The Fool Says In His Heart, "There Is No God" [DOESN'T MEAN WHAT YOU THINK!]
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- Two Psalms begin with the words, "The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God'" (Psalm 14:1 and 53:1). Many Christians are convinced that these verses refer to atheists. A careful reading of the Psalms, however, shows that these passages aren't about atheism at all. David Wood does a little exegesis to uncover the real meaning.
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Don't get too comfortable with this one, my atheist friends, because a brutal wake-up call is just around the corner! 😃
Inb4 atheists say “the fool says god exists.” Checkmate, Christians!
Thats ok mate, we're just as worried about interpretations of biblical verses as we are about quranic ones.
@@diaboloavocado Lol... so true 🙂
@@diaboloavocado please don't quote Leviticus 😓😓😓
@@diaboloavocado in the end we will all stand before the creator. be mindful of your time here.
We Christians, despite intentions, are constantly taking things out of context. Thanks for this correction David
Not constantly.
@@cindyweatherly4501 you're right, I was kinda exaggerating
I think what he said was true concerning the matter of a fools state of mind. i.e. God won't judge what I do. That said I think that the term, " the fool has said in his heart, that there is no God" is applicable to atheism too. Both can be true, it's not a either or scenario. In one instance, God's existance is questioned. In the other instance, God's justice is ignored. In both situations the human that adheres to these concept is said to be a fool. From a Biblical perspective a fool isn't a fool that will fool God, rather a fool is a fool that is self-deceptive, they fool themselves. The old adage appears, "the greatest enemy one will face, is yourself" Or "you are you're own worst enemy".
@@kurtwinslow2670 that's a good point. It can include atheists too
Taking things out of context?? then please explain god drowning billions of innocent
animals in the days of Noah, and letting 18,000 children die every day,
yet the bible states god loves children?? and you love this
monster? how do you do that?
As an ex Muslim atheist. D wood your my hero. I was tricked by Muslims into believing Islam. When I first did shahada I found you, AP, CP, and ex Muslim Ahmad. Thanks for your contribution to my life and helping me out of my delusion
Update: I’m now an orthodox Christian catechumen. I’m getting baptized this summer
What about the atheist delusion?
I have that book
@@georgewagner7787 okay. I'll read that book. I'm currently very inclined with orthodoxy due to jay dyer
@@VietRezeThanks for your encouragement and support. I pray favor and blessings over you and your family and ministry in Jesus name. I pray protection and joy into your life in Jesus name forevermore
you are not ex muslim kid stop lying
❤
My old pastor used to talk about functional atheists. These are Christians who if you were to ask them, they would say there is a God. But if you were to see their day to day lifestyle, you might wonder if they really believe it. David, I think you're right. When we sin, we fool ourselves into thinking that either God does not exist, or the other stupid excuses we come up with in that moment where we decide to regard our desires rather than God.
When you're using the word 'sin' you already wrapped yourself into circular reasoning, as sin is defined as an act against god. You can not prove a god with asserting a god.
@@MrLogo73 are you saying in your heart and mind there is no God?
@@edcarson3113 Only when you can demonstrate that god to be real.
Your pastor is PAID to convince you of gods existence.
@@edcarson3113 Are you, also, saying the one in 2 Samuel 24 and in Matthew 7:9, are also synonymous?
When you teach about Muslims or the Koran, it's so easy to think, "That's about THEM." But this is definitely about ME. Thanks again for your ministry. You've taught me so much.
Right. I often fall into the "I am not good, but not as bad as them" trap.
Same. For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God..
@@haichirengdi Don't we all!! Pride is a warped mirror.
David wood believe gob have three had friend atheist not believe God does problem with even atheist firend mocking his region I wonder This end would be lesson to people attack 23 years but lsiam growing best
@@pasty188 Mockers and scoffers have their place in the lake of fire my friend. as for your atheist friend he believes that there is no God but he doesn't have proof of that so how is he so sure? Also Islam being the fastest growing religion doesn't make it the truth.
