Doctrine Matters with Kevin DeYoung What Is Natural Theology?
Jan 20, 2026
Explore the intriguing intersection of faith and reason as the host discusses how we can know God through nature's general revelation. Discover the limits of natural theology contrasted with the necessity of special revelation for salvation. Using the blind-men-elephant analogy, the host emphasizes the importance of God's self-revelation. The conversation delves into historical perspectives on natural law and the dual knowledge of God as creator and redeemer, ultimately reminding listeners that while nature reveals much, Scripture is essential for true understanding.
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Objective Revelation Is Central
- God reveals himself objectively; we know God because God tells us about himself.
- Kevin DeYoung rejects both rationalism and mysticism as adequate paths to knowing God.
Blind Men And The Talking Elephant
- DeYoung retells the six blind men and the elephant to illustrate human religious error.
- He shows the parable fails when the elephant (God) speaks and corrects the errors.
Limits Of Natural Theology
- Natural theology studies what can be known of God apart from special revelation.
- This knowledge is real but imperfect and insufficient for salvation.
