Special revelation

[1] This is a special rather than general disclosure of the knowledge of God through means other than those which are available to all people, such as the observation of nature, philosophy, reason, conscience or providence.

In Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Stăniloae argues, there is no separation between the two and supernatural revelation merely embodies the former in historical persons and actions.

[...] God, the Maker of the world, is manifested to us in Scripture, and his true character expounded, so as to save us from wandering up and down, as in a labyrinth, in search of some doubtful deity.

[5]In view of the specific substance in the immediately below paragraph it is important that recipients of special revelation are provided with a reference perspective for potential defence of their experiences.

[citation needed] Such a triad will allow peace of mind for many, and will remove the challenge of having to potentially defend one's experience against another's (even to oneself), inasmuch as there are no distinct boundary areas regarding those three intensities of special revelation.

[citation needed] Other means by which God purportedly gave special revelation were divine voice, writing or dictation, angels, prophets, visions, dreams, dream-visions, inspiration, and guidance from the Holy Spirit.