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how does the new testament, especially paul in romans, echo this idea of creation's testimony?

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Psalm 19:1-4

The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork. Day after day they pour forth speech, and night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech nor language. Their voice is not heard. Their sound has gone out through all the earth, their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun,

This psalm, attributed to David, opens with a reflection on how the natural world powerfully reveals God's presence and character. It then shifts to praise for God's law as a perfect guide for life.

What does paying attention to the world around you reveal about its source?

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  • Romans 1:19-20

    Paul explicitly states that God's invisible qualities are clearly seen through what has been made.

  • Job 12:7-9

    Job suggests asking animals and the earth to teach about God's power.

  • Acts 14:17

    Paul and Barnabas affirm that God has always provided testimony of himself through nature.

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