NO EXCUSE

Feigned ignorance of God's existence will not be an admissible defense when you stand before the Lord one day ... 

For since the creation of the world, His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse. Romans 1:20 

And beyond that ... There will be no defense for any sinful thought, word, or deed that has stained your life. In light of His holiness, the Lord cannot simply 'overlook' iniquity. 

With that in mind, He set His redemptive plan in motion ... For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. (John 3:16-17)

Followers of Christ understand that He became sin for us so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. We are positionally secure in our relationship with the Lord but have a latent sin nature that still makes us vulnerable. When a believer stumbles, forgiveness is assured when he repents ... 

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9

God is a Father who lovingly disciplines His children. He does not tolerate excuses ... even those of ignorance. We are to learn from the consequences of those sins and move on. 

As you grow, the Lord is aware of what you understand at every milestone on your walk of faith. He steadily moves you away from 'ignorance' and holds you accountable for what you've learned. 

Those who reject Christ will have no excuse ... For if the word spoken through angels proved unalterable, and every violation and act of disobedience received a just punishment, how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation?

If you have yet to receive that precious gift, what hinders that decision?