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1 | Kind of truth | Rom 1:18 | Reformer Joe | 27354 | ||
Zion: In addition to Lionstrong's comments, I would just like to point out that the rest of the Romans passage itself points out what that truth is: "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse." --Romans 1:18-20 So while Jesus was the clearest expression of God that has ever been revealed to the world, Romans 1 is speaking of things that have been clearly seen (and yet suppressed) since the creation of the world (i.e. creation itself). This is what theologians refer to as "the light of nature" or "general revelation." This truth has been made known to all, been made evident within all men, and yet in our sin we reject it. This revelation reveals God the Father to us, but this revelation reveals nothing about salvation for the sinner. That is when we come to the Bible, the other level of "truth": "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth." --John 17:17 Scripture, in that it reveals everything we need to know regarding the salvation that is through Christ alone, is often termed "special revelation." This self-revelation on God's part is above and beyond the general revelation in creation that simply leaves sinful humans without an "out." The biblical narrative, properly seen as Creation (Genesis 1-2), Fall (Genesis 3:1-14). and Redemption (Genesis 3:15-Revelation 22:21) presents the revelation needed to save the sinner. Therefore, in answer to your question (I think), the truth presented in Romans 1:1-3:18 is the truth that CONDEMNS the sinner. Verses 3:21-24 begin to reveal the gospel, which is the truth that SAVES the sinner. Hope this helps steer the discussion along! --Joe! |
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2 | THANK YOU JOE | Rom 1:18 | zion | 27366 | ||
JOE!!!!! Brother! Thankyou Your answer is and excellent one! I was thinking of truth as a type of category not the one truth that actually does something. I appreciate that very much. Maybe you could help with another question I have posted. Why doe a sinner need to Honour God AS God, if his heart is to be in the right attitude and spirit to receive salvation? |
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3 | THANK YOU JOE | Rom 1:18 | kalos | 27421 | ||
No sarcasm intended. Just thought I'd ask: Do you always post your Notes as Questions? | ||||||