This corresponds with what many theologians call progressive revelation.
He was the master of progressive revelation.
His response was a reference to progressive revelation:
"History as a whole is a progressive, gradually self-disclosing revelation of the Absolute."
Probably the most immediate concern was explaining the very existence of progressive revelation.
He stated that this policy was then replaced by one of cautious, progressive revelation.
Karim Khan was convinced that this progressive revelation was about to be completed.
This idea of progressive revelation is of central significance for the Bahá'í faith.
One of the most important underlying theological concepts for dispensationalism is progressive revelation.
In Bahá'í belief, this process of progressive revelation will not end; however, it is believed to be cyclical.