Understanding Revelation Through Creation, Scripture, and the Messiah
Humbleberger Ministries
Can We Really Know God?
People throughout history have asked: Is there a God? And if so, how do we know who He is?
The Bible’s answer is this: Yes, God exists—and He has made Himself known. He is not distant or hidden. In fact, the story of the Bible is the story of a God who reveals Himself, not just to a few, but to the whole world. And the fullest revelation of God is found in Yeshua, the Jewish Messiah.
Two Ways God Reveals Himself
The Bible shows us that God reveals Himself in two main ways:
1. General Revelation
This is how God shows Himself through the natural world and in every human heart.
2. Special Revelation
This is how God speaks more directly—through Scripture, the prophets, and most clearly, through Yeshua.
Let’s look at both of these.
God Revealed in Creation (General Revelation)
Genesis 1
From the very beginning, God reveals His power by speaking the universe into existence. Every star, ocean, animal, and person was made by Him—and for Him.
Psalm 19
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” Creation isn’t silent—it shouts about God’s greatness, beauty, and order.
Romans 1–2
The Apostle Paul says that God’s eternal power and divine nature are clearly seen through what has been made. Even people who have never read the Bible can sense God's reality through their conscience and the world around them.
God has left His fingerprints everywhere: in the stars, in the seasons, in our desire for justice, and even in the ache for something greater.
God Revealed in Scripture and in the Messiah (Special Revelation)
Hebrews 1:1–3
“In the past, God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets... but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son.” God used many ways to speak in the past—but His clearest and final word is Yeshua.
John 1:1–18
Yeshua is called the Word—meaning He is God’s message in human form. He is eternal, divine, and through Him all things were created. When we look at Yeshua, we see God clearly.
Mark 12:35–37
In a powerful moment, Yeshua quotes from the Psalms to reveal that the promised Messiah is not just David’s son—He is David’s Lord. Yeshua reveals who God really is through Scripture, and in His own identity.
Can We Trust the Bible?
Yes. Christians believe the Bible is not just another religious book—it is God’s written revelation.
As it says in 2 Timothy 3:16–17:
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”
And in 2 Peter 1:20–21, we read:
“No prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation... but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.”
This means:
- The Bible is inspired (it comes from God)
- It is infallible (it doesn’t fail to tell the truth)
- It is inerrant (it contains no error in what it teaches)
Through the Scriptures, we not only learn about God—we come to know Him personally.
Why Revelation Matters
Understanding how God reveals Himself changes everything:
- We are not alone. God made the first move to reach out to us.
- We have no excuse to ignore Him. Even creation and conscience point us toward God.
- We need the Bible to truly know Him. Nature shows us there is a God, but only Scripture reveals His name, His plan, and His Son.
- Yeshua is the full picture. To know God fully, we must know Yeshua, the Messiah, who is God made flesh.
Final Thoughts
God has revealed Himself to all people—first in creation, then in Scripture, and most clearly in Yeshua the Messiah. Creation tells us there is a God. The Bible tells us who He is. And Yeshua shows us what He’s like.
“The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory...” (John 1:14)
To ignore God's revelation is to close our eyes to truth. But to receive it is to find life, purpose, and eternal hope.
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