{"id":1126,"date":"2009-08-16T21:07:23","date_gmt":"2009-08-17T03:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ministryofgrace.org\/blog\/?p=1126"},"modified":"2009-08-16T21:07:23","modified_gmt":"2009-08-17T03:07:23","slug":"romans-120-created-evidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ministryofgrace.org\/test\/romans-120-created-evidence\/","title":{"rendered":"Romans 1:20 – Created Evidence"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Romans 1:20<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

For since the creation of the world His invisible<\/span> attributes<\/span><\/em> are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made,<\/span> even<\/span><\/em> His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Truth to Learn<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

God reveals much about Himself in His created world.<\/p>\n

Behind the Words<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The word in today\u2019s verse translated \u201cinvisible<\/span>\u201d is from the Greek word ahoratos<\/span><\/em>, which is a compound word made up of a<\/span><\/em>, implying negation, and a form of hora\u014d<\/span><\/em>, which means \u201cto see\u201d or \u201cto behold.\u201d Hence, ahoratos<\/span><\/em> means that which is unseen, or invisible.<\/p>\n

The words \u201cclearly seen<\/span>\u201d are from the Greek, kathorat\u014d<\/span><\/em>, which is a compound word made up of kata<\/span><\/em> meaning \u201cdown\u201d (as in this case, it is often used for intensity) and a form of hora\u014d<\/span><\/em>, which we just learned means \u201cto see.\u201d So kathorat\u014d<\/span><\/em> could mean \u201cto look down upon\u201d but more accurately means \u201cto see distinctly or clearly.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cUnderstood<\/span>\u201d is translated from noie\u014d<\/span><\/em>, a form of nous<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cthe mind.\u201d Noie\u014d<\/span><\/em> implies an exercise of the mind. That is, it means \u201cto comprehend or understand.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meaning Explained<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Paul now explains what he meant in the previous verse when he said, \u201cbecause what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown<\/span> it<\/span><\/em> to them.<\/span>\u201d It has already been pointed out that not all things about God are apparent or even knowable by the finite minds of humans. However, there are things about God which are knowable even though they are not visibly apparent.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut,\u201d you may ask, \u201cwhat are these invisible things?\u201d Paul answers that question in the latter part of today\u2019s verse, \u201cHis eternal power and Godhead <\/span>(Godness or Divinity).\u201d Mankind understands the fact that God is who He says He is and understands His immeasurable power because they can be seen in creation. Paul says that these things are \u201cclearly seen<\/span>\u201d and \u201cunderstood<\/span>\u201d by the created things (which includes mankind).<\/p>\n

Let me say it again, God\u2019s power and Godliness, though invisible, are clearly perceived and understood by His creatures by viewing all that God created. We cannot actually see God\u2019s limitless power, but we can see the result of it in creation. We cannot see the Godness of God but we can see the effect of it in mankind himself. Anyone who has ever seen the birth of a child is confronted with the power and dominion of God and to deny it is to suppress the truth.<\/p>\n

Therefore, Paul says, people who hold down the truth about God are without excuse! Much of the world today refuses to believe in the God of creation. Instead, they have a god they call evolution. Some day they will stand before the creator and He will be undeniable. I believe it takes more faith to believe that everything we see came into existence through a \u201cscientific\u201d process that cannot be seen, much less proven, than to believe that God created it.<\/p>\n

Application<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The next time you gaze at a sunset, a mountain, a river, a beautiful flower, the starry sky on a clear night, or the miracle of conception and birth, be in awe. This is evidence of God, Himself! And, this God of creation wants to have a close personal relationship with you. Yes, even you!<\/p>\n

In God\u2019s service, for His glory,<\/strong><\/p>\n

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