Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6100 Aspects of sin » 6181 ignorance » 6183 ignorance, of God A lack of knowledge of God, regarded as inexcusable by Scripture. God has made his existence, nature and power known to all through creation. God himself is not ignorant of human sin, but is able to discern the real intentions of human minds and wills. Ignorance of God is inexcusable God is made known through creation Romans 1:18-20 As God is made known to all through nature, human ignorance of God is inexcusable. See also Psalm 19:1-4; Acts 14:17; Acts 17:24-28; Romans 2:14-15 God revealed himself to Israel Nehemiah 9:13-14 See also Exodus 19:10-11,16-19; Psalm 103:7; Psalm 147:19-20; Ezekiel 20:5 Ignorance of God is linked to sin and rebellion Among the Gentiles Ephesians 4:18-19 See also Exodus 5:2; John 4:22; Acts 17:23; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 In Israel Isaiah 1:2-3 See also Isaiah 56:10; Jeremiah 2:8-9; Jeremiah 4:22; Jeremiah 5:4-5; Jeremiah 8:7-12; Jeremiah 9:6; Jeremiah 10:21; Hosea 4:1,6; Amos 3:10 Ignorance of God in the ministry of Jesus Christ Among the religious leaders John 8:13-19 See also Matthew 22:23-32 pp Mark 12:18-27 pp Luke 20:27-38; John 8:54-55; John 16:2-3 Among his disciples John 14:8-11 See also Luke 18:31-34; John 14:5-7 God is not ignorant of human sin and motives Genesis 6:5; Hebrews 4:13 See also Exodus 3:7; Job 28:12-28; Psalm 139:1-6; Psalm 147:5; Ezekiel 11:5; Matthew 6:8; Acts 1:24 Human ignorance of sin and the revelation of God The fall brought knowledge of sin Genesis 3:22 See also Genesis 3:4-7 The OT law exposed the nature of sin Romans 7:7 See also Romans 3:20; Romans 4:15; Romans 5:13 Human ignorance does not excuse sin By individuals Leviticus 5:17-19 The law made provision for atonement of sins committed as a result of ignorance. See also Leviticus 4:27-35; Numbers 15:27-29; Ezekiel 45:20 By the nation Leviticus 4:13-21 See also Numbers 15:22-26; Hebrews 9:7 By leaders Leviticus 4:22-26 See also Leviticus 4:3-12 Sin committed in ignorance incurs a lesser judgment than other sin Luke 12:47-48 See also Proverbs 24:12; Romans 2:14-15 Repentance of sin committed in ignorance brings forgiveness Genesis 20:1-18 See also Acts 3:17-20; 1 Timothy 1:13 Ignorance of God and salvation There is no salvation outside Jesus Christ Acts 4:12 See also John 14:6; 1 Timothy 2:5-6 Believers have a responsibility to remove ignorance of the gospel Romans 10:14-17 See also Matthew 28:19-20 Ignorance and God's judgment The justice of God in salvation Genesis 18:25 See also Deuteronomy 32:4; Nehemiah 9:33; Proverbs 24:12; Daniel 4:37; Luke 12:47-48 God's judgment falls on all who do not know him 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10 See also Psalm 79:6; Jeremiah 10:25; Romans 2:8 God's judgment falls severely on those who choose to disobey him Proverbs 1:28-32 on Israel On those who have heard the gospel: Acts 17:29-31; Hebrews 2:2-3; 2 Peter 2:20-22 See also
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