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WHAT MAY BE KNOWN ABOUT GOD IS PLAIN TO THEM

The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. For what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse. ~ Romans 1:18-20 Berean Study Bible

Other translations say God revealed it, made it evident, showed it, or manifested it to them. God reveals reality through the things He has created. And God also speaks other ways. However, He never contradicts Himself. For instance, we’ve already mentioned no true divine revelation of any kind will ever contradict the Bible since God knows all things and can’t lie. God doesn’t get confused or make mistakes. He knows the end from the beginning and doesn’t need to change His mind or change His plan.

However, you must keep in mind that God’s plan has phases. For instance, God worked differently before Christ died and rose again than He worked after Christ died on the cross. That’s because some parts of the Old Covenant are fulfilled in Christ. God fulfilled some through the cross. God is now fulfilling some in you. For instance, the blood of animal sacrifices was a symbol that looked forward to the real sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross for your sins. God fulfilled that sacrifice in Christ. God used circumcision and all the rituals of purification as symbols. They looked forward to the real removal of the flesh and purification of our hearts in this age. God is fulfilling that purification in you. God is removing your fleshly nature. And yet, Jesus said until heaven and earth shall pass away, not even one iota nor one stroke of a letter shall pass away from the law until everything is fulfilled.

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God doesn’t get confused or make mistakes.

The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. For what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse. ~ Romans 1:18-20 Berean Study Bible

Other translations say God revealed it, made it evident, showed it, or manifested it to them. God reveals reality through the things He has created. And God also speaks other ways. However, He never contradicts Himself. For instance, we’ve already mentioned no true divine revelation of any kind will ever contradict the Bible since God knows all things and can’t lie. God doesn’t get confused or make mistakes. He knows the end from the beginning and doesn’t need to change His mind or change His plan.

However, you must keep in mind that God’s plan has phases. For instance, God worked differently before Christ died and rose again than He worked after Christ died on the cross. That’s because some parts of the Old Covenant are fulfilled in Christ. God fulfilled some through the cross. God is now fulfilling some in you. For instance, the blood of animal sacrifices was a symbol that looked forward to the real sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross for your sins. God fulfilled that sacrifice in Christ. God used circumcision and all the rituals of purification as symbols. They looked forward to the real removal of the flesh and purification of our hearts in this age. God is fulfilling that purification in you. God is removing your fleshly nature. And yet, Jesus said until heaven and earth shall pass away, not even one iota nor one stroke of a letter shall pass away from the law until everything is fulfilled.

God Speaks Many Ways

God speaks through Scripture and every means of divine revelation mentioned in Scripture. He speaks through those who yield to the Holy Spirit, and you see that written here:

You know that when you were pagans, you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. ~ 1 Corinthians 12:2-3 Berean Study Bible

The idols were mute. They couldn’t talk. But God speaks through those who yield themselves to His Spirit. And God also speaks through the things He has created. In the first chapter of Romans, God tells you about how He reveals Himself to every person, believer and unbeliever alike, through the things He has created.

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God speaks through those who yield to the Holy Spirit

God speaks through Scripture and every means of divine revelation mentioned in Scripture. He speaks through those who yield to the Holy Spirit, and you see that written here:

You know that when you were pagans, you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. ~ 1 Corinthians 12:2-3 Berean Study Bible

The idols were mute. They couldn’t talk. But God speaks through those who yield themselves to His Spirit. And God also speaks through the things He has created. In the first chapter of Romans, God tells you about how He reveals Himself to every person, believer and unbeliever alike, through the things He has created.

Divine Revelation Within Reach of Every Person

Divine revelation is within reach for every person without exception. Whenever you hear someone reading the Bible, God is speaking to you. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re listening or responding to God. Listening is up to you. You may be trying to fit the Bible into your preconceived ideas of theology. You can read the Bible and filter it through your preconceived ideas so you never hear God’s voice. God speaks through Scripture. He also speaks through the methods of divine revelation mentioned in Scripture.

