Question 3
How may we know there is a God?
The light of nature in man and the works of God plainly declare there is a God;a but his word and Spirit only do it fully and effectually for the salvation of sinners.b
How may we know there is a God?
The light of nature in man and the works of God plainly declare there is a God;a but his word and Spirit only do it fully and effectually for the salvation of sinners.b
a. Romans 1:19–20; Psalm 19:1–3; Acts 17:24
Romans 1:19–20
1:19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
1:19 For what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 1:20 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.
Psalm 19:1–3
19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. 19:2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. 19:3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
19:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. 19:2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. 19:3 Without speech or language, without a sound to be heard,
Acts 17:24
17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
17:24 The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands.
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b. 1 Corinthians 2:10; 2 Timothy 3:15,16
1 Corinthians 2:10
2:10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
2:10 But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.
2 Timothy 3:15; 2 Timothy 3:16
3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
3:15 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
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