Originally Posted by Tom
Recently, I was reading through a blog that had to do with Atheism vs. Christianity.
Here is what I said:
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While natural revelation can reveal things about God, only special revelation can ultimately reveal God Himself. I am reminded of John 6:37 where Jesus said: "All that the Father gives to Me shall come to Me, ...".
I think I know what you were trying to say, but it didn't come out right, IMHO! grin Romans 1:18-25 says this:

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18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: 25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
Notice the portions in RED. Not only does the natural revelation (aka: science) clearly reveal that there is a God, i.e., His eternal deity and Godhead, but even within themselves this testimony exists, because God Himself has revealed this knowledge to every human being. Thus there is absolutely no excuse for anyone to deny the existence of God.

The topic of God's existence should not be confused with the salvation which all men need and can only be recipients of should God have mercy upon them. The knowledge of the EXISTENCE of God is universal. But people spend their entire lives finding ways to deny God's existence and substituting fanciful ideas for this truth.

In His grace,

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simul iustus et peccator

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