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Revelation
Anglican Rowan
Williams states, ‘Revelation is the statement of God’s autonomy.’[1] God explains who he is and becomes his own
‘alter ego’ as Christ.[2] Roman
Catholic theologian Alan Schreck states his Church agrees that the Bible is the
inspired word of God,[3]
but does not believe that the Bible is the only source of Revelation and
spiritual guidance for Christians.[4] A dividing point between Protestants and
Catholics comes with Schreck’s idea that God within Catholic thought continues
to select certain individuals that teach with God’s authority through the Holy
Spirit.[5] Protestants and those within the Reformed camp
have, at times throughout history disagreed, with the Biblical and theological
interpretations of certain Roman Catholic leaders, in particular the Pope,[6]
believed to be inspired by the Holy Spirit.[7]
Scripture
Williams
suggests Scripture becomes the Word in fidelity to Christ, as preaching becomes
the Word in fidelity to Scripture, and Christ is himself the divine act as
such. ‘God reveals himself through
himself.’ Williams (2007: 108-109). I agree, God reveals himself through the Holy
Spirit inspiring Scripture and presenting Christ.
[1] Williams (2007: 116).
[2] Williams (2007: 116).
[3] Schreck (1984: 41).
[4] Schreck (1984: 42). Strictly speaking as noted, those in Reformed theology do trust in
non-Biblical truths for spiritual guidance. Calvin admitted this in the context of Scripture and tradition. Calvin (1543)(1996: 64). I
should also add that any reliance on philosophy and philosophy of religion is
not strictly Biblical and I and many Reformed scholars look to philosophy for
truth.
[5] Schreck (1984: 42).
[6] Calvin explains, within The
Bondage and Liberation of the Will, his opinion that at that point in
history the Papacy was beyond Reform. Calvin
(1543)(1996: 17).
[7] Schreck (1984: 42).
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CALVIN, JOHN (1540)(1973) Romans and Thessalonians, Translated by Ross Mackenzie, Grand Rapids, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.
CALVIN, JOHN (1543)(1996) The Bondage and Liberation of the Will, Translated by G.I. Davies, Grand Rapids, Baker Book House.
CALVIN, JOHN (1550)(1978) Concerning Scandals, Translated by John W. Fraser, Grand Rapids, William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.
CALVIN, JOHN (1552)(1995) Acts, Translated by Watermark, Nottingham, Crossway Books.
CALVIN, JOHN (1553)(1952) Job, Translated by Leroy Nixon, Grand Rapids, Baker Book House.
CALVIN, JOHN (1554)(1965) Genesis, Translated by John King, Edinburgh, The Banner of Truth Trust.
SCHRECK, ALAN (1984) Catholic and Christian, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Servant Books.
WILLIAMS, ROWAN (2000) On Christian Theology, Blackwell Publishing, Oxford.
WILLIAMS, ROWAN (2007) Wrestling with Angels, William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, Grand Rapids.
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