Thesis 5: “Self-Evident Truths”

Human beings are created in the Image of God.[1] Man is therefore receptive to the character of God evident in creation,[2] and in himself.[3] Knowledge of God’s character implies duties on our part.[4] Man’s moral activity displays the work of the law of God written on his heart.[5]


Notes
1. Genesis 1:26-28; Genesis 9:1-6; Psalm 8:4-8; Psalm 104:20-24; Job 5:23; Jeremiah 27:6; 1 Corinthians 11:7; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Ephesians 4:24; Colossians 3:10; Hebrews 2:6-9; Genesis 5:1; Ecclesiastes 7:29; Acts 17:26,28,29; 2 Corinthians 4:4; James 3:7-9;
2. Psalm 19
3. Romans 1:18-32
4.
5. Romans 2:15



References

Gary T. Amos, "Self-Evident Truths," Defending the Declaration, pp. 75-101. Historical discussion.

Gary North, "Reason, Social Utility, and Social Cooperation," Cooperation And Dominion: An Economic Commentary On Romans, ch. 1., and "The Work Of The Law And Social Utility," chap. 2.