Public revelation

God's revelation intended for all humanity, which Catholics believe is complete in Jesus Christ.

God’s revelation intended for all humanity, which Catholics believe reaches its definitive fullness in Jesus Christ.

Catholics believe that no new public revelation is expected before Christ’s return, but the Church continues to deepen its understanding of what God has already revealed (paragraph 66).

God’s revelation for the whole Church, fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Catholics believe it is complete, although its significance continues to be understood more fully.

Distinguish complete public revelation from private revelations. Catholics do not believe that all religious experiences stopped after Jesus.

Use Catechism 66–67 precisely: public Revelation is complete, while private revelations may help people live by it but cannot correct or replace it.

Distinguish the completion of public revelation in Christ from private revelations, which cannot replace or correct it.

God’s revelation addressed to humanity as a whole, fulfilled in Jesus Christ and witnessed in Scripture.

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