A word of warning! It does no good to seek Jesus Christ if you expect Him to confirm your preconceived ideas. He isn’t here to cater to your fleshly thoughts and learned philosophies or theologies. He doesn’t encourage your fleshly, carnal desires. He’s here to shatter every error and replace it with the truth. You need to come to Him in humility and ask Him to forgive you, correct you, and fundamentally change you. You need a fundamental change to your spirit, mind, and body. You need to allow Him to transfigure your entire three-part being: spirit, mind\soul, and body. You have a problem if you think your own preconceived ideas are the right preconceived ideas and better than the preconceived ideas of others. An attitude like that makes it difficult for the Holy Spirit to get through to you as you read Scripture or hear a brother or sister who is speaking by the Holy Spirit.

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Divine revelation is within reach for every person without exception.

Divine revelation is within reach for every person without exception. Whenever you hear someone reading the Bible, God is speaking to you. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re listening or responding to God. Listening is up to you. You may be trying to fit the Bible into your preconceived ideas of theology. You can read the Bible and filter it through your preconceived ideas so you never hear God’s voice. God speaks through Scripture. He also speaks through the methods of divine revelation mentioned in Scripture.

A word of warning! It does no good to seek Jesus Christ if you expect Him to confirm your preconceived ideas. He isn’t here to cater to your fleshly thoughts and learned philosophies or theologies. He doesn’t encourage your fleshly, carnal desires. He’s here to shatter every error and replace it with the truth. You need to come to Him in humility and ask Him to forgive you, correct you, and fundamentally change you. You need a fundamental change to your spirit, mind, and body. You need to allow Him to transfigure your entire three-part being: spirit, mind\soul, and body. You have a problem if you think your own preconceived ideas are the right preconceived ideas and better than the preconceived ideas of others. An attitude like that makes it difficult for the Holy Spirit to get through to you as you read Scripture or hear a brother or sister who is speaking by the Holy Spirit.

Become mature in Christ

Over time, you become more mature in Christ if you listen to His voice and yield to His Spirit rather than doing your own will. You’re transformed into the image and likeness of Christ. Christ is fully formed in you, and the fleshly nature disappears. That’s the promise. That’s the certain hope.

You’re somewhere on that Pathway to maturity. So am I. With maturity comes discernment.

Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He’s the Pathway on which you walk. He’s the Truth that lights your Pathway so you can see where you’re going. And He’s the Life you’re approaching.

Since you’re on this Pathway, you aren’t staying in one place. You’re moving forward in Christ and changing as you go.

It’s possible to go backward but not if you desire God and Truth. If you’re sincere in following Christ, you cannot fail because your success doesn’t depend on you. Christ is the Captain.

That doesn’t remove your free will. You still choose to yield to Him or resist Him. He won’t force you.

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Become more mature in Christ

Over time, you become more mature in Christ if you listen to His voice and yield to His Spirit rather than doing your own will. You’re transformed into the image and likeness of Christ. Christ is fully formed in you, and the fleshly nature disappears. That’s the promise. That’s the certain hope.

You’re somewhere on that Pathway to maturity. So am I. With maturity comes discernment.

Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He’s the Pathway on which you walk. He’s the Truth that lights your Pathway so you can see where you’re going. And He’s the Life you’re approaching.

Since you’re on this Pathway, you aren’t staying in one place. You’re moving forward in Christ and changing as you go.

It’s possible to go backward but not if you desire God and Truth. If you’re sincere in following Christ, you cannot fail because your success doesn’t depend on you. Christ is the Captain.

That doesn’t remove your free will. You still choose to yield to Him or resist Him. He won’t force you.

Jesus Pardons and Cleanses You

Jesus said He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He’s the Pathway. He’s the Truth that lights the Pathway. And He’s the Life that’s the destination of the Pathway. You need to stay on the Pathway. If you leave the Pathway, you can either slip off the Pathway or step off the Pathway. In either case, God has a solution.

You sometimes may get off the Pathway. You might either slip or step off. In either case, you miss the way if you disconnect from Christ. You’re in a war. Satan is working to deceive you. If you step off the Pathway, God corrects you, forgives you, and brings you back on the Pathway provided you admit you’re wrong. You must confess your sins.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. ~ 1 John 1:9 Berean Study Bible

He doesn’t just promise to pardon you. He promises to cleanse you, to make you clean. He wants to change your sinful nature and purge out your natural tendency toward unrighteousness.

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Don’t Leave God’s Pathway

Jesus said He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He’s the Pathway. He’s the Truth that lights the Pathway. And He’s the Life that’s the destination of the Pathway. You need to stay on the Pathway. If you leave the Pathway, you can either slip off the Pathway or step off the Pathway. In either case, God has a solution.

