Did the fall remove all natural knowledge of God?

• what does corruption of human nature argue?

  yes- the Fall led to a significant corruption of human nature. The Fall is seen as a profound rupture in the relationship between humanity and God, leading to a distortion of the original knowledge of God. This aligns with the idea that human intellect and reason were significantly impaired due to sin.
• What was Aquinas perspective on corruption of human nature?


  Due to the fall, human reason and intellect were darkened, making it difficult for humans to attain a clear and accurate understanding of God through natural means.
• what biblical evidence supports corruption of human nature argument?

  "For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostie to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot. (Roman 8:7)
• what does Total Depravity and Radical Corruption argue?


  yes- Following Augustine's theological viewpoint, the Fall resulted in a state of total depravity, significantly corrupting human nature. Augustine argued that the impact of original sin was so pervasive that it

  profoundly affected human intellect, will, and emotions, impairing the ability to attain a true and clear understanding of God through natural means.
• what biblical evidence support total depravity and radical corruption argue?


  Biblical Quote: "Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned." (Romans 5:12)
• what does Innate Awareness and Natural Law argue?

  Some argue that despite the Fall, humans retain an innate awareness of God through natural law. This perspective holds that even though the Fall damaged human nature, it did not completely erase the fundamental moral and spiritual inclinations inherent in human beings, allowing for an inherent knowledge of God. Aquinas' perspective: Aquinas emphasized that despite the Fall, humans still possess a natural inclination to seek God, which he referred to as the natural law.
• what biblical evidence supports innate awareness and natural law?

  "For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made." (Romans 1:19-20)
• what does Divine Revelation and Grace argue?

  no- Those who argue against the complete removal of natural human knowledge of God emphasize divine revelation and the role of grace. According to this view, God, through divine revelation, continues to provide knowledge of Himself to humanity. Grace enables humans to regain, albeit imperfectly, an understanding of God despite the consequences of the Fall.
• what did Calvin argue about divine revelation and grace?

  Calvin's perspective: Calvin stressed the importance of divine grace in enabling individuals to have a true knowledge of God and to come to faith in Him.
• what biblical evidence supports divine revelation and grace?

  "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)
• what is Redemption and Restoration argue?

  no- Some argue that through the process of redemption and restoration, initiated by Christ's sacrifice and resurrection, humanity has the potential to regain a fuller understanding of God. The salvific work of Christ aims to restore the original relationship between God and humanity, including knowledge of God.
• what biblical evidence support redemption and restoration?

  "And I will give them a heart to know that I am the LORD, and they shall be my people and I will be their God, for they shall return to me with their whole heart." (Jeremiah 24:7)
• what does Transcendence of God and God's Hiddenness argue?

  yes- Karl Barth's theological perspective emphasizes the

  transcendence of God and the hiddenness of God's ways. According to this viewpoint, the Fall and human sinfulness create a barrier that obstructs a clear and direct knowledge of God. The sheer otherness and hiddenness of God make it difficult for fallen humanity to grasp God's nature accurately.
• what biblical evidence support transcendence of God and God's hiddenness?

  "Indeed, God is exalted in his power; who is a teacher like him?" (Job 36:22)