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What is God-consciousness?

Answered by Gene Cunningham, Basic Training Bible Ministries · from The Basics

God-consciousness is the point at which an individual becomes aware that God exists. This is also referred to as "the age of accountability."

God reveals Himself to man through creation (Psalm 19:1–2; Rom. 1:18–20), human conscience (Rom. 2:14–15), His written Word (Matt. 4:4; 2 Tim. 3:16), the Living Word (John 1:1–4, 14–18; Heb. 1:1–2), and the spoken Word (1 Cor. 2:6–7, 13). He has set eternity in the hearts of all men (Eccl. 3:11).

Because God created humans truly free, individuals choose how to respond to His offer of life. If a person is positive toward God and wants to know more about Him at the point of God-consciousness, He will ensure they hear the Gospel.

Also asked: What is the age of accountability in human life? · At what point do humans become accountable for their relationship with God?
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Source: The Basics The Basics -- Subject Index entry 'God consciousness' (printed pp. 14) · Read this lesson in the book →

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