God's hiddenness and revelation are affirmed in Scripture, particularly through the person of Jesus Christ, who reveals the Father.
The tension of God's hiddenness and His revelation in Christ is a critical aspect of Reformed theology. Paul states in 1 Corinthians 1:21 that the world, in its wisdom, did not know God, reflecting God's decision to remain hidden from those relying on human wisdom. However, God chooses to reveal Himself to 'babes' or the humble, a truth articulated in Luke 10:21. It is through Jesus, the visible image of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15), that we come to understand the fullness of God’s character. This revelation is not only gracious but necessary for redemption, as only through Christ can we know the Father.
Scripture References:
1 Corinthians 1:21, Luke 10:21, Colossians 1:15
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