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Romans 8:7
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be.
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Romans 1:18-20
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 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,
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Romans 1:28
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;
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Romans 2:14-15
for when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do the things in the law, these, although not having the law, are a law to themselves, who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and between themselves their thoughts accusing or else excusing them)
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Matthew 13:15
For the hearts of this people have grown dull.
Their ears are hard of hearing,
And their eyes they have closed,
Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears,
Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn,
So that I should heal them."
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1 Corinthians 2:8
which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
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2 Corinthians 4:3-4
But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.
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Resources
God Works in Mysterious Ways (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe unconverted believe to their satisfaction that God indeed does exist but in overwhelming numbers they still choose to believe that He really does not mean what He clearly says. The unconverted are without valid excuse because God's reality is easily seen. Paul is not saying that the unconverted will lose their opportunity …
God Works In Marvelous Ways (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughUnconverted people who are not Israelites possess a measure of truth from God's Word. They complain about the way God manages events because they consider those events always in flux with nothing accomplished or resolved. Those totally unconverted complain so much because even Israelites who received gifts from God that no other …
God Works in Mysterious Ways (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe apostle Paul describes two different kinds of people, converted and unconverted. The people who are carnally minded are those who focus on and have a very difficult time drawing their mind away from earthly things. This is one reason why unconverted mankind is without excuse regarding God's existence. It is the earthly focus …
God Works in Marvelous Ways (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's mysteries have been in plain sight from the beginning of time, but carnality has obscured them from mankind.
Where Do We Fit?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The church exists because of what God has purposed and done, not because anything we have done. When pride exists within us, God can do nothing with us.
The Wonderful, Powerful Gift of God's Holy Spirit
Sermon by John O. ReidWhen we receive God's Spirit, we cannot escape the responsibility of using it, being a light to the world in the correct way of living. Hi Spirit is His power.
Appreciate the Gift
Sermonette by James BeaubelleWe should continually choose to look at the work God is doing in our lives and take advantage of the new knowledge imparted to us by the Holy Spirit.
Living By Faith and Human Pride
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughGod wants us to walk—live our lives—by faith, but our pride and vanity frequently get in the way. Critically, pride causes us to reject God and His Word.
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