Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical context, ignorance of God is not merely a lack of knowledge but often a willful disregard for the divine truth and commandments. The Scriptures emphasize that such ignorance, especially when it is deliberate, leads to severe consequences and divine punishment.The Apostle Paul addresses the issue of ignorance in Romans 1:18-20 , where he states, "The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. For what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 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." Here, Paul underscores that ignorance of God is inexcusable because His attributes are evident in creation, leaving humanity without excuse for unbelief or disobedience. In the Old Testament, the prophet Hosea laments the lack of knowledge of God among the Israelites, which leads to their destruction. Hosea 4:6 declares, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children." This passage highlights that ignorance of God and His laws results in rejection and punishment, not only for individuals but also for their descendants. The New Testament further elaborates on the consequences of ignorance in 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 , where Paul writes, "He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might." This passage indicates that ignorance of God, coupled with disobedience to the gospel, results in eternal separation from God, which is the ultimate punishment. In Acts 17:30-31 , Paul speaks to the people of Athens, saying, "Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead." This statement reveals that while God may have overlooked ignorance in the past, the revelation of Jesus Christ and His resurrection calls all people to repentance, making ignorance no longer a valid excuse. The Bible also presents examples of individuals and nations who suffered due to their ignorance of God. In 2 Kings 17:7-18, the fall of Israel is attributed to their ignorance and rejection of God's statutes, leading to their exile. Similarly, in Acts 3:17-19, Peter acknowledges the ignorance of the people in crucifying Jesus but calls them to repentance to avoid further judgment. In summary, the biblical narrative consistently portrays ignorance of God as a serious offense that incurs divine punishment. This ignorance is often linked to a rejection of God's revelation and commandments, resulting in both temporal and eternal consequences. The call to repentance and acknowledgment of God's truth is presented as the remedy to avoid such punishment. Torrey's Topical Textbook Psalm 79:6Pour out your wrath on the heathen that have not known you, and on the kingdoms that have not called on your name. Torrey's Topical Textbook 2 Thessalonians 1:8 Library He Shows that Ignorance Affords no Such Excuse as Shall Free the ... The Knowledge of God Stifled or Corrupted, Ignorantly or ... Argument: Righteous and Pious Men Shall be Rewarded with Never ... The Eternal Punishment of the Wicked Reconciled with the Goodness ... Article I: of God. The First Blast of the Trumpet Whether Ignorance is a Sin? Christians Live as under God's Eye. Ignorance is Better than Error. 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Resources What are the Stations of the Cross and what can we learn from them? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism? | GotQuestions.org When, why, and how does the Lord God discipline us when we sin? | GotQuestions.org Ignorance: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Ignorance of God is No Excuse for Sin Ignorance of God: Evidenced by Living in Sin Ignorance of God: Evidenced by not Keeping his Commands Ignorance of God: Evidenced by Want of Love Ignorance of God: False Prophets Ignorance of God: Ignorance of Christ Is Ignorance of God: Leads to Alienation from God Ignorance of God: Leads to Error Ignorance of God: Leads to Idolatry Ignorance of God: Leads to Persecuting Saints Ignorance of God: Leads to Sinful Lusts Ignorance of God: Ministers should Compassionate Those In Ignorance of God: Ministers should Labour to Remove Ignorance of God: Punishment of Ignorance of God: The Wicked Choose Ignorance of God: The Wicked, in a State of Ignorance: General Scriptures Concerning Ignorance: Punishment of Sins of Abimelech Ignorance: Punishment of Sins of Pharaoh Related Terms Fire-offering (45 Occurrences) Commandments (181 Occurrences) |
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