In this episode, we explore the various Modes of Revelation—the different ways God has reached across the divide to make Himself known to us.

We break down the three primary ways God has communicated throughout history:

1. Divine Acts and Appearances: From the burning bush to the parting of the Red Sea, we look at "theophanies" and miracles where God stepped into time and space to say, "I am here."
2. Prophetic Words, Dreams, and Visions: We examine how God spoke inwardly to chosen messengers, not for their own entertainment, but to deliver objective messages to His people.
3. The Written Word (Inscripturation): We discuss why God moved from spoken words to written texts to preserve His message from the distortions of memory and time.

The most important takeaway? These modes aren't competing; they are a unified progression. God acts in history, explains His acts through prophets, and preserves that explanation in Scripture. We also tackle contemporary questions about whether we should expect "new" revelations today and why the Bible remains the final, stable court of appeal for every spiritual claim.

In this episode, we cover:

• Theophanies and Miracles: Why God uses "signs" to reveal His character.
• The Pattern of Revelation: How the Exodus and the life of Jesus follow the same "Act-Word-Writing" sequence.
• The Sufficiency of Scripture: Why a written text is more stable than oral tradition or inward feelings.
• Answering the Tough Questions:
  • Does God still speak through dreams and visions today?
  • Why do we have a "closed canon" of Scripture?
  • How do we test modern spiritual experiences against the Bible?

In this episode, we address a question that many readers of the Bible eventually ask: Is the Bible just a collection of ancient religious writings thrown together, or is it one single, coherent story?

We dive into the "Big Picture" of Scripture, moving from the opening pages of Genesis to the final vision of Revelation. We discuss the four major movements that define our reality:

1. Creation: God makes a good world for His glory.
2. Fall: Humanity rebels, bringing a curse and death.
3. Redemption: God enters history to rescue His people.
4. New Creation: God restores all things.

The key takeaway? You cannot read any part of this story correctly unless you see how it connects to Jesus Christ. Whether it’s the Law, the Prophets, or the Psalms, Jesus Himself claimed to be the center of them all. We explore what it means for Christ to be our final Prophet, Priest, and King, and why any other "lens"—whether it's politics, self-help, or mere morality—causes the story to fall apart.

In this episode, we explore:

• The Road to Emmaus: Why Jesus rebuked His disciples for not seeing Him in the Old Testament.
• Orchestrated Diversity: How different writing styles (Law, Poetry, Wisdom) work like instruments in a single orchestra.
• Word and Deed: Why the Bible is God's own interpretation of His mighty acts in history.
• Answering the Hard Questions:
  • Is the Bible just a "patchwork" of conflicting views?
  • Why can't we just add "new chapters" or "new scriptures" today?
  • Is "Church Tradition" an equal authority to the written Word?

If "General Revelation" (nature and conscience) tells us that God is real and we are in trouble, Special Revelation tells us how God gets us out of that trouble. In this episode, we explore why God didn't just leave us with a sunset and a guilty conscience, but instead stepped into human history to start a rescue mission.

We trace the "Grand Narrative" of God’s specific self-disclosure:

1. A Chosen People: Why God started with one man (Abraham) and one nation (Israel)—not to hoard His love, but to create a "light for the nations."
2. A Covenant Story: How God tied His reputation to real historical events, like the Exodus, and then provided the words to explain what those events meant.
3. The Climax in Christ: Why the Old Testament isn't a "tribal myth" but a global preparation for Jesus, the final and supreme Word of God.

We also tackle the "Presuppositional" questions that arise when we talk about special revelation. If God has spoken clearly in history and Scripture, do we still need "new" prophets or "extra" traditions to finish the job? We discuss why a "once-for-all" revelation is the only thing that gives us a stable ground for faith.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The "Oracles of God": What Israel was actually entrusted with (and why it wasn't a badge of superiority).
• Word and Deed: Why revelation requires both God's actions and His interpretations to be understood.
• The Narrowing Focus: How God narrowed His focus to Israel so He could widen His mercy to the entire world.
• Addressing the Critics: * Is "Holy Tradition" a parallel stream of revelation?
  • Why does the Bible warn against adding "new" scriptures?
  • Is the "Chosen People" concept just religious self-promotion?