You started well, I immediately thought I now have those colleagues and friends of mine... but there you came with the explanation! Instead of having my colleagues and friends, I was pointed out my shortcomings and failures. Thanks David, this has made me think again and face the facts. I'm far from better than the rest. God Bless you and your loved ones
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ There is no such thing as an atheist. Deep down they know God exists. They lie to themselves at their own peril. They will have no excuse before the Ancient of Days on that dreadful day.
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ appeasing the atheist? Where did that come from because I sure as heck didn't hear that in this video? You're part of the problem in the Christian community. Get down your high horse and mingle with us fellow commoners.
Hear that silence? That's the sound of most of us thinking 'Wow! That's convicting!'
I didn't see that coming 😅 Gods word humbled me , i always thought bit was about atheists but back then there were no atheists... Just monotheistic or polytheistic people.
@@anakatana777 Ana, there were plenty of Atheists back then. Have you never studied Greek culture?
Sadly, David's interpretation of these verses in Psalms is very mistaken, as the Bible talks about many people being "righteous".
Essentially, this verse isn't describing what a fool is but rather what a fool thinks as he sins
@visitation-ofjesusthechris3670 Cope.
That's a good description. And it applies to anyone who says in his heart, whether momentarily or permanently, "there is no God." We're all more like Jonah, who thought he could run away from God's will, than we care to admit. And the Israelites who hardened their hearts though they'd been saved from slavery and seen miracles. Satan loves such complacency, so we have to combat it with God's Word, and with constant prayer.
It applies to them, while not specifically referring to them. Blindly applying it to them, without acknowledging its application to your own life, puts you in danger of being a hypocrite. Thank you David for this wonderful message.
Man this psalm truly strikes fear in my heart for God. It’s so powerful
I would say the description of a man who says in his heart, "there is no God" refers to many professing atheists quite specifically. But yeah, we have to be careful not to fall into the same trap of pride and hardness of heart. On that, by the power of God's Word, we are all in agreement.
Or they could be thinking “God will forgive me”; not necessarily “there is no God, so I’ll sin”. In other words they hide behind His mercy.
This spoke to me,and highlighted my own sin. God forgive me and help me to repent, thank you David.
Thank you for pointing out that I need to repent and beg God to forgive me.
@visitation-ofjesusthechris3670 How is this appeasing to atheists? Obviously the world is going to act like the world. But if those who claim to know Christ act as if there is no God, the repercussions are that much greater.
Your repentance is worthless to the Lord. But do you wanna know the only thing of worth? Jesus’ atonement of all sins and his resurrection. Atonement and redemption and everlasting life is only in these ☝️☝️☝️. Belief in Jesus, the Son of God is how you receive it. It’s invaluable so working for it, is futile.
You’ll always be in your sins no matter what, and no matter if you realize or not because your threshold of sin is insensitive and damaged. This is how you be free in your sins; believe Jesus Christ, the Son of God who gives the living bread that will eternally fulfill.
John 8:24 KJV
“I said therefore unto you that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I AM HE, ye shall die in your sins.”
turn it right around, “if ye believe that I am he, ye shall not die in your sins”
If you believe Jesus is God’s eternal Son, you will not be in your sins and you cannot die in them. Sure you’ll commit them but Jesus has paid for all of them already. Trust his promise
@@ntkmw8058 So, in light of that, how did Satan ever get to revisit heaven, err, then?
Also, is Matthew 24:34, a part, of the promise?
Maybe if those that you sinned against may need to forgive you first. They need to understand your sin first I suspect.
Ouch! Didn’t see that one coming. 😢This brother be preaching today. Thank you Jesus for your mercy!!!
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ yeah, I think he demonstrated quite clearly what the Word says. Thanks.
@@STAR-RADIANCE He did and this guy posted those two comments on every single comment. It's spam. Probably some weird bot.
Man, I'll bring this up at my church, that's very important!
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ it is what he said, back then there were no atheists, so it really makes sense
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ what David is actually doing here is paying more attention to what the text says, and letting it say what it actually says even better! Because the Bible was not originally put together with chapters and verses already in it :) everything has context and coherent meaning.
@visitation-ofjesusthechris3670 What? He is not silly, he is 100% correct. He just laid out the full context of the verse. What is silly is ignoring that blatant context.
Hector, There are many, many verses in the Bible showing that this "none that do good" is NOT talking about those who follow God and do what he says to do.
