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NASB | Romans 1:20 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 1:20 For ever since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through His workmanship [all His creation, the wonderful things that He has made], so that they [who fail to believe and trust in Him] are without excuse and without defense. [Ps 19:1-4; Eph 2:10] |
Bible Question:
Hi, I just wondered what happens to the people that do not know who Jesus is? I know that Jesus is the key to be accepted to heaven but it is not their fault that they never were presentated with an opportunity to get to know who He is or even heard of Him. Its not a question of ignorance. Its a question of not being across the Word of God during their lives. What really happens to them after life? Do God purish them to Hell even though they may be good people? Thanks |
Bible Answer: Hello skasian, Welcome to the Forum. This is an oft-asked question. Scripture is clear about those who haven't heard. Rom. 1:18-20- "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." (NASB) Paul's argument here is that God can be known by what He has done! This means that (we) men have had access to a basic knowledge of God ever since the creation of the world. Both Gentiles and Jews are without excuse before God on the basis of natural revelation. (2:1) I hope this helps, BradK |