(Romans Series-4) Suppression of Truth

SUPPRESSION OF TRUTH

Romans 1:18–21 (Go to ESV Bible Verses) 

Key Verse: 1:21" For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened."

1. In verse 18, what is being “revealed from heaven,” who is the source of this, and what is the target? (Note the contrast with verse 17.)
2. In verses 18–21, list the actions of the “ungodly.” What are they doing with “the truth”? What is this truth?
3. In verse 20, what attributes of God are “clearly perceived” in creation? Why does he want all people to know him? What does verse 20b say about the status of humanity?
4. If God has made his nature plain to all, why do people suppress this truth?
5. Read verse 21. What downward spiral is described? What is “futile” thinking? A “darkened” heart? What is the root of sin?
6. How can we honor God as God and give thanks to him? How can we help the people around us?