The Church of Christ cannot be creedless and live.
Especially in an age of doubt and confusion,
it is her duty to define the Christian faith and proclaim it to the world.
Especially in an age of doubt and confusion,
it is her duty to define the Christian faith and proclaim it to the world.
Question 2
How does it appear that there is a God?
The very light of nature in man, and the works of God, declare plainly that there is a God; but only His word and Spirit sufficiently and effectually reveal Him unto men for their salvation.
Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse. (Romans 1:19-20)
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament teaches His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night teaches knowledge. There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. (Psalms 19:1-2)
Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for those who love Him. (1 Cor. 2:9)
...The holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. (2 Tim. 3:15)
Christian, do you believe people when they say you can't know there's a God? Do you ever wonder in your own spirit how you can know it to be true? But if you are to trust your eternal soul to God you need desperately to be convinced that He exists. This question askes "can mankind know there is a God?" In other words, is there a single soul that can deny to his fullest being God's reality?
Of course not. But people "suppress the truth in unrighteousness" as Romans 1:18 says. People know there is a God, but they don't know His character or will to any saving decree by natural revelation. But through the special revelation of the Bible through the Spirit people come to know the danger they are in, and how to be reconciled to God.
How does it appear that there is a God?
The very light of nature in man, and the works of God, declare plainly that there is a God; but only His word and Spirit sufficiently and effectually reveal Him unto men for their salvation.
Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse. (Romans 1:19-20)
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament teaches His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night teaches knowledge. There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. (Psalms 19:1-2)
Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for those who love Him. (1 Cor. 2:9)
...The holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. (2 Tim. 3:15)
Christian, do you believe people when they say you can't know there's a God? Do you ever wonder in your own spirit how you can know it to be true? But if you are to trust your eternal soul to God you need desperately to be convinced that He exists. This question askes "can mankind know there is a God?" In other words, is there a single soul that can deny to his fullest being God's reality?
Of course not. But people "suppress the truth in unrighteousness" as Romans 1:18 says. People know there is a God, but they don't know His character or will to any saving decree by natural revelation. But through the special revelation of the Bible through the Spirit people come to know the danger they are in, and how to be reconciled to God.
2 comments:
People Rely to much on trying to understand their own miniscule lifes lessons which are meaningless unless you have those reliablities in Gods word, which most dont which inevitably leads to no understanding or grasp of truth or ultimatly no answers from God due to no devotion in God. I like your style Jon. I just happened to stumble on a email you sent me a few months ago that gave me your Xanga Blog which lead me to here. I have few Blogs But they are on Myspace if you are interested. Peace and May God abound you with his almighty Grace
The LC question I learned had "only" placed after "Spirit" i.e. "But His Word and Spirit only do...."
These are very good questions and worth much thought upon.
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