Natural theology: Possibility vs Rejection

• what did Brunner affirm about limited natural theology?

  believed that natural theology has a limited but valid role. he argued that there is a "point of contact" in human nature that allows people to perceive something about God through nature and reason. what we learn about God through creation and conscience- prepares people to receive special revelation.
• what did Brunner further state about natural theology?

  he maintained that although salvation requires special revelation through Christ, natural theology helps humans recognize their need for God and serves as a preliminary step to faith.
• why did Barth reject natural theology?

  believed that human nature was completely corrupted by sin (following the Fall), and as a result, natural theology could not provide meaningful knowledge of God.
• what did Barth say true knowledge of God comes from?

  knowledge of God comes solely through special revelation in Jesus Christ and Scripture. He was concerned that natural theology elevated human reason and experience above divine revelation and led to idolatry or human-centered thinking about God.