Without Excuse

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 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: 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.” Romans 1:18-21

God has placed something on the inside of every person that makes it obvious that He exists and that He cares about them. This passage talks about “invisible things” of God that are “clearly seen.” That sounds impossible at first, but Paul goes on to explain that he is talking about His eternal power and Godhead. God’s power is invisible, but it is impossible to miss the effects of His power. The fact that He is the Creator is obvious because of what He has created. When we look at His creation, it is obvious that He is God. The Bible tells us that everyone will eventually stand before God and be judged. This passage tells us that at that judgment, no one will be able to say that they did not know that God existed. They will be without excuse because of creation itself. “The heavens declare the glory of God,” (Psalm 19:1). When we look at God’s creation, we have to know that He exists.