God s Word And Identity How We Decipher True From False...

God s Word Identity: How We Decipher True From False Revelation Pass or Fail Class (P/D/F) Michael Fegins ET1000- Liturgical Shape of Christian Life December 22, 2016 How can a person know whether or not his or her revelation of God is valid? I believe that one can find answers in the writings of James Cone. In his writings, A Black Theology of Liberation, Cone writes a chapter entitled, â€Å"The Sources and Norm of Black Theology†. One of the sources that Cone mentions, as sources of black theology, is revelation. What I will be arguing is that any revelation that a person receives as coming from God must be consistent with the Bible. There are four factors, I believe, that validate this thesis statement: the Bible as a witness, God as the Revelator, the person of Jesus Christ, and the character of God. With regard to the first point, any revelation that a person perceives has come from God must be consistent with the Bible. The Bible is the verbal communication of who God is. Therefore, the Holy Scriptures can gauge the truth of a person’s revelation. Cone emphasizes in â€Å"The Sources and Norm of Black Theology†, that â€Å"the Bible can serve as a guide for checking the contemporary interpretation of God’s revelation, making certain that our interpretation is consistent with the biblical witness.† Nonetheless, it is safe to conclude that the Bible can test any epiphany that a person claims is from God. Additionally, the notion of aShow MoreRelatedMarketing Management 14th Edition Test Bank Kotler Test Bank173911 Words   |  696 PagesMarketing Management, 14e (Kotler/Keller) Chapter 1 Defining Marketing for the 21st Century 1) Which of the following statements about marketing is true? A) It is of little importance when products are standardized. B) It can help create jobs in the economy by increasing demand for goods and services. C) It helps to build a loyal customer base but has no impact on a firms intangible assets. D) It is more important for bigger organizations than smaller ones. E) It is seldom used by nonprofitRead MoreOrganisational Theory230255 Words   |  922 PagesDenmark McAuley et al.’s book is thought-provoking, witty and highly relevant for understanding contemporary organizational dilemmas. The book engages in an imaginative way with a wealth of organizational concepts and theories as well as provides insightful examples from the practical world of organizations. The authors’ sound scholarship and transparent style of writing set the book apart, making it an ingenious read which invites reflexivity, criticalness and plurality of opinion from the audience. This