Suppressing God's Truth

Suppressing God's Truth

Introduction.
God’s truth has been made known to us. Titus 2:11 tells us that the grace of God has appeared to all men. When one has a knowledge of the truth of God’s will, then that knowledge brings forth a responsibility. We must work righteousness! (Acts 10:34-35) Righteousness is doing the things contained in God’s law. Our main text today is in Rom. 1:18-22, 32. The Gentiles were guilty of suppressing God’s truth. As a result their lives drifted into the darkness of sin. How can we become guilty of suppressing God’s truth? God’s truth has been made known to us. Titus 2:11 tells us that the grace of God has appeared to all men. When one has a knowledge of the truth of God’s will, then that knowledge brings forth a responsibility. We must work righteousness! (Acts 10:34-35) Righteousness is doing the things contained in God’s law. Our main text today is in Rom. 1:18-22, 32. The Gentiles were guilty of suppressing God’s truth. As a result their lives drifted into the darkness of sin. How can we become guilty of suppressing God’s truth?

I. By denying the presence of God – v. 19-20
    A. God has made His presence known since the beginning of time.
        1. Psa. 19:1-6 – evidences in nature support the fact that God exists.
        2. Yet men today teach that earth got here by the big bang, and evolution.
    B. Creation reveals the Supreme divinity of God – Gen. 1:26-27.
        1. God deserves all honor/worship/praise!
        2. Jer. 4:23; Heb. 9:27; 2 Cor. 5:9-10

II. By not being thankful for our many blessings – v. 21
    A. The Bible encourages men everywhere to be thankful for the blessings bestowed
        1. Psa. 106:1; 107:1; 136:1-3; 1 Thess. 5:18 – in everything give thanks!
      2. Are we thankful for what God has done for us? Must be from our heart!
    B. See also: Psa. 105:1; Col. 3:15
    C. Lack of thankfulness is the beginning of a downward fall away from God!
        1. Was beginning of the end for Gentiles in text. Can be for us today!
        2. Suppress truth by lack of thankfulness in worship.
        3. Note David’s attitude – Psa. 35:15-18

III. By trusting in their own wisdom – v. 22
    A. Gentiles spent much time educating themselves & boasting of the fact.
        1. Trusted in their own wisdom: ignored God – 1 Cor. 1:21a; Acts 17:18-32
        2. Often...what the world determines to be wise = foolishness!
    B. Some present morality and conventional wisdom
    C. Penalty for trusting our own wisdom: 1 Tim. 6:20; Col. 2:8; 1 Cor. 3:18-20

IV. By our failure to be a positive influence for Christ – v. 21
    A. Gentiles failed to glorify God! Influenced people away from Him.
    B. How is our influence?
        1. Mt. 5:14-16 – light of the world. Eph. 4:17-24 – put away the old man!
      2. Must not fall into the same trap as the Gentiles!

V. By applauding the sins of others – v. 32
    A. Gentiles knew they guilty before God. Applauded those who sinned with them.
    B. How can we applaud sin? Eph. 5:11-13
        1. Do those around us know we stand for God? Must frown on sin!
    C. Takes courage to do so. Must be living according to truth to do this effectively!

Are you Suppressing God’s Truth??



*Suppressing God's Truth* Introduction. God’s truth has been made known to us. Titus 2:11 tells us that the grace of God has appeared to all men. When one has a knowledge of the truth of God’s will, then that knowledge brings forth a responsibility. We must work righteousness! (Acts 10:34-35) Righteousness is doing the things contained in God’s law. Our main text today is in Rom. 1:18-22, 32. The Gentiles were guilty of suppressing God’s truth. As a result their lives drifted into the darkness of sin. How can we become guilty of suppressing God’s truth? God’s truth has been made known to us. Titus 2:11 tells us that the grace of God has appeared to all men. When one has a knowledge of the truth of God’s will, then that knowledge brings forth a responsibility. We must work righteousness! (Acts 10:34-35) Righteousness is doing the things contained in God’s law. Our main text today is in Rom. 1:18-22, 32. The Gentiles were guilty of suppressing God’s truth. As a result their lives drifted into the darkness of sin. How can we become guilty of suppressing God’s truth? I. By denying the presence of God – v. 19-20 A. God has made His presence known since the beginning of time. 1. Psa. 19:1-6 – evidences in nature support the fact that God exists. 2. Yet men today teach that earth got here by the big bang, and evolution. B. Creation reveals the Supreme divinity of God – Gen. 1:26-27. 1. God deserves all honor/worship/praise! 2. Jer. 4:23; Heb. 9:27; 2 Cor. 5:9-10 II. By not being thankful for our many blessings – v. 21 A. The Bible encourages men everywhere to be thankful for the blessings bestowed 1. Psa. 106:1; 107:1; 136:1-3; 1 Thess. 5:18 – in everything give thanks! 2. Are we thankful for what God has done for us? Must be from our heart! B. See also: Psa. 105:1; Col. 3:15 C. Lack of thankfulness is the beginning of a downward fall away from God! 1. Was beginning of the end for Gentiles in text. Can be for us today! 2. Suppress truth by lack of thankfulness in worship. 3. Note David’s attitude – Psa. 35:15-18 III. By trusting in their own wisdom – v. 22 A. Gentiles spent much time educating themselves & boasting of the fact. 1. Trusted in their own wisdom: ignored God – 1 Cor. 1:21a; Acts 17:18-32 2. Often...what the world determines to be wise = foolishness! B. Some present morality and conventional wisdom C. Penalty for trusting our own wisdom: 1 Tim. 6:20; Col. 2:8; 1 Cor. 3:18-20 IV. By our failure to be a positive influence for Christ – v. 21 A. Gentiles failed to glorify God! Influenced people away from Him. B. How is our influence? 1. Mt. 5:14-16 – light of the world. Eph. 4:17-24 – put away the old man! 2. Must not fall into the same trap as the Gentiles! V. By applauding the sins of others – v. 32 A. Gentiles knew they guilty before God. Applauded those who sinned with them. B. How can we applaud sin? Eph. 5:11-13 1. Do those around us know we stand for God? Must frown on sin! C. Takes courage to do so. Must be living according to truth to do this effectively! Are you Suppressing God’s Truth??