EPISODE · Jun 4, 2025 · 26 MIN
The Pure Word of God in a Deceptive World (Psalm 12) | Charles Simeon
from Reformed Thinking · host Edison Wu
The sources describe a pervasive form of secret atheism, not necessarily a verbal denial of God's existence, but a practical disregard for God termed "atheism of the heart." This stems from a spirit of independence that leads individuals to live without reference to divine authority or presence.This unregenerate heart is revealed through several key sentiments and actions. Individuals may deny God's inspection, believing He does not observe or mark their actions, allowing them to sin with little fear, especially when hidden from others. They also demonstrate a denial of God's ordering, asserting their own will and rejecting God's commands, asking, "Who is Lord over us?" Furthermore, they exhibit a denial of God's supply, looking to themselves or the world for their needs rather than God. Finally, they show a denial of God calling to account, imagining that past actions are forgotten and will not be judged.The sources emphasize the folly of this disregard for God. It is considered madness because denying God's existence, actions, or future judgment will not alter the state or issue of things. God will continue to exist, act, observe, and call individuals to judgment despite their disbelief. This denial only deceives one's own soul and, critically, insures that very doom which is being questioned. Those who deny God's authority will ultimately learn the reality of His power through experience, rather than through reason or His word.The answer to the presumptuous question "Who is Lord over us?" is unequivocally the Lord Jesus Christ. His lordship is based on a double right: He is the Creator, having made humanity and possessing a right to every power they have, and He is the Redeemer, having bought them with the price of His blood. The call is to submit to Him now, as rejecting Him means none can save, but yielding to Him means none can harm.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianPatreon: patreon.com/edi_reformed
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The sources describe a pervasive form of secret atheism, not necessarily a verbal denial of God's existence, but a practical disregard for God termed "atheism of the heart." This stems from a spirit of independence that leads individuals to live without reference to divine authority or presence.This unregenerate heart is revealed through several key sentiments and actions. Individuals may deny God's inspection, believing He does not observe or mark their actions, allowing them to sin with little fear, especially when hidden from others. They also demonstrate a denial of God's ordering, asserting their own will and rejecting God's commands, asking, "Who is Lord over us?" Furthermore, they exhibit a denial of God's supply, looking to themselves or the world for their needs rather than God. Finally, they show a denial of God calling to account, imagining that past actions are forgotten and will not be judged.The sources emphasize the folly of this disregard for God. It is considered madness because denying God's existence, actions, or future judgment will not alter the state or issue of things. God will continue to exist, act, observe, and call individuals to judgment despite their disbelief. This denial only deceives one's own soul and, critically, insures that very doom which is being questioned. Those who deny God's authority will ultimately learn the reality of His power through experience, rather than through reason or His word.The answer to the presumptuous question "Who is Lord over us?" is unequivocally the Lord Jesus Christ. His lordship is based on a double right: He is the Creator, having made humanity and possessing a right to every power they have, and He is the Redeemer, having bought them with the price of His blood. The call is to submit to Him now, as rejecting Him means none can save, but yielding to Him means none can harm.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianPatreon: patreon.com/edi_reformed
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