God the Father, Mentor's Guide, MG06

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G O D T H E F A T H E R

2. Special revelation is anthropic (anthropology = “ anthropos ,” human, “ logos ,” study of): God uses human language and forms to communicate with us.

a. In the realm of human language and experience, 1 Cor. 2.12-13

b. In the person of Jesus Christ

(1) John 1.14

(2) John 1.18

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(3) Luke 10.22

3. Special revelation is analogical . (God uses analogies to model for us who he is and what our relationship with him is like.)

a. An analogy = inviting us to understand one thing by its comparison with another thing: as A is to B, so C is to D.

(1) John 10.9

(2) John 10.14-15

b. God selects the components to compare, and suggests the connection for our understanding.

c. He communicates to the whole person, not merely in concepts or ideas alone (e.g., Jesus is the Lion of Judah).

4. Special revelation is concrete .