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The Origin of Truth. Epistemology – “How do we know what we know?”. Rationalism Empiricism Pragmatism Relativism. “ Revelation ” – ...the ultimate epistemology. General Revelation - In Creation Specific Revelation - In the Bible Incarnate Revelation - In Christ
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The Origin of Truth Epistemology – “How do we know what we know?” • Rationalism • Empiricism • Pragmatism • Relativism
“Revelation” – ...the ultimate epistemology • General Revelation - In Creation • Specific Revelation - In the Bible • Incarnate Revelation - In Christ • SavingRevelation - By the Holy Spirit through the Bible
5 Evidences – that the Bible is the Word of God • Its Unity • Its Sublimity • Its Accuracy • Its Prophecy • Its Efficacy
Summary - • Truth matters • Truth exists – it is objective • All truth is God’s truth • Truth is what corresponds to reality • Naturalism has no basis for truth • Truth is knowable to those made in God’s image • Truth is impossible without God • The God of truth has revealed Himself in 4 ways • Revelation is the ultimate epistemology • Reason and faith are allies, not enemies • Truth is total, unchanging, absolute, eternal, exclusive • Truth has consequences