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1 | General Revelation | Jer 10:10 | Jalek | 240303 | ||
Greetings, While I respect R. C. Sproul, I must comment on this quote. There's far more to what God reveals in General Revelation than what R. C. Sproul comments on. Paul tells us in Romans 1:18-20 that God revealed two things, not just one. He also revealed it in two different ways. While I agree that both ways fall under General Revelation, and that General Revelation doesn't contain saving knowledge, it can however lead to Special Revelation and Saving Knowledge. First, God revealed his wrath. He reveals it against Man's ungodliness and unrighteousness. He revealed this from Heaven. Now, Sproul comments that general revelation renders us without excuse. My question is ... excuse for what? Paul tells us in verse 21. "Although they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks". There is an implied expectation within General revelation. That expectation is simple recognition. God expects man to recognize his existence, and to give him the honor due for his position as God and Creator. That is the first step towards salvation, recognizing that God exists and turning to him. This is revealed in General revelation. Second, God revealed his nature. He didn't reveal this just in the created world around us. Notice what Paul says in verse 19, "that which is known about God is evident within them,". This isn't just in nature, but is revealed within us as well. Humanity was created initially to be in the image and likeness of God. While ruined by sin, enough of that image still exists for God to use to reveal himself to us. But furthermore, in verse 20, Paul says that proof of God's nature is "clearly seen" and "understood". In Romans 1:18-32, Paul shows a downhill degradation as Mankind falls further and further into depravity. Each time a step is taken, God gives mankind a chance to turn back from their ways, and recognize his sovereignty. If they don't, God punishes them. So, yes, General Revelation doesn't offer saving information, but it does point to where saving information can be found. Jalek |
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2 | General Revelation | Jer 10:10 | CDBJ | 240321 | ||
Greetings, I know I am a little late with this post but I finally found time to redeem the same and I would like to say that I enjoyed your post! Backing up a little we see the same thing emphasized by Jesus in John’s gospel and to admit less would not be in keeping with sound doctrine. John 16:7-12 (NASB) 7 "But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. 8 "And He, when He comes, will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment; Notice what the single sin is that will condemn humanity and it is being communicated by the Holy Spirit Himself; this is the only sin that Jesus didn't and couldn't pay the price for on the cross! 9 concerning sin, because they do not believe in Me; 10 and concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father and you no longer see Me; 11 and concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged. 12 "I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. The sad part is there are humans that don’t care to bear what He, the Spirit, is telling them and their heart gets harder and harder! What the righteousness of God demands the justice of God must execute. CDBJ |
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