Brookfield Church of Christ
Jan 19, 2020 Sun am Rom 1:28
Why Do Men Reject God?
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Genesis 1:1–4NIV2011
Hebrews 1:1–4NIV2011
Romans 1:28NIV2011
James 4:1–2NIV2011
Romans 1.28NIV2011
- IntroductionIn continuing our theme of “Reality is, There is a God”, today we’ll examine several reasons why men still reject God.They reject is reality and his sovereignty.ObjectiveThe Great SuppressionThe Inconvenient TruthMany Colored Shades of LiesThe Great Suppression
Romans 1:18–20 ESV For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.Rom 1:18-20God provides enough light to all man to guide them to himPaul here reveals why God’s wrath is revealedBecause man stifles God’s revealed truthBecause man is ungrateful and foolishRomans 1:21–22 ESV For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools,Romans 1:21 ESV For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened.What is the end resultRomans 1:24 ESV Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves,The Inconvenient TruthRomans 1:28 ESV And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done.Romans 1:Romans 1:28–32 ESV And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless. Though they know God’s righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them.Acts 24:25 ESV And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will summon you.”Romans 1:29–32 ESV They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless. Though they know God’s righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them.Romans 1:28-Many Colored Shades of LiesWhy do we wear shades? To shield our eyes from the lightHow you see God and think of God will determine how you live your lifeThere is No God ShadesPsalm 10:4 ESV In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are, “There is no God.”2 Thessalonians 2:9–11 ESV The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false,Thoughts determine actions2 ThesActions determine habitsHabits determine charactercharacter determines a life-styleYour life-style will determine your destinyNot Taking God Serious ShadesWe don’t think we need to. According to this view of the Scriptures, diligence and devotion to God are non-issues; human effort is not necessary for spiritual maturity.We don’t think we have to. We may be bound by the tradition of “nominal” Christianity. Interested only in the bare minimum required by the law.We’re fearful and discouraged. Dragged down by past struggles, we’re doubtful that it’ll do any good to try again. We’ve broken so many commitments to God, we’re afraid to make any more. Our spiritual growth is smothered under a blanket of pessimism.We’re lazy. Like the lukewarm LaodiceansRevelation 3:15–18 ESV “ ‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself and the shame of your nakedness may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, so that you may see.Hyphenated ShadesLuke 9:23 ESV And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.God’s Plan For Your Salvation Romans 1:18–20KJV1900
Romans 1:21–22KJV1900
Romans 1:24KJV1900
Romans 1:28KJV1900
Acts 24:25KJV1900
Romans 1:29–32KJV1900
Psalm 10:4KJV1900
Revelation 3:15–18KJV1900
Luke 9:23KJV1900
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