What does the Bible say about how God reveals Himself?
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God reveals Himself to His people, the elect, and not to the world, as stated in John 14:22.
In John 14:22, Judas, not Iscariot, poses a significant question about the manifestation of Christ. The context indicates that Jesus uniquely reveals Himself to a specific group, which the Bible identifies as the 'us'—the elect of God. This distinction highlights a profound truth central to sovereign grace theology: that Christ does not manifest Himself to everyone indiscriminately, but specifically to those given to Him by the Father. This idea is corroborated by John 17:9, where Jesus states, 'I pray for them. I pray not for the world, but for them which you have given me.' It denotes a clear separation between the world, symbolizing all unbelievers, and the chosen people of God who receive His revelation and love.
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