Has God given America over to a reprobate mind?

This is an exposition of Romans 1:28, “And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;” applied to present-day America. This is an answer to many of the moral debates among Christians today.

How do you know if you’re a reprobate?

There comes a point in other words, that people cross that ‘invisible line’ of no return. God is fixing things so that those who will not receive the truth cannot receive the truth. When a sinner is so hardened as to feel no remorse, or misgiving of conscience, it is considered as a sign of reprobation.

Can a seared conscience be restored?

Yes, but repenting only spares you from the eternal consequences. You still have to own up to the earthly consequences, like jail or a damaged relationship. God may or may not spare you from those consequences, but that’s not the point of repenting. More like……a person can be healed of a seared conscience.

Can a person with a reprobate mind be saved?

The Greek term translated “reprobate” (adakimos) is used in Scripture to refer to those who are not among God’s Elect. That is, to be reprobate means by its very definition that a person can’t be forgiven or saved from his sins.

What does it mean when you have a reprobate mind?

Selfish, depraved, disreputable, a reprobate is not known for his inner goodness. In fact, reprobates were once considered “rejected by God,” the meaning of the noun in the 1500s.

What is a reprobate according to the Bible?

a person rejected by God and beyond hope of salvation. (of God) to reject (a person), as for sin; exclude from the number of the elect or from salvation.

What does a debased mind mean?

1 : to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character debased himself by lying to his supporters …

What does a seared conscience mean?

A seared conscience is one that is completely dead. It’s calloused over so that we cannot feel anything. When our conscience is seared, our lives become hypocritical.

What does the Bible say about giving God over to reprobate minds?

Romans 1:28 KJV And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; We are watching what happens when God is removed and sinful mankind, who is ruled by Satan and his own sinful flesh, is no longer held to a moral standard higher than himself.

Does God turn people over to their own debased minds?

I challenge anyone to provide such a Scripture. While Scripture affirms that God gives people over to their own debased minds (Romans 1:28), God does not turn minds into reprobate minds nor does God ever turn hearts away from Him. To the contrary, Jesus came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10).

Do true believers ever repent?

However, the true believers eventually recognize their transgressions and repent. As explained by John MacArther there are those believers who continue sinning willfully against God and NEVER repent. God will then turn their minds into “reprobate minds” and turn their hearts away from him. Once this happens there is no turning back to God.

How does a reprobate mind function?

A reprobate mind functions perversely. Suppose that one must give testimony in a certain case. A reprobate mind distinguishes between what is the truth and what is the lie concerning this case. But at the same time this mind compiles all kinds of lies and persuades the will to tell that which is the lie.