The Reformed Doctrine of Special Revelation: What It Is and What It Isn’t

In a previous article, I discussed the Reformed doctrine of general revelation – what it is and what it isn’t. We learned that God has implanted knowledge of Himself in all men and that in the creation and government of the universe, He communicates His existence, His power, and His glory, such that men are without excuse (Rom. 1:20). God’s revelation, whether general or special, is something He does, and thus God’s revelation, whether general or special, is infallible.

We also learned what general revelation is not. General revelation is not to be identified with the human interpreters of general or special revelation. God is infallible, and thus His revelation is infallible. Human interpreters of revelation are fallible. General revelation is also not to be equated with the interpretations of human interpreters. Biblical commentaries are not special revelation, and scientific theories are not general revelation. We must maintain the Creator-creature distinction when thinking about revelation. Read more

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The Reformed Doctrine of General Revelation: What It Is and What It Isn’t