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NASB | Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing [what is told], and what is heard comes by the [preaching of the] message concerning Christ. |
Bible Question: Can a man know God and be intimately acquainted with Him and not have scriptures? |
Bible Answer: Hello, I'd have to say yes to this question. In Romans 2:12-16, Paul deals with a similar question. In this case, He is dealing with the Law. Up until Paul's time, the Jews kept the Law all to themselves. The gentiles were excluded from knowing it. That wasn't God's intentions. As a result, Paul says this in verse 14, Those who do not have the Law, yet instinctively do that which is in the Law, their actions become a law unto themselves. Now, while this is dealing with God's judgement in sin rather than the application of Grace, I think the same principle applies. Romans 1:18-32 teaches that God has revealed himself to all of mankind. As a result, man has no excuse before God. This is basically referring to general revelation or God's revelation through natural means. It also is believed that such revelation is non saving. However, God is still revealing himself. Besides, with his power, he can make himself known to any he choses, saving or otherwise. Jesusman |