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NASB | Romans 1:18 ¶ For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 1:18 ¶ For [God does not overlook sin and] the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who in their wickedness suppress and stifle the truth, |
Bible Question:
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? |
Bible Answer: Zion: Glad I could help! I suppose that your second question has to do with Romans 1:21. "For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened." This is a continuation of Paul's previous discussion on God revealing himself clearly in creation. This verse begins the response of sinful humanity to God's self-revelation. God, by virtue of being the creator and infinite in his perfection is absolutely deserving (and rightfully demanding) of our total praise and obedience. As the Westminster Shorter Catechism puts it, our chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever. That was the purpose for which we were created. However, thanks to the Fall, our natures have been corrupted and we no longer serve the purpose for which we have been created (i.e. total allegiance and worship and obedience of God). R.C. Sproul uses the term "cosmic treason" to describe this supression of God's revealed truth and our unwillingness to honor God as the God that he is. Therefore, the judgment that will befall those who have rejected Christ is not based on rejecting Christ in itself, but this rebellion against God the Father. We all stand guilty of rebellion against our perfect Creator. Only those in Christ are forgiven of that sin and the sins resulting from that. The rest of Romans 1 illustrates the result of such defiance of God and the depths of the depravity to which God gave humanity over. --Joe! |