Ps 112:5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
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Luke 1:5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife [was] of the daughters of Aaron, and her name [was] Elisabeth.
Luke 1:6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
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There are many others. That means that this text is specifically talking about those who say: "There is no God". Paul is obviously not referring to this text when he says we have all fallen short and sinned.
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@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ it does mean what it says... which is basically what David Wood laid out for us here. it made great sense. what was so confusing for you ?
Excellent! It's a shame we don't hear things like this from the pulpit. Even in my Baptist Church.
@@soundwavesuperior6761 In depth teaching? Of course it is. It depends on the pastor. But one has only so many choices in a given area. Thankfully, with enough searching, one can even find it on RUclips. You have cynicism, I have mild disappointment leaving to occasional wistfulness.
But having interpreted multiple churches in the area, our church is still among the best. The poor sweet Episcopalians can barely preach their way out of a light shadow, in company with most of the Catholics, Methodists, Lutherans, Presbyterians, and one whose denomination is hard to determine, but seems to have never read the Bible at all and is simply going on assumption and hearsay that would be better off hiring some eight-year-old African-American boy schooled by his grandmother.
The last Baptist church we attended for 25 years used this verse to address Atheists. But then mentioned everyone. It was part of his pulpit shaming sermon.
@@winstongoodman3244 that's a pity. I often wonder how many pastors watch teaching like this. I don't want to ask lest it seem like I'm being critical.
But since the ones I know seem to be saying the same things, from the same perspectives, throughout the years, I can't help but ponder.
Considering that “no God” is practically the same thing as “a-theist”, it’s probably more accurate to say that even theists are practically atheists when they sin, if not philosophically atheists.
The fool says in his heart, 'God will not punish me.
No what it says though is it.
@@jimp5133yeah, but it's true
This is a surprising revelation of these verses. Thank you for always keeping it real, even when it's hard to hear. ✝️
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ no that is not what he is doing. He is explaining how it applies to all of us and not just atheists. And you can put that together yourself when you see how the scripture is worded.
Reading out of context would seem like God is contradicting himself in Psalms but that is not what is going on. I didn't agree with him at first until I realized what he was saying. If "fool" genuinely means "immoral" then re-read Psalms with "the immoral says In his heart "there is no God".
Which is true when we sin. When we sin we are flipping God off in the face and saying that we know better than God.. it applies to all of us not just atheists specifically which the editor made a great point that atheism wasn't even really a thing back then so the scripture clearly applies to all of us.
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ so- why do you judge?!
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ
I too thought the same.
DW put in his thoughts , he too can do the same !!
The Bible is The Living Word ! It speaks to each one of us !
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ Have you ever gone fishing? You have to get them interested in the bait before you reel them in. 😁
As for accuracy of interpretation, I think DW proved the meaning through comparison of multiple scriptures and context.
I think the "key" is the fool says "IN HIS HEART." The psalm is not talking about anyone verbally proclaiming "There is no God," but acting as if there is no God or consequences for their actions. This is proven by the list of evil deeds.
But if you disagree I'm always open for a discussion.
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ "putting your mark" underneath so many comments is way worse. What you do is disheartening. You seem to have way too much time on your hands- and I am not waisting mine anymore to read anymore of your demoralizing comments. Might concider changing your name. You could actually try and be a little more encouraging towards people in generall. Have a nice life.
We need more of this brother David.
Amen
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ
How is it appeasing? The passage pertains to all of us not just towards atheists
I disagree with opinion…
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ I'm not sure - was Torquemada, or Paul III?
Or Augustine's more erratic interpretations of 1 Corinthians 10 - historically?
As in, good, or not good...
I bet his father don't want more of David slamming a hammer against his face while he screams "Darwin made me do it."
I am so sorry about your son's passing. Reid has gone ahead of us to be with our Lord. May our Lord bless you and Marie and the other kids.
Penetrating exegesis! Love it… what a sermon for all of us 😊
Even tho i love all Mr. David's old vids, but that is nothing compared to my love for his vids explaining Bible stuff, keep going Sir, we learned a lot from you 🧠👌🌸 GOD bless you 🙏🙏
are you a fool?
