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Knowledge of God

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Paul talks about that when it comes to the knowledge of God, that we are without excuse. Does it also mean those who especially in the past in far off lands who have never heard of Jesus or the Hebrew God? They were obviously not worshippers of Jesus or of God because they have never known him but know of a God. Was God revealed to those people as well?
 

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Paul talks about that when it comes to the knowledge of God, that we are without excuse. Does it also mean those who especially in the past in far off lands who have never heard of Jesus or the Hebrew God? They were obviously not worshippers of Jesus or of God because they have never known him but know of a God. Was God revealed to those people as well?

Yes. Just as God revealed Himself to Abraham. It is my belief that Abraham is the story of one people. The Jewish people were wise to orally pass down their early history and finally record it on scrolls. God is continually revealing himself to all who "hear" today and throughout history. No people or religious tradition has ownership of God.
 
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Paul talks about that when it comes to the knowledge of God, that we are without excuse. Does it also mean those who especially in the past in far off lands who have never heard of Jesus or the Hebrew God? They were obviously not worshippers of Jesus or of God because they have never known him but know of a God.
Was God revealed to those people as well?
Yes, Paul is speaking of "natural revelation" in creation (not special revelation in Scripture), whereby everyone on earth can know there is a God with whom we have to do, if they do not suppress that truth by their wickedness.

Paul also says that God has written a moral code on the hearts of all men by which their consciences judge them (Ro 2:14-15).

So all men on earth are without excuse for not giving thanks to God and acknowledging (glorifying) him as God.

In the faith,
Clare
 
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Paul talks about that when it comes to the knowledge of God, that we are without excuse. Does it also mean those who especially in the past in far off lands who have never heard of Jesus or the Hebrew God? They were obviously not worshippers of Jesus or of God because they have never known him but know of a God. Was God revealed to those people as well?

Paul is speaking of a common natural way that we may see the Law of God in nature, thus we see His Law, which reflects His character, as well [Romans ch 1]. This would be a common law that all living creatures in nature will obey, including humankind, alike.

If there be a common natural way that we can see God's law globally then people all around the world can see God, and at once. Think about this one common law that also governs much on Earth, that law being "Magnetism." If God were to reverse the Earth's Polarity it would effect every element and living species, this said, all will witness this change at the same time and it will be the Spirit of God that takes over the Earth during the Millennium, which I determined to be 1000 days or 3 Earth orbits around the Sun, simulating the death, burial and resurrection of the global Earth so that it may become the New Jerusalem and Eden.

The law of magnetism can perfectly illustrate God's Perfect law that the entire Universe observes. This law is seen in the Golden Ratio and is the base for Phi. If we can measure magnetism then we can see it in action and I'm sure that everyone has toyed with them and know how they react towards one another. You may find more info regarding the base of this theory here: http://www.christianforums.com/t7675211/

Well, if this law of magnetism can reveal this law then I suppose that this law always was and it applies to all times in history of humankind and Earth. So if this law can be seen in magnetism that is global, then all of nature including humans are without excuse. This law we learned as a child when we played with magnets, it's easy enough for even small children to learn. God designed this magnet as a tool of instruction to be remembered Eternally, regardless of which Polarity we are therefore, even in our fallen nature (backward), we are without excuse.

In a nutshell, we are looking at the Second Coming in a solar eruption. The Law of God reflects His character, which is Him. Then this solar eruption that I predict will change Earth's Polarity will be revealing God in this natural phenomenon of magnetic energy. This is a natural and supernatural event but if the truth not be known of this phenomenon we then cannot see the true Christ because we won't know how He comes. I'm saying that God comes in the natural form that also effects the minds of living creatures so that the Lamb will lay with the Lion, and no "Rust" is found in heaven as per Matthew. This is a no brainer; rust is governed by Polarity therefore it cannot exist in Heaven that is opposite Polarity of our present Earth, this said, I am even more convinced of a solar eruption striking Earth. And if this does occur, it would explain why the Mayan Calendar ends with the 21st being the last recorded day; reason being we won't be able to navigate time after a solar impact, and I believe there will be two impacts as there were on Sept 2, 1859.

From all of the evidence that I have, I see this beginning of the Millennium beginning perhaps soon and will be the great tribulation that all humans will see, those who survive the solar impact, that is. After examining Zechariah 13:8-9 and a possible solar impact I conclude that perhaps 1/3 of Earth's population will be a remnant, and they will likely gather to one location as they traverse through a apocalyptic world.

If you want to get an idea, just compare to the cartoon movies of the Dinosaurs (can't recall the titles) who seek a land that their families have been told about and they finally make it; I believe the series began in the 80's. If you want to know what the truth should be just examine all of the counterfeits because it's those that are made to subtly mimic the authentic story but in obscure ways so to brainwash. I've written about this in my threads. Counterfeits are designed to fool you so why not examine them and know what they mimic? Compare everything with Scripture and our country's message to our society and see if you find the same law governing both. Everything should be in accordance with the same law of nature, which is also God for us to behold.

You may examine this theory with a sketch that I made some time back.

http://www.christianforums.com/attachments/127487d1343343927-divine-polarity.jpg
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Romans 1:19-21 NKJV
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, [21] because, 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.
 
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