I have been reading Aquinas, Calvin, Schleiermacher, Barth, Tillich, and Pannenberg at the seminary for some years. One interesting question I had (like many other students) was regarding the differences and similarities between the prolegomena of these theologians. For this reason, I will try to respond to this question in a few sentences, hoping it can be useful for those interested in the topic. For Aquinas, God reveals himself both in Scripture (through special/divine revelation) and in nature (through general/natural revelation). Aquinas follows Paul’s words in arguing that the impious might have natural revelation through the senses of the creation …

Talking about God has been a divisive topic in modern culture. While for some people, God is just a force rather than a person, others do not distinguish between the creator and the creation. From a biblical and Christian perspective, God is not an idea, concept, religion, or a philosophical system. He, instead, is an underived and powerful spiritual person who has always existed from before time. Because of this, there are some necessary aspects one should know about God. God Has Revealed to Humanity The knowledge about God is not something human beings need to discover, but to receive. God …