The evangelical Christian’s basis of authority is to be found within the framework of the revelation of God. Perhaps you are surprised that I did not say it is found in the Bible. It is, but that is only part of the revelation of God. God has revealed Himself in various ways, and all these are included in the framework which becomes the basis of authority for the Christian. God has revealed Himself in nature, in the course of history, in special events like providential actions, miracles, visions