We describe God’s revelation as “progressive” because God builds on prior revelation as He releases additional information. This means that over time, God has revealed Himself and His purposes in a gradual manner, with each stage of revelation providing more depth and clarity to our understanding of Him. This concept is often illustrated in the context of biblical revelation, where earlier texts foreshadow and set the stage for later, more complete revelations, ultimately culminating in the person of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. Each step builds on and enhances the foundational truths established in previous revelations, allowing for a fuller comprehension of God's character, will, and plan for humanity.
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 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 builds on prior revelation as God releases additional information.
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