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how does the new testament echo or develop the idea of creation revealing god?

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Romans 1:20

For since the creation of the world his invisible qualities, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.

The apostle Paul is writing to Christians in Rome, many of whom he has not yet met. In this opening section of his letter, he is laying out his understanding of the human condition and God's justice, explaining that everyone has some awareness of God.

What aspects of God's 'invisible qualities' do you perceive through the created world around you?

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  • Psalm 19:1-4

    This Old Testament psalm famously declares that the heavens proclaim God's glory.

  • Acts 14:17

    Paul, speaking to pagans, points to God's provision in nature as evidence of his existence.

  • John 1:3

    This verse states that all things were made through Christ, connecting creation to Jesus.

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