Baptist Catechism Question 3

KEACH’S BAPTIST CATECHISM, QUESTION 3SUMMARY: God reveals Himself by speaking directly to the hearts and consciences of all men. He also declares Himself in His work of creation; and yet these forms of revelation cannot save us, or teach us His perfect will. Which is why we must ultimately find Him in the pages of Scripture, with the help of its Author—the Holy Spirit Himself.Q. 3. How may we know there is a God?A. The light of nature in man and the works of God plainly declare there is a God;1 but his word and Spirit only do it fully and effectually for the salvation of sinners.2OUTLINE:I. THE LIGHT OF NATURE DECLARES GOD.A. The light of nature IN man.B. The light of nature in creation.II. THE LIGHT OF THE WORD AND SPIRIT DECLARES GOD SAVINGLY.A. The light of the word to save.B. The light of the Spirit to save.(Rom 1:18-20; Psa 19:1-2; 2Ti 3:15; 1Co 1:21-24; 1Co 2:9-10)