1444 revelation, in NT

The NT fulfils and completes the revelation of God which began in the OT. Jesus Christ is the central focus of this self-revelation of God.

The unity and progress of revelation

The unity of OT and NT Mt 5:17-18 See also Ro 3:21-22; 2Ti 3:14-15; 2Pe 3:15-16 The writings of Paul are presented as having equal status with the OT Scriptures; Rev 22:18-19 These sanctions have the same force as those of Dt 4:2; 12:32.

The progress of NT revelation Heb 1:1-2 See also Heb 2:1-4; Heb 12:22-27

The NT fulfils and completes God’s revelation of himself

Jesus Christ is the supreme revelation of God Col 1:25-27 See also Jn 1:9-18; Jn 14:6; Ac 4:12; Gal 4:4; Php 2:6-8; Heb 2:14

Jesus Christ is the image of God 2Co 4:4; Col 1:15

Jesus Christ has the nature of God Php 2:6

Jesus Christ is the exact representation of God Heb 1:3

Jesus Christ is the incarnate Word of God Jn 1:14

The role of the Holy Spirit in revelation

He is the divine agent of revelation Jn 16:12-15 See also Jn 14:16-17; Jn 15:26; 1Jn 4:6; 1Jn 5:6; Rev 2:7,11,17,29; Rev 3:6,13,22

He is the source of revelatory manifestations 1Co 12:7-11 See also Ac 2:1-12; Ro 12:6; 1Co 12:28-30; 1Co 13:8-12; 1Co 14:1-33; Eph 4:11

God’s purposes in revelation

To reveal himself in Jesus Christ Col 1:15-20 See also Jn 1:14; Jn 12:44-45; Jn 14:9; 2Co 4:4; Heb 1:3

To reveal his plan through Jesus Christ Eph 1:9-10 See also Ro 16:25-27; 1Co 2:7-10; Eph 3:3-11; Col 1:19-20

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