Psalm 17 Research Paper

We study theology to better understand the God of the universe who also wants a relationship with us. If we call ourselves Christians it means we are followers of Christ and it’s vital to know where we stand in theological issues. General revelation is one of the first things to consider when thinking on these things. In the verses 1-6 of Psalm 19 we read about how God is revealed in nature. It says “the heavens declare the glory of God.” The creation he has made, points directly to him and shows his glory and wisdom in creating it. Not only is he revealed but specific attributes are shown to us by the way he has fashioned the world. We can look and see his majesty and his powerful hand in the waters to the mountains. He is made known to all mankind, but not necessarily made equally known. God, being the creator is separate from hi secretion. God was made created by anything he has always been and always will be. Creation is not on the same level of God, but rather was made to glorify him in his righteousness. Only God is worthy of praise, we may marvel at his creation but we should not worship it in place of the one who made it. We ourselves are made in the image or likeness of God, but we are fallen people so we still make the mistake of putting God’s creation before him. Nature however reveals to us that God …show more content…
We see clearly that God is seen throughout his creation and that no man is without excuse. “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” - Romans 1:20 Even though we can see him without direct revelation one cannot be saved simply through nature. God must make himself known to you, whether through visions and dreams, a witness of God, or through the Bible you cannot receive