In this episode, I look at the sources and purposes of natural revelation and then take on a few objections to what's called "natural theology." In regard to the purposes of natural revelation, I defend the view that God's self-disclosure in creation serves a salvific purpose, meaning that people can avoid condemnation by properly responding to it. Stick around after my rambling is over to hear the beautiful melody of "This Is My Father's World," a fitting hymn to sing after discussing how God has shown himself in the world. A PDF of the transcript for this episode can be downloaded here.

Recommended Reading

• William Lane Craig (2014). “Doctrine of Revelation (Part 1): Introduction to General Revelation” Retrieved from https://www.reasonablefaith.org/podcasts/defenders-podcast-series-3/s3-doctrine-of-revelation/doctrine-of-revelation-part-1/
  
  
• William Lane Craig (2014). “Doctrine of Revelation (Part 2): Can General Revelation Lead to Salvation?” Retrieved from https://www.reasonablefaith.org/podcasts/defenders-podcast-series-3/s3-doctrine-of-revelation/doctrine-of-revelation-part-2/
  
  
• William Lane Craig (2014). “Doctrine of Revelation (Part 3): Relationship of General Revelation to Natural Theology” Retrieved from https://www.reasonablefaith.org/podcasts/defenders-podcast-series-3/s3-doctrine-of-revelation/doctrine-of-revelation-part-3/
  
  
• Timothy McGrew (2016). “A Rejoinder” in Paul M. Gould & Richard Brian Davis (eds.) Four Views on Christianity and Philosophy. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.

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