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A World of Sinners “Did the early Native Americans such as the Aztecs, Incas, Mayas...have any knowledge of the word of God? If not, what happened to their souls?”“Did the early Native Americans such as the Aztecs, Incas, Mayas...have any knowledge of the word of God? If not, what happened to their souls?” 1

A World of Sinners “Did the ancient barbarian or Scythian have any knowledge of the word of God? If not, what happened to their souls?” (Col 3:11)“Did the ancient barbarian or Scythian have any knowledge of the word of God? If not, what happened to their souls?” (Col 3:11) IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 2

A World of Sinners Does your next door neighbor have any knowledge of the word of God? If not, what happens to his or her soul?”Does your next door neighbor have any knowledge of the word of God? If not, what happens to his or her soul?” IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 3

A World of Sinners Nature of sinNature of sin Progression of sin in worldProgression of sin in world Salvation from sin by the gospelSalvation from sin by the gospel IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 4

All are Sinners in need of the Gospel of Christ All are sinners, Rom 3:9 (10-18), 19, 23; 5:12All are sinners, Rom 3:9 (10-18), 19, 23; 5:12 Gospel saves sinners, Rom 1:16-17; 3:22Gospel saves sinners, Rom 1:16-17; 3:22 –Savior (1 Tim 4:10) –Sacrifice (Heb 9:22; 10:12) –Message of grace (Acts 20:24) IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 5

Preach gospel to whole world, Mark 16:15-16; Matt 28:19-20 (Rom 6:23; 5:12)Preach gospel to whole world, Mark 16:15-16; Matt 28:19-20 (Rom 6:23; 5:12) –To save the lost –The lost are under penalty of death IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 6 All are Sinners in need of the Gospel of Christ

Ungodliness and unrighteousness hinder truth, 1:18 (Gen 6:1-5; 2 Cor 4:3-4)Ungodliness and unrighteousness hinder truth, 1:18 (Gen 6:1-5; 2 Cor 4:3-4) –Ungodliness: Irreverence, disregard for God –Unrighteousness: Injustice toward men –Wrath of God is against all sinners! IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 7 Sin in the World Romans 1:18-32

Men reject God and His truth because of their sin, 1:18-23Men reject God and His truth because of their sin, 1:18-23 –Truth was and is revealed from God to man, 1:19 (Gen 2:16-17; Heb 1:1-2) –God’s presence and nature testified by creation, 1:20 –Refused by man…without excuse! – 1:20-21 IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 8 Sin in the World Romans 1:18-32

Failure to honor God, 1:21Failure to honor God, 1:21 Ingratitude toward God, 1:21Ingratitude toward God, 1:21 Elevation of man and human wisdom 1:22 (cf. Eph 4:17-18)Elevation of man and human wisdom 1:22 (cf. Eph 4:17-18) Idolatry (false gods), 1:23Idolatry (false gods), 1:23 –Truth exchanged for a lie, 1:25 –False religions developed Moral chaos spreads, 1:24-32Moral chaos spreads, 1:24-32 IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 9 Progression of Sin Romans 1:21-32

Handed them over to their own devices …because they gave themselves over to sin! Eph 4:19Handed them over to their own devices …because they gave themselves over to sin! Eph 4:19 –Adam…Cain…Lamech…days of Noah (Gen 2-6; 6:5) FLOODFLOOD –Noah (Gen 9:1)…Sons of Noah (Gen 9:19) …Babel (Gen 11:1-9) DEPARTURE FROM GODDEPARTURE FROM GOD IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 10 God “Gave Them Up” to Their Sin (Rom 1:24, 26, 28)

Native Americans? Aztecs? Incas? etc.Native Americans? Aztecs? Incas? etc. Modern Americans?Modern Americans? Ignorance of God does not free the sinner from sin and death, Acts 17:23, 30Ignorance of God does not free the sinner from sin and death, Acts 17:23, 30 –Magnifies alienation from God (Rom 3:9-19) –Magnifies need for gospel (Rom 11:32; Mk 16:15; Rom 1:16) –Magnifies the grace and love of God that gives the gospel (Rom 5:6-11) IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 11 Over Time, Whole Societies Forget God (Rom 1:25, 28)

Do not know GodDo not know God Do not obey the gospelDo not obey the gospel (2 Ths 1:8-9) IndiaIndia ChileChile MexicoMexico AustraliaAustralia CongoCongo AmazonAmazon ChinaChina RussiaRussia IcelandIceland EuropeEurope AmericaAmerica 12 A World of Sinners Lost! God will be just (Rom 2:2)God will be just (Rom 2:2) Get right with God now! (Rom 2:3-6)Get right with God now! (Rom 2:3-6) Share gospel with the lost! (Jno 4:35)Share gospel with the lost! (Jno 4:35)