Dictionary of Bible Themes: 5816 consciousness

5816 consciousness

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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The state of being aware, especially of one's actions and motivations, or of the existence and concerns of others. All people have a general awareness or consciousness of God and of sin, but it is often suppressed or destroyed.

Consciousness of sin

Through the law

Romans 3:19-20 See also Romans 7:7-13; James 2:9-10

Through the convicting power of the Holy Spirit

John 16:8 See also 1 Corinthians 14:24-25; Jude 14-15

Through comparison with God's righteousness

Psalm 143:2 See also Job 25:2-6; Psalm 130:3-4

Consciousness of God

Through an innate knowledge of the creator

Romans 1:19-23 See also Acts 17:22-31; Romans 1:28; Ephesians 4:17-19

Through the revelation of God in nature

Acts 14:17 See also Psalm 19:1-6; Psalm 50:6

Through observation of divine judgment

Ezekiel 6:13 See also Psalm 83:16-18; Ezekiel 29:6-9; Ezekiel 39:6

Through observation of divine blessing

Joshua 4:23-24 See also Exodus 7:5; Deuteronomy 4:35; Isaiah 52:9-10

Lack of consciousness

Job 14:10-12 See also Psalm 6:5; Psalm 30:9; Psalm 31:17; Psalm 88:10-12; Psalm 115:17-18; Ecclesiastes 9:5-6,10; Isaiah 38:18-19