Question
Why do we describe God’s revelation as “progressive” revelation?
We describe God’s revelation as “progressive” because God uses it to correct earlier revelation.
We describe God’s revelation as “progressive” because God builds on prior revelation as God releases additional information.
We describe God’s revelation as “progressive” because God uses it to alert humans of God’s existence.
We describe God’s revelation as “progressive” because God uses it to make known specifics about God’s character.
We describe God’s revelation as “progressive” because God uses it to correct earlier revelation.
We describe God’s revelation as “progressive” because God builds on prior revelation as God releases additional information.
We describe God’s revelation as “progressive” because God uses it to alert humans of God’s existence.
We describe God’s revelation as “progressive” because God uses it to make known specifics about God’s character.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The term "progressive revelation" is most accurately described by the idea that God builds on prior revelation as He releases additional information. This means that over time, through various historical contexts and circumstances, God gradually reveals more about Himself, His will, and His plan for humanity. This process allows for a deeper understanding of God as additional revelations provide clarification, context, and expansion upon earlier information.
While the other statements might touch upon aspects of God's revelation, the notion of building upon prior understanding better encapsulates the essence of progressive revelation. It emphasizes the unfolding nature of divine communication throughout biblical history, culminating in the ultimate revelation of God through Jesus Christ.
While the other statements might touch upon aspects of God's revelation, the notion of building upon prior understanding better encapsulates the essence of progressive revelation. It emphasizes the unfolding nature of divine communication throughout biblical history, culminating in the ultimate revelation of God through Jesus Christ.