"In many and various ways God spoke of old to our fathers by the prophets; but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world" (Hebrews 1:1-2).

"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld his glory, glory of the only Son from the Father" (John 1:14).

God has spoken in many ways. "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1). And this created order cries out the majesty of God. "The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork" (Psalm 19:1). But to man it was only as though he were standing before a painting on canvas; he admired it but he did not know the painter.

God then broke the silence with the declaratio…