Connect Romans 1:19 with Psalm 19:1 on God's revelation through creation. The Open Secret of Creation Romans 1:19: “since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them.” Psalm 19:1: “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” God Makes Himself Plain • Paul states that knowledge of God is “plain.” • David hears the same message in the heavens. • Creation is not whispering; it is announcing God’s reality and character. Two Verses, One Voice • Romans 1:19 emphasizes the inner awareness God plants in every heart. • Psalm 19:1 highlights the outer witness written across the sky. • Together, they show God speaking both within us and around us. Echoes in the Rest of Scripture • Psalm 8:3-4 – Awe at the moon and stars anchors the psalmist’s wonder. • Isaiah 40:26 – “Lift up your eyes and see… He calls them all by name.” • Acts 14:17 – God “did good, giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons.” • Colossians 1:16 – “All things were created through Him and for Him.” • Hebrews 11:3 – “By faith we understand that the universe was formed by God’s command.” What Creation Reveals • God’s Glory – Vastness of space mirrors His majesty. • God’s Power – Precision of orbits and ecosystems shows His might. • God’s Faithfulness – Sunrise after sunrise displays unwavering consistency. • God’s Goodness – Seasons, food, and beauty testify to His care. Why No One Has an Excuse • External witness (Psalm 19) + internal witness (Romans 1) = universal revelation. • Every sunrise, star cluster, and gentle rainfall leaves a divine footprint. • Suppressing this truth requires active resistance against what is “plain.” Living in the Light of Creation’s Sermon • Receive the daily reminder: each natural scene is a revelation, not random. • Cultivate gratitude: thank God for specific wonders you notice. • Proclaim what you see: let creation’s testimony spark conversations about the Creator. |
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