Question 2
How doth it appear that there is a God?
The very light of nature in man, and the works of God, declare plainly that there is a God;a but his word and Spirit only do sufficiently and effectually reveal him unto men for their salvation.b
How does it appear that there is a God?
The very light of nature in man, and the works of God, declare plainly that there is a God;a but his word and Spirit only do sufficiently and effectually reveal him unto men for their salvation.b
a. Romans 1:19–20; Psalm 19:1–3; Acts 17:28
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 17:28
17:28 For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.
17:28 'For in Him we live and move and have our being.' As some of your own poets have said, 'We are His offspring.'
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b. 1 Corinthians 2:9–10; 2 Timothy 3:15–17; Isaiah 59:21
1 Corinthians 2:9–10
2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 2:10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
2:9 Rather, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him." 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 3:15–17
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: 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
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, 3:17 so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
Isaiah 59:21
59:21 As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the Lord; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed’s seed, saith the Lord, from henceforth and for ever.
59:21 "As for Me, this is My covenant with them," says the LORD. "My Spirit will not depart from you, and My words that I have put in your mouth will not depart from your mouth or from the mouths of your children and grandchildren, from now on and forevermore," says the LORD.
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