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NASB | Jeremiah 10:10 But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and the everlasting King. At His wrath the earth quakes, And the nations cannot endure His indignation. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Jeremiah 10:10 But the LORD is the true God and the God who is Truth; He is the living God and the everlasting King. The earth quakes and shudders at His wrath, And the nations are not able to endure His indignation. |
Subject: General Revelation |
Bible Note: 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 |