22.39 Dr. Vern Charette - The Doctrine of General Revelation (Part 2)

Indigenous Faith

In today's episode, Dr. Vern Charette continues his initial message on the Authority of the Scriptures by unpacking the doctrine of General Revelation, which Scripture teaches is available to every person around the world and at all time because it is represented in all that God has made. His creation shouts loud and clear that there is a God, a Sovereign Creator of all things. The only problem with General Revelation is, according to Romans 1:18-32, it is not sufficient to bring salvation to anyone. It actually leaves all the world without excuse. The rejection of God by any culture leaves God the only option available to Him. That is to turn them over to a depraved mind. Not only depravity, but total depravity! It helps define the lostness of mankind and leaves man to his own imagination in trying to find remedy for the gut instinct of separation from God that the inner conscience only confirms through man's embracing of idolatry and animistic worship of created things rather than the Creator, who is forever to be praised. The only remedy for the lostness of all mankind comes by what the Scriptures define as Special Revelation, which is all about the gospel message of Jesus Christ. What a tremendous introduction to all the rest of the Indigenous Faith series that is to come! We've just left the starting gate and getting our stride into this vital teaching series that will help shape every Indigenous believer who seeks to honor Christ and live a biblically healthy life in the Indigenous communities and cultures we find ourselves living in. Thank you, Brother Vern, for your strong start to all that is to come! We can't wait for next week's session! How about you?!