The Highway Forums General Discussion Open Forum King of Kings

Thanks for referencing Dr. Andrew Walker's Article. Interestingly I found myself nodding in agreement with much of what he wrote but then there I was shaking my head in disagreement and confusion by what he wrote. First, it is incontrovertible that man is created in the image of God, aka: Imago Dei. And, although an image bearer of God the Creator the Fall radically and sorrowfully marred that image so that it is hardly discernable. Further, what can be known about God which even the most corrupt human can know is 'clearly seen in the things which are made (created by God, the creation). And, lastly, although the truth of God is perspicuous to all and known by all postdiluvian mankind without exception rejects (one cannot reject something incomprehensible) that truth and substitutes that truth for a lie. Why? Because the natural, unregenerate man HATES the Truth. Man's rejection of the truth is not due to unsubstantiated argument, lack of evidence or clarity, but the depraved nature of fallen man is at enmity with God and all that is true, holy and good.

Now, it is not due to some form of "common grace" as Dr. Walker mentions, for biblically, grace is strictly and infallibly salvific and hardly common among men. Perhaps a better and more biblical way of stating what he was trying to convey is that men can and do agree on moral issues due to God's restraint of man's infinite hatred of God and truth (cf. Gen. 20:2-6). Therefore, using and arguing with natural law, which is the terraformada (my personal made up word) declaration of God's unassailable truth in part, can be effective in restraining man's sinful nature to one degree or another. Where I stand in regard to what good Dr. Walker wrote is that I hold that Scripture, that revelation of ALL that God has revealed for mankind to know for faith and practice is far more effective in dialog with unbelievers for it is the power of God unto salvation for through that written Word, the Spirit works in both the hearts and minds of men. Thus, showing the inextricable connection between the divinely inspired and supernatural source of Scripture and the natural order and law of this earth is a better way. Perhaps Dr. Walker would agree with me on that point?

Bottom line, I appreciate what he wrote and how it made me think through where I stand and find more assurance in the efficacy of Scripture knowing my words are not alone but attended and used by God the Spirit as He has chosen to do so... from eternity past to accomplish His purpose.