The World, the Remnant and You Rom. 1:14-19

14 I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. 15 So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "The just shall live by faith.” 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. Rom. 1:14-19

Three Eternal Truths God has always revealed Himself to all men All men have always turned away from Him His remnant, the few, are His light to all men

Three Eternal Truths God has always revealed Himself to all men Rom. 1:18-20

18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, Rom. 1:18-20

Three Eternal Truths God has always revealed Himself to all men Rom. 1:18-20 Acts 14:15-17

15 and saying, "Men, why are you doing these things 15 and saying, "Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men with the same nature as you, and preach to you that you should turn from these useless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all things that are in them, 16 who in bygone generations allowed all nations to walk in their own ways. 17 Nevertheless He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good, gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness." Acts 14:15-17

Three Eternal Truths God has always revealed Himself to all men Rom. 1:18-20 Acts 14:15-17 Creation, preservation are daily reminders

Three Eternal Truths God has always revealed Himself to all men Rom. 1:18-20 Acts 14:15-17 Creation, preservation are daily reminders All mankind can know God exists, NO EXCUSE!

Three Eternal Truths God has always revealed Himself to all men All men have always turned away from Him

Three Eternal Truths God has always revealed Himself to all men All men have always turned away from Him From Eden to the flood

Three Eternal Truths God has always revealed Himself to all men All men have always turned away from Him From Eden to the flood The flood—Gen. 6:5-8

5 Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And the LORD was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart. 7 So the LORD said, "I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth, both man and beast, creeping thing and birds of the air, for I am sorry that I have made them." 8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. Gen. 6:5-8

Three Eternal Truths God has always revealed Himself to all men All men have always turned away from Him From Eden to the flood The flood—Gen. 6:5-8 From the flood to Abraham

Three Eternal Truths God has always revealed Himself to all men All men have always turned away from Him From Eden to the flood The flood—Gen. 6:5-8 From the flood to Abraham His law given because of transgression

19 What purpose then does the law serve 19 What purpose then does the law serve? It was added because of transgressions, till the Seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was appointed through angels by the hand of a mediator. Gal. 3:19

Three Eternal Truths God has always revealed Himself to all men All men have always turned away from Him From Eden to the flood The flood—Gen. 6:5-8 From the flood to Abraham His law given because of transgression His “people” always turn away from Him—Rom. 3:9-18

9 What then. Are we better than they. Not at all 9 What then? Are we better than they? Not at all. For we have previously charged both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin. 10 As it is written: "There is none righteous, no, not one; 11 There is none who understands; there is none who seeks after God. 12 They have all turned aside; they have together become unprofitable; there is none who does good, no not one. 13 Their throat is an open tomb; with their tongues they have practiced deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips; 14 Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness. 15 Their feet are swift to shed blood; 16 Destruction and misery are in their ways; 17 And the way of peace they have not known. 18 There is no fear of God before their eyes.” Rom. 3:9-18

Three Eternal Truths God has always revealed Himself to all men All men have always turned away from Him From Eden to the flood The flood—Gen. 6:5-8 From the flood to Abraham His law given because of transgression His “people” always turn away from Him—Rom. 3:9-18 All mankind, Jews & Gentiles, left Him—Rom. 1:28-32

28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, 30 backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; 32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them. Rom. 1:28-32

Three Eternal Truths God has always revealed Himself to all men All men have always turned away from Him From Eden to the flood The flood—Gen. 6:5-8 From the flood to Abraham His law given because of transgression His “people” always turn away from Him—Rom. 3:9-18 All mankind, Jews & Gentiles, left Him—Rom. 1:28-32 Church began and Holy Spirit prophesied—2 Tim. 4:2-4

4:2 Preach the word. Be ready in season and out of season 4:2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. 2 Tim. 4:2-4

Three Eternal Truths God has always revealed Himself to all men All men have always turned away from Him From Eden to the flood The flood—Gen. 6:5-8 From the flood to Abraham His law given because of transgression His “people” always turn away from Him—Rom. 3:9-18 All mankind, Jews & Gentiles, left Him—Rom. 1:28-32 Church began and Holy Spirit prophesied—2 Tim. 4:2-4 When He comes will He find faith—Luke 18:7-8

7 And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day ad night to Him, though He bears long with them? 8 I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?" Luke 18:7-8

Three Eternal Truths God has always revealed Himself to all men All men have always turned away from Him His remnant, the few, are His light to all men The preacher Noah The prophet Abraham The lawgiver Moses The law and the prophets like Elijah The holy Spirit’s clear words Palm Beach Lakes—I have a “dream” ??

His Message to the World Added to His church, His body, His kingdom Believe John 3:16 Repent Acts 17:30 Confess Faith Rom. 10:10 Be Baptized Into Him Gal. 3:27 Added to His church, His body, His kingdom Be Faithful until death Rev. 2:10