Westminster Proofs Flashcards
1.1a Psalm 19:1-3 NLT
The heavens proclaim the glory of God.
The skies display his craftsmanship.
• Day after day they continue to speak;
night after night they make him known.
• They speak without a sound or word;
their voice is never heard.
• Yet their message has gone throughout the earth,
And their words to all the world.
1.1a Romans 1:19-20 NLT
They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. • For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.
1.1a Romans 1:32 – 2:1 NLT
They know God’s justice requires that those who do these things deserve to die, yet they do them anyway. Worse yet, they encourage others to do them, too. • You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things.
1.1a Romans 2:14-15 NLT
Even Gentiles, who do not have God’s written law, show that they know his law when they instinctively obey it, even without having heard it. • They demonstrate that God’s law is written in their hearts, for their own conscience and thoughts either accuse them or tell them they are doing right.
1.1b 1 Corinthians 1:21 NLT
Since God in His wisdom saw to it that the world would never know Him through human wisdom, He has used our foolish preaching to save those who believe.
1.1b 1 Corinthians 2:13–14 NLT
When we tell you these things, we do not use words that come from human wisdom. Instead, we speak words given to us by the Spirit, using the Spirit’s words to explain spiritual truths.
1.1c Hebrews 1:1 NLT
Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets.
1.1d Isaiah 8:19–20 NLT
Someone may say to you, “Let’s ask the mediums and those who consult the spirits of the dead. With their whisperings and mutterings, they will tell us what to do.” but shouldn’t people ask God for guidance? Should the living seek guidance from the dead?
• Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict His word are completely in the dark.
1.1d Luke 1:3–4 NLT
Having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I also have decided to write a careful account for you, most honorable Theophilus, • so you can be certain of the truth of everything you were taught.
1.1d Matthew 4:4 NLT
But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say,
‘People do not live by bread alone,
but by every word that
comes from the mouth of God.’”
1.1d Proverbs 22:19–21 NLT
I am teaching you today — yes, you — so you will trust in the LORD.
- I have written thirty sayings for you, filled with advice and knowledge.
- In this way, you may know the truth and take an accurate report to those who sent you.
1.1d Romans 15:4 NLT
Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.
1.1d Matthew 4:10 NLT
“Get our of here, Satan,” Jesus told him.
“For the Scriptures say,
‘You must worship the LORD your God
and serve only Him.’”
1.1d Matthew 4:7 NLT
• Jesus responded, “The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the LORD your God.’”
1.1e 2 Peter 1:19 NLT
Because of that experience [the Transfiguration], we have even greater confidence in the message proclaimed by the prophets. You must pay close attention to what they wrote, for their words are like a lamp shining in a dark place — until the Day dawns, and Christ the Morning Star shines in your hearts.
