God is known only when he makes himself known. Thus we have revelation, both general and special. But general revelation only goes so far. It does not provide us with the most necessary fact of all – how we must be saved. Perhaps it could be said that from general revelation, we ought to be saved, since in general revelation God has made himself known as the Creator. But in special revelation, we find him as Redeemer. And all this revealed to us in the Word. Yes, God is known when he makes himself known.
Happy Reformation Day.