Romans 1:18-23
by Mike Deguzman
Revelation 19:15
Romans 3:9-10
I. Sinners Suppress Truth
Ephesians 5:6
Colossians 3:6
Psalm 19:1
1 Corinthians 4:b-c (What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?)
Ezekiel 14:3
II. Sinners Worship Creation
Genesis 30:1
John 3:19-20
John 7:17
III. Saints Honor God
1 Corinthians 6:20
1 Corinthians 10:31
IV. Saints Give Thanks
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Small Group Questions:
1.Do you see the truths of these verses in your own life before you were a Christian? Do you see left over fragments of this attitude in your life now?
2.How does the knowledge about truth-suppression help you to speak with nonbelievers about the Christian faith?
3.What specific ways have you honored (glorified/praised) God recently even though you were tempted to do otherwise?
4.What specific ways have you found yourself being thankful when your circumstances could have easily left you bitter?