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Divine Revelation

Divine Revelation. Divine Revelation. God chose to reveal Himself and make known the mystery of His will Mystery A truth that cannot be discovered by man alone and that cannot be fully known or expressed by man’s finite mind. God’s revelation of Himself is an invitation of friendship

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Divine Revelation

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  1. Divine Revelation

  2. Divine Revelation • God chose to reveal Himself and make known the mystery of His will • Mystery • A truth that cannot be discovered by man alone and that cannot be fully known or expressed by man’s finite mind. • God’s revelation of Himself is an invitation of friendship • Finding Nemo

  3. How Did Revelation Get to Us Today? • God has ensured that His revelation of Himself to us will remain whole and complete and be handed on to all generations until the end of time. • Tripod of Truth • Sacred Tradition • Sacred Scripture • Magisterium

  4. Sacred Scripture Sacred Tradition Magisterium Tripod of Truth Divine Revelation/ God’s revealed truths

  5. How Did Revelation Get to Us Today? • Sacred Tradition • How the Catholic Faith has been handed on from the Apostles to their successors • Christ commissioned the Apostles to preach to all the Gospel message • Carried out in and through the Church • Bishops have passed on the Gospel message under the guidance of the Holy Spirit

  6. How Did Revelation Get to Us Today? • Sacred Scripture • The recognized Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments that make up the Bible. • The written record of God’s revelation • Originates within Sacred Tradition • Magisterium • The teaching authority of the Church • Those who possess that authority • The Pope and the College of Bishops in union with the Pope

  7. The Deposit of Faith • Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition flow “from the same wellspring,” and “merge into a unity.” (DV 9) • Together they form one sacred deposit of the Word of God • Deposit of Faith • The whole content of the Faith

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