words, it is true and therefore trustworthy. All of these qualities are dependent on the fact that the Scriptures are God-given (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20–21), which guarantees its quality at the Source and at its original writing. THE PUBLISHING PROCESS Revelation God took the initiative to reveal Himself to mankind (Hebrews 1:1), sometimes through the created order, visions and dreams, or speaking prophets. However, the most complete and understandable self- disclosures were through the propositions