Natural revelation refers to the way in which God reveals Himself through the natural world. There are various synonyms that can be used to describe natural revelation, including general revelation, creation theology, and natural theology. Other synonyms include cosmology, teleology, and epistemology. General revelation refers to the concept of God revealing Himself through all of His creation while creation theology emphasizes God's role as creator. Natural theology focuses on the idea that God can be known through the natural world and its laws, while cosmology refers to the study of the universe and its origins. Teleology refers to the way in which things are purposefully designed, while epistemology refers to the study of knowledge and how it is acquired.