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ hmmm did he really defend the atheists tho? 🤔 didn't really hear him saying that, so i guess you must go rewatch with a clean heart before judging him, his vid makes total sense and touched many hearts including mine, cuz i've fallen into a sin this morning and thought that i was getting away with it but i guess GOD decided to give me a good slap through David's vid, all he said was that we must not act like the perfect ones and accuse others of being fo.ols, because we are all in the same boat sometimes, also pretending to be perfect in front of others make their distance with GOD even bigger, so we need to show them that we are all imperfect and we need Lord Jesus to clean us, btw, most atheists KNOW that there is a GOD, but they try their best to convince themselves that there is no such thing so they could do whatever they want. I guess you need to lower your ego, and admit that we all fall into such thing, have a nice day brother
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ ohh btw brother, if you think that you are so perfect and a good follower of Christ, do you think calling others 'silly' is a good representation of Christ's followers? Remember this verse? but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Matthew 5:22. Remember, he is your brother in Christ as well, you could say your opinion in a better way representing Christ's manners even if you don't like the points he is making 🌸
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ did you even read the comment David posted or watched the video?
This was old? I wish they’d date these somehow.
Context is always king. Thanks David.
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ If the Word is not interpreted in its context, then it is not the correct interpretation. Not everything in the Bible is to be interpreted literally.
@@gueenjohndavila873 Jesus did not always interpret scripture in its context, and neither did His followers. And we have been given the same Holy Spirit that Christ had. "And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life."
Christ is King. Context is context. God's Word is so true that it can often be taken in or out of context, as long as it's taken in good faith. Jesus and His followers could have been accused of taking scripture out of context (by worldly standards, they certainly did), but they understood a deeper meaning, by the power of the Holy Spirit.
I remember you mentioning this in passing during a stream- I'm so happy you've made a video about this!
I remember that momemt in the live stream too! I latched onto those words like a hungry dog onto a delicious steak!
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ 10:56
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ When anyone sins, we say to ourselves that we will get away with it, that we will not be held to account, even if the thought is momentary. That is what's foolish for people to believe. That's what this video is about.
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ This is true, but we all sin.
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ Yes, I'm not saying that Christians aren't saved and I'm not saying we won't repent, but there is still sin to repent of. I hope you watch this again. I won't go back and forth with you anymore, as I see you've got many conversations going on in this comment section. Take care.
Thank you David. I've been meditating on this verse since last Sunday at church, as our pastor preached almost exactly the same way you did on it. That the foolishness in question is related to us sinning and thinking we won't get caught, which indeed doesn't restrict things to atheists. Your video summed everything up for me, as if the Lord wanted to draw my attention to the matter and wrap my mind about it.
Heri this should make us fear god even more. I'm scared now because i do commit sin in secret.
Well here's the thing, if you've been baptized in the spirit you won't have the desire to sin you'll love what God loves hate what God hates, and what's awesome is yeah you're still in a body bu5 the holy spirit will push all that corruption out of you and purify your heart making it beat for God. Humbling yourself before the lord is good, humbling yourself for man though... don't. Also i got an uncertain vibe from his video... I don't like uncertainty.
@@theeternalslayer wow you're so perfect and sinless. How to be you?
Just because you're saved doesn't mean you're no longer going to struggle with sin. We have a fallen body which means we're always going to be susceptible to sin. But God is great and gracious that He gave us our Lord and savior to save us. Can you really, with God as witness, going to tell me you no longer have any desire to sin?
And since when is appreciating what a brother has said equate to "humbling yourself before a man"?
Get down your high horse and mingle with us commoners.
@@ImALefty08 that arrogant nature tells me you still buy the lies prepeuated by the church, nothing good comes from us? God lives within Me all good comes from him and he encourages me not to be perfect but righteous and speak truth and life to others, you aren't doing anyone any favors trying to tear them down like that. In fact you'd be doing the work for the devil. You have flesh but if you have the spirit you have a changed nature a repenting mind and a circumcised heart, no man In this world can teach you that. Remember when Peter rebuked Jesus for saying he would go to the cross? What did Jesus tell him? "Get behind thee satan! Your concern is with the world." Don't accuse me of anything. Or you'll get rebuked.
how about you truly meditate on living a horrible existence which countless billions of animals and humans have had to endure. such a life leads to an easy conclusion: god doesn't exist, god is evil, or there's a form of reincarnation where we eventually get to experiece some good. believing in god is a privledge of coddled and naive people. not sorry.
