Dr. Joshua Kira - Truth, Knowledge and Revelation - Fall 2018
In this Cedarville University lecture, the speaker explores foundational concepts of truth, knowledge, and revelation from both theological and philosophical perspectives. Addressing today’s cultural climate of “fake news,” competing worldviews, and skepticism toward Christianity, this session helps students and faculty think clearly about how truth is defined, known, and defended.
Timestamps:
0:16 Introduction and importance of the topic
1:53 Defining truth in Scripture
3:08 Correspondence and theories of truth
5:14 Truth grounded in God
6:34 Objective nature of truth
11:16 Defining knowledge (biblical and philosophical)
14:29 Justified true belief explained
16:02 Doxastic practices and ways of knowing
19:04 Matching methods to types of knowledge
22:22 Why revelation is necessary
23:00 Defining revelation theologically
28:22 Is all truth revelation?
32:32 Limits of knowing God through nature
36:21 The “two books” concept (nature and Scripture)
39:32 Summary of truth, knowledge, and revelation
Students are challenged to think carefully about how different fields of study approach knowledge, and why revelation is necessary for truly knowing God. The session also equips viewers to engage critically with philosophical ideas and defend a Christian understanding of truth in the public sphere.
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This lecture provides a thoughtful framework for understanding truth, knowledge, and revelation, helping viewers navigate complex philosophical questions while remaining grounded in biblical truth.