“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:”
For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made. So people are without excuse. Natural revelation through creation affords genuine knowledge of God: his eternal power (aidios dynamis) and divine nature (theiotēs) are visible to those who observe the cosmos. Clearly seen and understood employ sensory and intellectual language to emphasize the accessibility and clarity of this knowledge. Consequently, all humanity stands without excuse (anapologētos)—they cannot claim ignorance.
Church Fathers on Romans 1:20
“For the invisible things of Him from the Creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things which are made.” Which also the prophet said, “The heavens declare the glory of God.” Psalm 19:1 For what will the Greeks (i.e. Heathen) say in that day? That “we were ignorant of You?” Did ye then not hear the heaven sending forth a voice by the sight, while the well-ordered harmony of all things spoke out more clearly than a trumpet? Did ye not see the hours of…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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