David Wood please try and do this Bible reading two times every week. Is amazing how sweet the word of God.
More of these kinds of videos please, David.
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ Nothing about this video "appeases" the atheist. Did you watch the whole thing?
@@BardOfShwa, forget him, or, better still, pray for him. He's a troll spamming the comments section.
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ why do you do copy paste like a Muslim? Are you Muslim by any chance?
@@feliciadogbe1313 Or report it as spam. It's probably a bot.
Never saw it that way.... Thanks Doc David!
You should do a weekly Bible study like Mike Winger. Would definitely watch
Thaddeus (Reasoned answers) does one
Would I have to become a total nerd like Mike Winger?
@@apologeticsroadshow AMEN brother David Wood, Your Acts Apologetics ministry, fellow brothers and sisters in Christ our Lord and God bless you ALL 🙏❤️👊. If Atheists care about what's true why do many Atheists only question theists and people who have religious beliefs and not Atheists/agnostics and secular humanists 🤔? Atheism ain't got nothing new or better to offer than the very religious beliefs it's critical of so it's hypocrisy at it's finest 😂. Hello this is for all you Atheists, unbelievers and skeptics. I'm going to address a few misconceptions and lies about God's Character and His Word. The Bible doesn't support chattel slavery or anything else Immoral. Ok so Atheists and unbelievers say God is either Immoral, incompetent or not responsible so let's see what The Scriptures actually say. God revealed himself and created a nation in a real, historical context. It was a world with a slave-based economy, with city states often at war with each other, with polygamous marriages to ensure the continuation of family lines. The laws of the Old Testament regulate this behaviour. Slaves are to be treated humanely (Exodus 21:11). They are given rights and not seen as mere possessions. Hebrew slaves were able to buy their own freedom. Human trafficking is condemned (Exodus 21:16). In contrast to the law code of Babylon, Old Testament Israel was a light to the nations. The Old Testament law and narratives do not stand alone. Jesus is now the best example of what we read. So the moral teaching of the Bible cannot be summarised by a quote taken out of context from the Old Testament to demonize God and His Word. Slavery was permitted in Old Testament law but it was regulated by God giving the Israelites instructions on how to fairly and humanely treat their slaves (it was like indentured servitude where someone could work for you if they owed debts or needed income not cruel like chattel slavery). God allowed the people of Israel to own slaves since they themselves has already experienced over 400 years of generations of Egyptian slavery and knew how inhumane it was to be beaten, overworked and taxed so God set them apart from other nations and cultures around them by giving them a fair way to treat their slaves since slavery had already existed in the world but it doesn't mean God condoned it just used it for His Will to bring Good And in the light of the whole scriptural teaching, we find the reasons for its ultimate abolition (Ephesians 6:9; Colossians 4:1-3; Philemon 15-16 and Galatians 3:28). The Word of God provided the moral standard against slavery in the Roman Empire and against the slave trade in the New World.
But what of genocide or holy war in the book of Joshua? Several things could be pointed out. The use of warfare in the ancient world did not always mean literal total destruction, even when events are described in such terms. Furthermore, the book of Joshua does not describe a genocide. It is not a race who are being wiped out, as in genocide, but a religious practice which was often appalling and degrading. Those who repent (like Rahab from Jericho or Ruth) are not destroyed but become part of Israel. It is not the racial group that is in view but their "detestable practices".
However, after all is said, we must still acknowledge that God brought judgment on the nations of Canaan. It is not our place as believers isn't to sugar-coat the Bible. For some skeptics, this is enough to make God a moral monster. But the fact is that Jesus continued to affirm that God is a Judge who will bring a future judgment on all peoples and all nations. God’s judgment will be just. The list of Old Testament stories rejected by critics often leads to a similar dismissal of the New Testament teaching of Jesus on the existence of hell.
