The art form of emphasizing something with a different function as being equally ultimate with other similar or related things is the art of being kingdomcultural. There is equal value but difference in function between symbol, Scripture and the Spirit as modes of revelation of the Word. Therefore, to emphasize the functions of one mode of revelation does not require us to deemphasize the value of the other two. In the Liturgy, for example, when a liturgical and sacramental way of receiving revelation is being emphasized functionally this does not mean that revelation by Scripture and the Spirit is of less value in that moment of interpreting what the Father is saying and doing via symbol. In the Liturgy we regard Scripture as a form of revelation that is also sacramental and inseparably related to the work of the Spirit, first in its inspiration and then in its interpretation. Thus when we emphasize sacrament as a mode of revelation we do so by emphasizing, for example, that Scripture itself is a sacramental mode or form of revelation that we receive by the operation of the Spirit. To devalue any one mode of revelation just because it has a different function in relation to one of the other two modes is the essence of all forms of denominationalism that undermines the Church’s nature as a communion.
Also see Convergence, and Perspectival.