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    Definition of important terms

    For the Christian, God is the source of existence, identity, meaning, and purpose. He is the absolute authority as the Creator and Sustainer of the universe and, in a personal sense, of every person whether they recognize it or not. Because God has not usually revealed Himself directly through voice and visible demonstration, people are dependent upon His self-revelation through the creation or providence and through the prophetic word. The sixty-six books of the Bible given over a period of roughly fifteen hundred years, and culminating with the incarnation of Jesus and the gospel story, establish the fundamental basis for understanding who God is—His character and will.UEGW 31.1

    Divine revelation has often been divided into two categories: general and special revelation. These are theological terms that help us organize our understanding. Special revelation will be further explained in the subcategories of prophetic revelation, inspiration, and illumination. It should be understood that these are simplistic and descriptive terms used to help us understand various aspects of divine communication. These various operations of the Holy Spirit overlap and have further complexities that are beyond the scope of this chapter.UEGW 31.2

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