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Verse 18 identifies men as the subject- all of humanity. The subsequent 'they' and 'them' in 19-21 point back to the same men from 18. So when you look at the passage as a whole, no one- which includes atheists who are also part of humanity- has an excuse before God. Verse 21 does not support...

The passage lays out earlier on that even atheists have no excuse before God because creation points to Him.

There were people without faith even when Jesus Christ walked among them in the flesh....there is no compelling reason to believe that humanity won't be susceptible to delusion right up until the end. There but for the grace of God!

We have clearly reached an impasse. God's boundless grace and peace to you, fellow poster. Matthew 10:14 And if anyone will not receive you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet when you leave that house or town.

You find matters of faith to be silly but then claim offense....this is exactly what 1 Cor 1:18 illustrates. I will say this: I am not coming from a place where I think I'm righteous or better than unbelievers...I didn't/can't do anything to earn salvation, that was all God's doing. But of...

I do quote scripture often - it is the Truth and so I submit to the authority of God's word. There's so much beauty and power in the Bible. When I look for clarity in things - such as the articles and scientific studies put forth in the original post- I try to put my personal feelings aside to...

Great question- for additional context you can see the subject earlier in the passage Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. and then from there, the subsequent references to...

1 Corinthians 1:18 18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

If the Truth is suppressed, God gives us over to our natural inclination to sin. Romans 1:28-31 28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. 29 They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness...

All of creation bears evidence of the Creator. Even babies praise God. God's law is written on our hearts - none of us will have an excuse on the day of judgement. ....and praise God - Psalms 119 is long but this would be an excellent passage to pray through in worship of God and his perfect...

Romans 2:14-15 14For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. 15They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting...

Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight. Proverbs 16:11 A just balance and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work. Hosea 12:7 A merchant, in whose hands are false balances, he loves to oppress. Matthew 5:45 so that...

Proverbs 20:23 Unequal weights are an abomination to the Lord, and false scales are not good.

Have you talked to any local pastors? If there isn't any way to assist or offer physical accommodations, some churches have homebound and elderly ministries. A church I used to attend would have people go visit and minister to these congregants in person, perhaps local leadership would be able...

Hebrews 10:24-25 24And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

It would be adding to God's law to say that Christian mothers should not work outside the home, however training up God fearing children and shepherding little souls is a HUGE responsibility, one that shouldn't be forsaken for a career. This is something a couple should prayerfully come...

Pray through the book of Proverbs.

It's a bit unbalanced to present grace and love and not talk about sin or repentance or hell. (It's also unbalanced to present the Gospel only in terms of sin, repentance, and hell and not explain God's grace) If we're sharing the Gospel, we shouldn't be hesitant about sharing the whole counsel...

There are some really strong reactions to this letter, I must be missing something

Jehovah witnesses have been sending out handwritten letters in my area instead of knocking on doors. I thew the letter I received in the trash, but was convicted weeks later when one of my neighbors said she's been corresponding, even developing a penpal type relationship, and is trying to share...