Creation as a part of God's general revelation, affirms certain facts about God.

Nature testifies to
God's existence. Paul wrote to the church at Rome.

Rom 1:19 Pathianin a hriattir tawh avangin Pathian chanchin hriat tur mi chu an
rilruah hriattirin a awm si a.
1:20 A thil hmuh theih loh (a chatuan thiltihtheihna leh a Pathianzia chu)
khawvel siam tirh ata fiah taka hmuhin a awm a, thil siamah chuan a lang a ni;
chuvang chuan chhuanlam tur an nei lo;

The Universe Gives Testimony To God

The vastness of the universe gives testimony to God as Creator. The psalmist wrote.
Sam 8:3 I van, i kut chhuak te,
Thla leh arsi i ruathote khi, ka ngaihtuah chang chuan,
8:4 Mihring hi eng nge maw a nih a, i hriat reng thin ni?
Mihring fapa pawh hi eng nge maw a nih a, i kan thin ni?' ka ti thin.

Nature Is Not Identical With God

It is important to realize that nature is not identical with God. When God reveals Himself through the
physical world it means that he communicates things about Himself that humans would not
otherwise know.
There Are Two Main Passages To Consider

There are two main passages in Scripture that emphasize God's general revelation in creation-Psalm
19:1-6 and Romans 1:18-21.
The first six verses of Psalm 19 testify to the revelation of God through His creation:
Sam 19:1 Vante khian Pathian ropuizia chu a hriattir a;
Boruak zau tak khian a kut chhuak chu a lantir thin a.
19:2 Chhun hian chhun hnêna thu a sawi chhawng zel a,
Zan hian zan hnênah hriatna a lan chhawntir zel a,
19:3 Thu sawi rêng rêng leh tawng rêng rêng a awm lo va;
An aw chu benga hriat theih a ni lo.
19:4 An tehna hrui chu leilung luah zawng zawngah zam chhuahin a awm a;
An thu chu kawlkil thlengin a thang chhuak ta a.
Chungahte chuan ni tan khian puan in a zar a,
19:5 Chu ni chu mo neitu tûr a pindan ata chhuak ang chu a ni a,
Mi chak tak angin a tlanna kawng a tlan tûr chu a hlim thin.
19:6 A chhuahna chu kawl kil tawp atangin a ni a,
A tlan kualna chu a tawp lehlam thlengin a ni a,
The following truths are found in these verses.
1. God's Glory Is Being Proclaimed
The heavens are a declaration to the fact of God's glory. It is a sign to the entire human race that
God does exist.
2. The Testimony Is Constant
This revelation about God's power and majesty is constant, occurring "day after day" and "night after
night." Humans are constantly reminded of God's existence.
3. This Revelation Is Nonverbal
This revelation about God does not consist of words-it is nonverbal revelation. The heavens,
therefore, offer a silent continual testimony to God.
4. It Is Worldwide In Scope
The scope of this testimony is worldwide. All people, everywhere, have access to this form of God's
revelation. There are no geographic barriers.
5. There Is No Language Barrier
Since this is a non-verbal form of communication there is no language barrier. All people, in every
language, are able to comprehend this form of God revealing Himself.
6. The Sun Gives Constant Testimony
The shining of the sun in the sky gives testimony to the existence and care of God. Like the sun, the
existence of God is obvious to all. Nothing can hide from the sun; no one can hide from God.

Romans 1:18-21
A second passage that speaks of God's revelation through nature is Romans 1:18-21. Paul wrote.

Rom 1:18 Thu tak fel lo taka daltute Pathian ngaihsak lohna leh fel lohna zawng
zawng chungah chuan van atangin Pathian thinur a lo lang a ni;
1:19 Pathianin a hriattir tawh avangin Pathian chanchin hriat tur mi chu an
rilruah hriattirin a awm si a.
1:20 A thil hmuh theih loh (a chatuan thiltihtheihna leh a Pathianzia chu)
khawvel siam tirh ata fiah taka hmuhin a awm a, thil siamah chuan a lang a ni;
chuvang chuan chhuanlam tur an nei lo;
1:21 Pathian hre siin Pathian angin an chawimawi lo va; lawmthu pawh an sawi hek
lo; thil lawilo an ngaihtuah ta zawk a, an thinlung a chu a lo thim ta a.

