And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. – Philippians 2:11
Earlier this month, Scottish actor and avowed atheist Brian Cox called the Bible “one of the worst books ever,” saying, “It is not the truth, it’s a mythology,” and, “It’s patriarchal and a control issue.” In addition, he stated that people of faith are “stupid… and they cannot see the writing on the wall.” Furthermore, he added, “There’s no such thing” as a God who “takes care of us all.” Mr. Cox is a striking example of 2 Corinthians 4:4, which declares, “In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” He cannot see or understand that “it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment” (Hebrews 9:27).
The Apostle John wrote, “I saw, and behold a great multitude, which no man could number, out of every nation and of all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, arrayed in white robes, and palms in their hands; and crying out with a loud voice, ‘Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne and to the Lamb’” (Revelation 7:9-10).
The glory of God transcends all humanistic, agnostic, and atheistic thought, today and into eternity. Though he notes that Scripture does not teach future reconciliation for the lost, theologian John MacArthur says, “Someday, the entire universe (including Satan) will publicly declare and openly acknowledge Jesus as Lord.” Pray today that the eyes, minds, and hearts of the people of the United States would be opened to the truth so that they repent and turn toward Him.
Today’s Verse: Philippians 2:11
and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Recommended for further reading: Romans 2:1-11
2 Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. 2 We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. 3 Do you suppose, O man—you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself—that you will escape the judgment of God? 4 Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? 5 But because of your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.
6 He will render to each one according to his works: 7 to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; 8 but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. 9 There will be tribulation and distress for every human being who does evil, the Jew first and also the Greek, 10 but glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. 11 For God shows no partiality.
All Scripture quotations and audio are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