After all, what was the Flood of Genesis or the conquest of Joshua if not a glimpse of future judgment? Hell does not demonstrate cruelty on God’s part, but it does demonstrate His Holiness and our moral accountability. Perhaps this is the real reason many people rail against the God of the Bible? It is not that they think He is a moral monster, but that they are afraid He is a moral Judge, and that has implications for our behaviour now. God is an Eternal Almighty Spirit Being and we as His creatures have Eternal souls and spirits so the punishment for our sins against Him must therefore also be Eternal but so must the reward for righteousness that's why He sent His Son Jesus to live a perfectly righteous and sinless Life (which none of us could ever possibly expect to do) suffer the humiliating and torturous death of crucifixion to shed His Own Blood willingly so that all who willingly accept His gift of salvation by grace through faith in Him will be saved and given Eternal life because that's what God wants is for us to willingly accept His gift of salvation and choose life. Exodus 21:20-21 literally speaks about capital punishment befalling anyone who mistreats their slaves so yes people are taking Scripture out of context to demonize God who literally promises that slaves who are mistreated under someone else's authority is to be avenged. When we hear the word “slavery” we think of innocent human beings, kept prisoner for life, having no rights under law and so reduced to animals. This is clearly immoral because it is unjust: the slave has done nothing to deserve the treatment.
The situation described as “slavery” in the Bible was nothing like this. It is more accurately described as one of indentured servitude. Many “slaves” were indentured servants, working for a term of years
Some other “slaves” were prisoners. There were no prisons. Prisoners had to work to live like everyone else. Some had life sentences. Some served a term and were released.
People didn't beat their good slaves but treated them well and protected their assets thus.
But no matter how rebellious a slave was, you couldn't just beat them to death. And if you knocked out their tooth or damaged their eye then you had to set them free. (Exodus 21:26). God wasn't using what other nations did because He wanted to set His Chosen People of Israel apart from the cruel, inhumane and unjust systems other cultures had so He gave them a fair way to treat their slaves and servants.
There is a lot of ignorance on this topic which is understandable given the age we live in but it's not the nefarious set up we think of when we think of modern slavery. The question Atheists must ask themselves is how come the Jews aren't being accused of slavery and human trafficking if they're guilty of it in The Bible and why would white slave owners rip out pages from The Old and New Testament Scriptures to justify their owning blacks as slaves if The Bible already justified slavery? MAKES YA THINK HUH 🤔
@@apologeticsroadshow Nah, you could stay part time Friendly Neighborhood philosopher, full time psychopath. It's a unique perspective
@@apologeticsroadshow 😅🤣😂
The arrogance of us to think "I'll get away with it"
This hit me hard. This Psalm exposes another trick our flesh plays on us to deceive ourselves. I pray that God gives us all the clarity and conscious to flee from sin and choose to be good anytime we are tempted.
I have enjoyed the years of you breaking down Islam with Nabeel and AP. Have enjoyed all of your content I can get. Thank you for continuing your examination of scripture. Your insights and explanations are wonderful to think on throughout the day. Keep up the good work out LORD given you to do.
Good luck.
Thank you for the preaching. Need more of this
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ Copy paste spamming comments will get your account blocked. It's obvious you didn't even watch the video.
@@m_d1905 I know it's been 11 months but I'm taking care of this bot.
Belief is expressed as your actions. If you truly believe your actions reflect your words. Period.
@visitation-ofjesusthechris3670 drive by stone throwing ....
Am one of those people who interrupted it that way(atheist)
Am glad to have come across this video
Thank you for bringing this message brother! I used this verse in the past when talking to my atheist friend. I don't think this helped him to come closer to God. Now, I understand how relevant this verse is to me.
love this mini Bible study. Very eye opening. Thanks! 💕
aw man I was happy with thinking those verse were about atheists 😔
I guess my mind is changed now
Learning more and more about my faith. Thank you David!
The psalm means exactly what it says, "The fool says there is no God." This does mean atheists, but not only atheists, it also means the Christian who puts aside, for his own convenience, the knowledge that he will be held accountable for his every word and deed.
