Revelation Through Scripture

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What do we learn through Holy Scripture?
reveals things about God to the world
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What is Propositional Revelation?
(fundamentalist approach) Fact - from God or about God, cannot be questioned - no errors. Aquinas supported propositional revelation
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What are the Criticisms of Propositional Revelation?
Not passive, even if they fit with Church teachings they may not be true. Might be made up - there is no way to verify these experiences.
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What is Non-Propositional Revelation?
God doesn't reveal facts to people - we just see him acting in the world. Indirect form of revelation - matter of interpretation
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What are the criticisms of Non-Propositional Revelation?
Result of understanding/interpretation - contains errors, don't reveal direct knowledge
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Propositional Elements of the Bible?
God's divine word, cannot be questioned, source of guidance.
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Non-Propositional elements of the Bible?
Individual experiences of God, Open to interpretation
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