How we got where we are

18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20For 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, 21because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.

Revelation of God’s Wrath

Direction Toward ALL

Revelation of God’s Wrath Direction Toward ALL Ungodliness and Unrighteousness

What truth is being suppressed?

Creator Creation Creature

All Reality Interpreted by MAN No outside AUTHORITY

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. John 1:1 - 3 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life— 2the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us—1 John 1:1 - 2

Categories Known by Man HIS –Invisible attributes –Eternal power –Divine nature

Consequence They are without EXCUSE

How do we know Truth?

Consensus Culture Convenience

How do we know Truth? Consensus Culture Convenience Compromise Choice

How do we know Truth? OR Commandments

And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. John 17:17

Exchanges The Glory of GodFor idols

Exchanges The Glory of God The Truth of God For idols For a lie

Exchanges The Glory of God The Truth of God Natural function For idols For a lie Unnatural function

And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. John 3:19

Downward Steps Knew GodDid not honor (glorify) Him as God

Downward Steps Knew GodDid not honor (glorify) Him as God No thanks

Downward Steps Knew GodDid not honor (glorify) Him as God No thanks Futile speculations

Downward Steps Knew GodDid not honor (glorify) Him as God No thanks Futile speculations Darkened heart Became fools

24Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, 25who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. 26For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. 27Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due. Romans 1:

28And 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; 29being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil- mindedness; they are whisperers, 30backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; 32who, 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. Romans 1:

Results of a depraved mind All unrighteousness Sexual immorality Wickedness Covetousness Maliciousness Evil mindedness Whisperers Backbiters Haters of God

Results of a depraved mind All unrighteousness Sexual immorality Wickedness Covetousness Maliciousness Full of envy Murder Evil mindedness Whisperers Backbiters Haters of God Violent Proud

Results of a depraved mind All unrighteousness Sexual immorality Wickedness Covetousness Maliciousness Full of envy Murder Strife Deceit Evil mindedness Whisperers Backbiters Haters of God Violent Proud Boasters Inventors of evil things

Results of a depraved mind Disobedient to parents Unloving

Results of a depraved mind Disobedient to parents Undiscerning Unloving Unforgiving

Results of a depraved mind Disobedient to parents Undiscerning Untrustworthy Unloving Unforgiving Unmerciful

Final Destination 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. Romans 1:32

Solutions 27 And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, 28 so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation. Hebrews 9:

Solutions 27 And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, 28so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation. Hebrews 9: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17

Solutions 8Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. 10For “He who would love life And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit. 11 Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 1 Peter 3:8 - 12

Solutions 4Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. 9The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:4 - 9