Take time today to read through Psalm 19, specifically comparing the first verses (1-6) with those that we dealt with in class (7-11). Verse 1 is the well-known "The heavens declare the glory of God..." This deals with what we call "general revelation." God's glory is on display in His very creation all around us and everyone.
In this past Sunday School lesson we camped a bit on "special revelation." In apologetics, it is very tempting to hammer home the attempt to "prove God" using general revelation. Archaeology supports the Bible, as does science, and so on. When we look at the stars at night, we do see an awesome work of God. Yet, general revelation is not by itself sufficient to accomplish what God wants to accomplish, namely, the redemption and sanctification of sinners. Thus, special revelation, God's revealed Word, is necessary for salvation.
Romans 1:20 tells us all are without excuse, based on what God has done, since the beginning. Simply put, there is no excuse to reject God's Word and fail to repent and believe the Gospel. And if there is no excuse, that means failing to do so puts you in the place of paying the consequences. I thank God that He allowed Jesus' work on the cross to cover those consequences. No excuses, accept Him! That is what His Word teaches.
Think about completing this, "faith comes by hearing, and hearing..........." (Romans 10:17)
God has always spoken to His people directly, and we are privileged that He has done so for us. We ought praise the Lord for revealing His Word to us; there is no life without it.
