How does Christ reveal the will of God to humanity?

Christ reveals the will of God to humanity predominantly through His Word and Spirit. This encompasses how God communicates His intentions and teachings as articulated in the Scriptures and ensures that believers have the Holy Spirit to guide and empower them in understanding and applying these truths in their lives.

The Word of God, found in the Bible, carries the authoritative teachings of Christ and reveals God’s nature, law, and redemptive plan. The Spirit of God works within believers to illuminate Scripture, providing insight and transforming hearts, enabling them to discern God’s will. This dynamic is essential for living a faithful Christian life that aligns with God's desires and purposes.

In contrast, while divine dreams and visions, direct heavenly messages, and social movements may play roles in specific contexts or throughout history, they don't embody the primary or normative means through which God’s will is revealed as presented in the context of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. This distinction underscores the centrality of Scripture and the Holy Spirit in facilitating a deep and personal understanding of God's will in the lives of His followers.