Connect John 1:10 with Romans 1:20 on recognizing God through creation. Recognizing the Creator through His Creation “He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him.” “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.” The Word: Creator Present among His Works • John identifies Jesus as the eternal Word who personally fashioned everything (John 1:3). • Verse 10 reveals the irony: the Maker walks among what He made, yet His creatures miss Him. • Colossians 1:16-17 reinforces that all things hold together in Christ, underscoring His continual involvement with creation. Creation: A Living Testimony • Romans 1:20 states that God’s “invisible qualities” are “clearly seen” in what He has made. • Psalm 19:1 adds that “the heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” • Everyday evidences—sunrise rhythm, intricate DNA, ordered galaxies—speak of divine power and wisdom. Human Response: Recognition or Rejection • Romans says humanity is “without excuse” because creation’s witness is unmistakable. • John shows that, even with the Creator in human flesh, many still refused to recognize Him. • The issue is not lack of evidence but the posture of the heart (John 3:19-20). Bringing the Verses Together • John 1:10 highlights a tragic failure to recognize the Creator when He entered history. • Romans 1:20 explains that recognition should already have been happening through creation’s constant proclamation. • Together they reveal a consistent biblical theme: God makes Himself knowable, yet fallen humanity suppresses that revelation unless regenerated by grace. Living with Eyes Wide Open • Acknowledge every element of the natural world as personal workmanship from Christ (Genesis 1:1; Hebrews 1:2-3). • Receive creation’s witness with gratitude, allowing it to stir worship rather than indifference (Acts 14:17). • Let the recognition that “the world was made through Him” shape daily trust and obedience, honoring the One who both crafted and redeemed creation. |
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