"The foundations of creation and redemption are the same. The Logos who
became flesh is the same by whom all things were made. The first-born
from the dead is also the first-born of every creature. The Son, whom
the Father made heir of all things, is the same by whom he also made the
worlds. Notwithstanding the separation wrought by sin, there is a
progressive approach of God to his creatures. The transcendence does not
cease to exist, but becomes an ever deeper immanence. But
as a disclosure of the greatness of God’s heart, special revelation far
surpasses general revelation, which makes known to us the power of his
mind. General revelation leads to special, special revelation points
back to general. The one calls for the other, and without it remains
imperfect and unintelligible. Together they proclaim the manifold wisdom
which God has displayed in creation and redemption." - Herman Bavinck, "The Philosophy of Revelation"
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