What does "all humanity has seen" reveal about God's universal presence? Setting the Scene “All mankind has seen it; man beholds it from afar.” (Job 36:25) What the Phrase Means • “All mankind” – every person, everywhere, in every generation • “has seen it” – an action already accomplished; God has made Himself observable • “from afar” – even where distance (physical, cultural, spiritual) exists, the evidence remains visible How This Reveals God’s Universal Presence • Universal witness – No one is excluded; awareness of God’s works crosses every boundary • Undeniable evidence – Creation, providence, and moral conscience display Him so plainly that humanity “has seen” rather than “might see” (Romans 1:19-20) • Transcending distance – Even when people feel far from God, His fingerprints reach them (Psalm 139:7-10) • Continuous revelation – The verb tense points to an ongoing reality; every sunrise and storm repeats the testimony (Psalm 19:1-4) • Accountability for all – Because everyone has been shown, everyone is responsible to respond (Acts 17:30-31) Supporting Passages • Psalm 33:13-15 – “The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men.” • Isaiah 40:5 – “The glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all flesh will see it together.” • Luke 3:6 – “All humanity will see God’s salvation.” • Romans 10:18 – “Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.” Key Truths at a Glance • God’s presence is not regional or selective; it is global and pervasive. • His self-disclosure is both external (creation) and internal (conscience). • The universality of this revelation removes every excuse for unbelief. • Recognizing that “all humanity has seen” invites personal acknowledgment, worship, and obedience today. |
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