TWO BASIC NOTIONS OF REVELATION
1) Revelation: knowledge of God's truths
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intellectual
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correct formulation (doctrine) is what is revealed
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presumption of objective approach
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Faith: an assent of the mind to truths
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e.g., What do you believe?
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I believe what the Bible teaches
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I believe what the Church teaches
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I believe what the Magisterium teaches
2) Revelation: Self-communication of God, who wishes to evoke a
response
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heart/gut experience
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recognition of subjective nature of experience
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Faith: a personal commitment-response to a revealing God; a relationship
of trust
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e.g., I love you, Lord, for revealing Yourself to me