You sometimes may get off the Pathway. You might either slip or step off. In either case, you miss the way if you disconnect from Christ. You’re in a war. Satan is working to deceive you. If you step off the Pathway, God corrects you, forgives you, and brings you back on the Pathway provided you admit you’re wrong. You must confess your sins.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. ~ 1 John 1:9 Berean Study Bible

He doesn’t just promise to pardon you. He promises to cleanse you, to make you clean. He wants to change your sinful nature and purge out your natural tendency toward unrighteousness.

It’s possible to know something absolutely but not completely

It’s possible to know something absolutely but not completely. You know Jesus Christ if you have a relationship with Him. And yet, you don’t know Him as you ought to know Him. Your relationship grows over time. You mature in Christ. You don’t know Him completely. And yet, you know Christ absolutely. Your relationship with Him is absolute. It’s undeniable.

Scripture tells me if I think I know a matter I don’t know it as I ought to know it. If I think there’s something I understand well, God needs to show me what I don’t understand about it. That doesn’t mean I don’t know anything. I know some things. I’m certain about them. And yet, God is going to give me a better understanding of those things as I walk with Him and listen to His voice. The same goes for you.

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Always Learning. Always Maturing.

It’s possible to know something absolutely but not completely. You know Jesus Christ if you have a relationship with Him. And yet, you don’t know Him as you ought to know Him. Your relationship grows over time. You mature in Christ. You don’t know Him completely. And yet, you know Christ absolutely. Your relationship with Him is absolute. It’s undeniable.

Scripture tells me if I think I know a matter I don’t know it as I ought to know it. If I think there’s something I understand well, God needs to show me what I don’t understand about it. That doesn’t mean I don’t know anything. I know some things. I’m certain about them. And yet, God is going to give me a better understanding of those things as I walk with Him and listen to His voice. The same goes for you.

Only Jesus reveals the meaning of life and explains the Bible.

Jesus shows the way for all who follow Him. He reveals the meaning of life. He explains the Bible.

However, don’t let anyone deceive you. Divine revelation will never conflict with Scripture. It will show you how to apply Scripture to your life. It will expose those who add their own ideas to Scripture. It will lead you in ways that agree with Scripture, but it will never disagree with Scripture.

And, when I say divine revelation, I’m not talking about adding new books to the Bible or changing the Bible in any way. I’m talking about being led by the Holy Spirit into the righteousness of God. I’m talking about the Holy Spirit explaining the Bible to you and applying the truth of the Bible to your life in a practical way.

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Jesus reveals the meaning of life and explains the Bible.

Jesus shows the way for all who follow Him. He reveals the meaning of life. He explains the Bible.

However, don’t let anyone deceive you. Divine revelation will never conflict with Scripture. It will show you how to apply Scripture to your life. It will expose those who add their own ideas to Scripture. It will lead you in ways that agree with Scripture, but it will never disagree with Scripture.

And, when I say divine revelation, I’m not talking about adding new books to the Bible or changing the Bible in any way. I’m talking about being led by the Holy Spirit into the righteousness of God. I’m talking about the Holy Spirit explaining the Bible to you and applying the truth of the Bible to your life in a practical way.

You need truth, but you can’t self-generate truth.

You need truth, but you can’t self-generate truth. Your fallen and limited mind can only make up stuff. What’s the solution?

The solution is divine revelation. Jesus is real and knowable. All truth, wisdom, understanding, and knowledge are hidden in Him. He will lead you and teach you the truth you need to know. He’s the secret key to knowing the truth.

Divine revelation offers true premises, but those who refuse to respond to Christ are stuck. They’re stuck in a world without the possibility of knowing the truth. Without the possibility of knowing the truth, they can’t think rationally. Since ungodly thinkers don’t want to respond to Christ, they claim everything is relative. They claim no absolutes exist. They fall into postmodern insanity.

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You need truth, but you can’t self-generate truth.

You need truth, but you can’t self-generate truth. Your fallen and limited mind can only make up stuff. What’s the solution?

The solution is divine revelation. Jesus is real and knowable. All truth, wisdom, understanding, and knowledge are hidden in Him. He will lead you and teach you the truth you need to know. He’s the secret key to knowing the truth.