There are various places that apply to all. This applies to anyone who thinks God is not there somehow. Even look at 2 Tim 2:15, many 'believers' should be ashamed of their study yet they still go with it. Look how the Trinity has a clear three 100% gods and then they just lie and say that it still makes one God. They also act as if God is on their side.
Exactly. There seems to be a modern trend of abandoning the straightforward meaning of scripture (or at least making it secondary), and focusing on more "hidden" or contextually based meanings.
Amazing teaching David!I'm happy to see you in my RUclips algorithm again! I used you listen to you daily until you left, now I'm very pleased you're back. Looking forward to more! Thanks brother!!
From a Christian standpoint, even athiests have a God. They may say they do not, but they are putting themselves in place of God.
The first commandment "Thou shalt have no other Gods before me"; if athiests have a lack of belief in a God, then it would seem that this commandment they are not breaking.
But there is no commandment written that says not to have 'no belief in a God'. This is because God exists, whether you choose to believe or not, there is a God.
Even though atheism didn't exist back then, doesn't exempt them from God's law.
If a person chooses to reject the notion of God, They are making themselves a God.
They put there own idea on what happens when you die, or how life came into existence, how the universe began etc.
These are all attributable to the one true God as mentioned in the bible. They have put themselves in place of God.
Also, the bible mentions that the law is written on the hearts of man.
Whether you choose to follow or accept in the biblical God or not, because you are made in his image, you bare a moral code on your conscience.
The Psalm verse of "The Fool says in his heart there is no God", still strongly applies to the athiest. A lack of belief in God, is a rejection of God.
This is deemed wicked in Gods eyes and a violation of his commandments.
Even though the psalm verse applies to All of us as David mentioned, athiesm is still a part of "All". The verse may not apply to 'just' the athiest, but it still applies non-the-less.
It's worst than that. An atheist must not only become his own God, he has to become his own Moses too. There are prickly atheists who come up with an elaborate system for how they expect people to treat them and how they think they should treat people. Ayn Rand's so called Objectivist philosophy is the most famous example of this phenomenon.
This is soooo.... DEEP. and true.if I understand you correctly
at the end of the day all sin is committed with a mind that we can get away with it which proves any sinner to be an atheist because we don't believe in God's final judgement .
why doesn`t trinity appears in bible.,,
hi again David! Good morning from the UK.
Morning!
The new lie in the culture is that God will not judge us because He approves of our lifestile. Now we don't have become like Jesus, He was like us all along.
Thank you for sharing this message, David. I really needed to hear this, because there are sinful things I know I shouldn’t be doing and it’s been weighing on my heart
Edit: I’ve really been a fool, and I’m praying to God for help
I think your video here conveys the same purpose from that of Paul's message: a much needed reminder that we are ALL in need of Him every waking moment. You hit the perfect chord here, David. Why can't most churches have this much dedication to the Word?
Send your pastor back for more preaching training maybe? David was at my old church for awhile. Not sure if he took the preacher training there but he probably heard the Emotionally Healthy Spirituality seminars
"hit the perfect chord"--excellent!
An amazing insight. Really needed this right now. Thank you
Jesus is Risen!
I'm in a deep existential crisis
Good place to be. Much better than the people who never bother thinking deeply about anything.
@@apologeticsroadshow I don't think I can make it out alive
Hope you are getting HELP
Brother, listen to orthodox Hymns, pray from your heart to the Almighty Lord who wanted you to be born and Alive! For explanations on how to interpret the Bible in its correct light I would recommend you to listen to Jonathan Pageau. Don't forget! Our Lord was suffering but conquered Death. So good Luck!
@@SamuraiKamenX What is your crisis? I'd like to know more, if you're okay with sharing.
I didn't expect this to turn out as a sharp rebuke. Lord have mercy on me.
God bless you David.
Same, but it's good.
My greatest retort to an atheist that says we come from star dust is yes we do come from dust and the bible said it first.
Lord Jesus bless your work, greetings from Germany
Hello , I'm a Christian from Malaysia.
Very very true... Thanks
The larger context definitely shows that there is much more going on with the types of people being referred to in those passages. It does entail a disregard of God in the minds of those types of people. A suppression of the knowledge of God. Or, a type of blindness spiritually, in which a person may be unable to see/know of, God, with their mind's eye.
