 4:6; John 5:6; Revelation 2:7,11,17,29; Revelation 3:6,13,22 He is the source of revelatory manifestations 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 See also Acts 2:1-12; Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 12:28-30; Corinthians 13:8-12; Corinthians 14:1-33; Ephesians 4:11 God's purposes in revelation To reveal himself in Jesus Christ Colossians 1:15-20 See also John 1:14; John 12:44-45; John 14:9; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Hebrews 1:3 To reveal his plan through Jesus Christ Ephesians 1:9-10 See also Romans 16:25-27; 1 Corinthians 2:7-10; Ephesians 3:3-11; Colossians 1:19-20 See also
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