God reveals Himself through the preaching of the gospel and by shining His light into the hearts of His chosen ones.
In the biblical narrative, God’s revelation is often accompanied by a transformative illumination. In 2 Corinthians 4:6, it states that God, who commanded light to shine in darkness, has shone in our hearts to give the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. This revelation leads to genuine understanding and faith in Him. The shepherds in Luke 2 exemplify this as they were visited by the angel, who declared the good news of Christ's birth, thereby demonstrating that true understanding of God comes from divine initiative rather than human effort.
Scripture References:
2 Corinthians 4:6, Luke 2:9-14, 1 Corinthians 1:21, John 1:14, Isaiah 8:18, Galatians 1:16
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