How God’s Revelation Was Passed On

Posted on February 15, 2026 in Dei Verbum by Al Barretto 0 Comments

God’s Word did not appear out of nowhere. It was handed down person to person, heart to heart, through:

Sacred Tradition (Oral Transmission): The Apostles preached what they heard from Jesus, what they witnessed with their own eyes, and what the Holy Spirit revealed to them. Ito ang buháy na “Tradition” ng Simbahan — buháy, humihinga, at nililipat ang tamang pananampalataya – from generation to generation.
Sacred Scripture (Written Transmission): The same message was later written down under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit by the Apostles and their close collaborators — kaya nabuo ang Biblia. As St. Luke says (Lk. 1:1–4): “I investigated everything accurately… so that you may know the certainty of the teachings you received.”

To keep the full and living Gospel intact, the Apostles appointed bishops as successors — the guardians and authentic teachers of the faith.

Scripture + Tradition safeguarded by the Magisterium – form one sacred deposit of Divine Revelation that continues to guide the Church today.

Reflection Question for Viewers: Do you see the Bible as a book only, or as part of a living voice that still speaks through the Church today?