2 HOW DOES GOD MAKE HIMSELF KNOWN? INTRODUCTION A. The doctrine of revelation is vital to the Christian faith. 1. This doctrine is basic to a proper understanding of: (a) What we believe. (b) Why we believe. (c) Where we get our beliefs. (d) Why we believe these beliefs are true. 2. The importance of the doctrine of revelation is shown in that it is often the first subject dealt with in a theology text book. (a) Revelation is to theology what epistemology is to philosophy. (1) Philosophy: the search
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