Divine revelation offers true premises, but those who refuse to respond to Christ are stuck. They’re stuck in a world without the possibility of knowing the truth. Without the possibility of knowing the truth, they can’t think rationally. Since ungodly thinkers don’t want to respond to Christ, they claim everything is relative. They claim no absolutes exist. They fall into postmodern insanity.

TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE

It’s NOT good to be on the wrong road that will never get you to your destination. It’s not good to be trying to find the truth where no truth can be found. However, getting on the right road that leads to truth is within your grasp. You need to know the secret.

The Secret Key

Suppose you limited yourself to the human mind alone. Then, the only way you could know anything would be to know everything about everything. You would have to be all-knowing and incapable of being wrong. You would have to be absolutely pure so no lie could fool you. No human meets that standard. Thankfully, you know Someone Who knows everything, Who can’t lie, Who can’t be deceived, and Who is willing to reveal the necessary truths to you. Only God meets that standard. You can have absolute knowledge through Jesus Christ. It’s absolute but partial knowledge. You can only know what God reveals. Without the truth that flows from Christ alone, every human thought is corrupt.

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TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE

It’s NOT good to be on the wrong road that will never get you to your destination. It’s not good to be trying to find the truth where no truth can be found. However, getting on the right road that leads to truth is within your grasp. You need to know the secret.

The Secret Key

Suppose you limited yourself to the human mind alone. Then, the only way you could know anything would be to know everything about everything. You would have to be all-knowing and incapable of being wrong. You would have to be absolutely pure so no lie could fool you. No human meets that standard. Thankfully, you know Someone Who knows everything, Who can’t lie, Who can’t be deceived, and Who is willing to reveal the necessary truths to you. Only God meets that standard. You can have absolute knowledge through Jesus Christ. It’s absolute but partial knowledge. You can only know what God reveals. Without the truth that flows from Christ alone, every human thought is corrupt.

What if you suddenly found out your most cherished beliefs were all false?

Have you ever asked this question of yourself? How do you know? Were you able to come up with an ironclad reason to believe what you believe? Was your reason based on truth? How do you know what you call “truth” is the truth?

What if you suddenly found out your most cherished beliefs were all false? What if you found out you were missing the most important, exciting, and fulfilling elements of life? Just imagine that for a moment. Consider how you would feel. It’s not a happy thought, but it’s worth thinking long and hard about.

Stop for a few moments. Don’t just lightly consider those questions without seriously answering them. They’re too important to gloss over. Give it some serious thought.

The Bible speaks to you about those who are forever learning but never coming to the knowledge of the truth. No one wants to be part of that group. Fortunately, the remedy is NOT difficult. At the same time, some people may have trouble admitting they need the remedy because they don’t want to allow reality to correct their firmly-established worldviews. Humility is uncomfortable. Changing your mind is hard.

Even if some of what you believe is wrong, you can find your errors and correct them. It’s OK to be on the road to a destination when you’re heading toward the destination. You haven’t arrived, but at least you’re on the way.

There is one thing you can verify. Jesus is real and you can know Him. He will answer your questions. He will speak the answers into your mind. You know the difference between His voice and your own self-talk. You know the difference between His voice and the demons who try to speak doubt into your mind.

James 3:14-17 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHY ANY KNOWLEDGE YOU THINK YOU HAVE IS ACTUALLY TRUE?

Most people think they have knowledge. And yet, they can’t tell you why they believe that “knowledge” is true. They got it from a book, a class, or a show. However, they can’t tell you why they think that book, class, or show is telling them the truth. Maybe they can give you a reason for their belief, but why do they trust that reason? Eventually, they can’t answer the question of how they know. They come to a point of miraculous revelation. They might think their “miraculous mind” can make up stuff that’s automatically true. They might think people with letters behind their names have this “miraculous ability.” They might think celebrities or news personalities are “miraculous in their thinking.” In some way, they believe in “miraculous revelation” even if they refuse to admit it.

All the riches of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Christ Jesus. The human mind can’t reason to truth, but we can receive the truth from Christ. If we turn our attention to Him in humble respect, He will open up the windows of heavenly revelation to us. We will move on a path of continuous unfolding truth that continually corrects our hidden misconceptions and mistakes until we reach that glorious Day He has promised when the carnal nature of death and darkness has evaporated and been replaced step-by-step by His glorious Light as we listened to His voice and yielded to His Spirit to the point that He was able to say His words and do His acts through us.

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