The following important truths about God's general revelation can be learned from this passage.
1. The Testimony About God Is Clear
God has left a witness of Himself for everyone. No one has any excuse.
2. Conclusions Can Be Drawn About God And His Existence
Because of the clear testimony about God from nature, conclusions can and should be drawn about
God's existence.
3. The Testimony Is Constantly Witnessed By Everyone
As Psalm 19 affirms, this testimony is constantly being witnessed since the time God created the
world.
4. General Revelation Holds People Accountable
Because of the witness of nature, people are held accountable to God for the knowledge that God
has revealed to them.
5. This Type Of Revelation Is Limited In What It Can Do
Revelation from nature, or creation, is limited in what it tells us. Only certain aspects about God's
invisible qualities or nature are revealed. Specifically, "His eternal power and divine nature."
From these two passages it is clear that everyone is aware of the existence of God through the
testimony in creation. The testimony about God's existence from nature should lead
humans to seek to discover who this Creator is.
The Suitability For Life On Earth - An Example Of God's Witness In Nature
The suitability for life to exist and develop on earth is a strong testimony to the existence of a
Creator. We know that Earth is the only planet in our solar system that can sustain life as we know it.
We are just the right distance from the sun so that we get exactly the right amount of heat to sustain
life. The planets from Mars to Pluto are far too cold to support life as we know it. There is no
evidence of life existing on these other planets.
The Precise Rate Of The Earth's Rotation
If the rotation of our earth had been 1/10 its present rate, the length of our days and nights would
have been increased ten times. Our vegetation would burn up during the long days, while the nights
would bring such low temperatures that any plant life which survived the day would be sure to
freeze.
The Earth Is The Right Size
The physical size of the earth is just right to support life as we know it. If the earth were as small as
the moon, its gravity would only be 1/6 its present force and unable to hold either atmosphere or
water. If its diameter were doubled, the force of gravity would be doubled and the atmosphere
would be so compressed that its pressure would be increased from 15 to 30 pounds per square inch.
This would seriously affect all life.
If our earth were increased to the size of the sun, while retaining its present density, gravity would
be increased some 150 times. This would increase atmospheric pressure to over a ton per square
inch. Life would be virtually impossible under such conditions.
The Earth's Crust Is Just The Right Size
If the earth's crust had been only ten feet thicker, the metallic elements in the crust would have
combined with all the free oxygen in the atmosphere, ruling out the possibility of all animal life. On
the other hand, if the oceans were merely a few feet deeper, they would absorb so much carbon
dioxide from the air that plants could not exist.
The Moon Is The Right Distance From Earth
The moon is about 239,000 miles away from earth. If it were only 50,000 miles away the tides, which
are now harmless, would completely submerge the continents twice a day.
Though the moon is only relatively close to earth, its surface temperature varies each fifteen lunar
days from a high of 214 degrees Fahrenheit above zero, to a low of 243 degrees Fahrenheit below
zero!
The Composition Of Atmosphere Is Perfect To Sustain Life
The composition of the atmosphere is about 78 parts nitrogen and 21 parts oxygen. Too much
nitrogen in the atmosphere would slow down all functions of the body so that death would finally
result. Too much oxygen would also be harmful since it would increase the activities of the body to
such a pace that life could not last that long. It is highly unlikely that this could have been developed
by accident, since most accidents in chemistry usually result in explosions. This is especially true of
nitrogen which is the basic ingredient of practically every explosive!
The Angle Of The Earth Is Just Right For Us To Survive
The earth is tilted on its axis 23 1/2 degrees. This tilting, plus the revolution around the sun, gives us
our seasons. In most parts of the earth this not only gives ample time to raise the necessary supply
of food, but it provides a season in which the soil lies idle, soaks up moisture, and increases its own
fertility.
The Testimony From The Atmosphere
The atmosphere of the earth serves a protective blanket to shield us from deadly radiation. If the
radiation reached the earth, it would be impossible for humankind to exist.
In addition, our atmosphere is just dense enough to protect the earth from some twenty million
meteors that enter it daily. These meteors, which travel at speeds of about thirty miles per second,
would otherwise strike the earth with such impact that all life would be endangered.
This Is Not A Coincidence!
It is difficult to believe that all of these things are a series of fortunate coincidences. Yet if we accept
the idea that everything is a result of chance, this is exactly what we have to believe. As one
examines the universe one finds precision and order everywhere. Our earth has been made in such a
way that it is suitable for life to exist.
From The Smallest To The Largest God Has Revealed Himself
Whether it be from the smallest atom or the largest galaxy, the most simple life form to the most
complex, the living God has revealed himself to humankind.
All Of This Is Still Not Enough
Still, the revelation of God in creation is not sufficient for us to know Him. The truth of creation has
been corrupted by sinful humanity. Paul wrote.
Because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the
Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen (Romans 1:25).
Humanity rejected the Creator and worshipped the creation instead.
There Is No Direct Contact With God
In addition, nature does not bring us into direct contact with God. It reveals the power of God
without revealing His person. Humanity needs more than the testimony of creation to know exactly
what God is like and what He requires of us.
Nature Is Limited As A Source Of Truth
Nature can give us only a partial perception of God. From nature we can discover the wisdom and
power of God. However nature is limited as a source of truth about God. Human beings are only able
to infer certain things about God from nature because there are no explicit statements about him.
We are not competent to understand anything more that certain general truths about God. This is
due to our limitations as human beings as well as our fallen sinful nature.
Summary
The Bible testifies that "nature" or "creation" gives clear testimony to God's existence. Everyone,
everywhere, has this testimony. Natural revelation is more than sufficient to make humanity
responsible and to show them they are "without excuse." Consequently humans should attempt to
find out who this Creator is and what He requires of them. Unfortunately, many people have
corrupted the revelation of God in nature and have chosen to worship and serve the creation rather
than the Creator. Instead of worshipping the Creator, they have turned creation into a god. For this,
God has pronounced judgment upon them.