And sometimes in certain people, that'll be expressed as atheism.
A fool does say there is no God. He doesn't fear God, and he wants to live however he pleases. Lots of athiests feel the same way. The bible hits the nail on the head everytime.
I and my husband are an elderly couple that are getting evicted from our cottage - not because we owe any rent, we don't, but because housing prices have gone up so much some real estate lawyer talked our old landlord into selling the place to her, that way he didn't have to fix it up. The new people could just throw us out and make more money on it from someone else. I don't know about the new people, but I'm pretty sure our old landlord considers himself a Christian. I know I am - but that "dread" applies to me in this situation too. This is a hard but VERY necessary teaching for us ALL. Thank you.
Man this is a hard hitter, but thank you Dr David
I found this channel the other day and I like it. Keep it up David. God bless.
Welcome aboard!
So in other words, it means what it says. So going round and round to say differently, brings us right back to what it says.
Thanks David, I really enjoy your no beating around the bush approach. No time wasting with small talk, straight to the point!
It applies to both atheists and "sinners". It does mean what you think, but is also deeper.
More Bible videos please! Thank you David
Whether you believe it’s intended as an insult towards atheist it works perfectly well as one. It’s logical too . If you are someone who denies an objective moral law giver and then want to make claims about something being morally good or evil that is an illogical, absurd statement, therefore you are a fool
Finally the arrow of truth hits the mark! Horror! It's true! When I do something I KNOW flys in the face of God's commands, His standard, inside I am whispering, "He'll not notice this," or, "He won't condemn me." In effect it is as you say:
I'm totally rejecting His reality; choosing NOT to give Him the fear, love, respect and obedience He is always due.
I think I feel sick.....
From one Sue to another- I am with you. Let's just listen to the voice of the good shepherd. 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑
This refers to ANYONE who lives as if there is no God or a future Judgment from God. This includes every person including the atheist.
After Paul quotes Psalm 53 he gives us the answer to the problem we all have. “All have sinned, but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord”.
To sum it all up… a Fool is any man or woman who does not acknowledge the God of the universe, who He is, what He has done, and how He has reconciled us to Himself through Christ. Obviously non Christian’s live this way, but more often then we would like to admit, we as Christian’s also live our daily lives as if God is not there or as if He is not in control, or as if He does not see or judge or respond to our sin.
Thanks for this reminder
I know what you are saying and it's biblical but I still love to mention to our atheist friends that A Fool says in his heart there is No God. May God bless you and your ministry!
Wow I have been going through the psalms with my son and read the mentioned psalm. I sort of noticed the psalmist sayings but you really brought clarity . Thank you.
I love when you teach from the Word.
I've been praying for you David for at least 15 yrs I think. Maybe 14... Learned a lot! I only mention because what happened in the past still matters. Love you brother.
I felt like I was sitting in Church !
WOW David ! 🤩
this is probably the best exposition of these verses i’ve ever heard…
Very deep insight. That said God will forgive the believer if you earnestly ask for forgiveness after sinning. That said. God can and does set us free from being a slave to sin. I am living proof.
Living proof of what? Being sin free?
@@jimp5133 No one is completely sinless but we don't have to be slaves to sinful patterns.That's what they're saying.
God convicted my heart through your video. Thank you Dr.Wood❤
Oh no man
How do I stop from acting like this
Maybe I do not hurt some other people with my acts
But I hurt myself
Sometimes I smoke
Sometimes I fall into lust
Sometimes I make others fall into lust
Why is it so hard
Thank you for your video man. Even done this is scarier than what I would’ve ever thought, it feels good to know that whenever I feel bad for my sins, it’s because I’m starting to rebuke it. Pray for me if you can.
God bless you all. Stay strong. Remember Him, and that He is always with you. Amen.
This video is the perfect example of how sometimes we over complicate very simple scripture the verse is very clear on its meaning God is not speaking in riddles or parables in this case its talking about unbelievers which atheist fit under that umbrella case closed.
Many Greeks and Romans during the Classical period and beyond the first century were questioning the existence of God.
So true so true. I feel like a fool
Im a christian brother
@@johndixonkingdom That reply to you was spam. I've seen it at least 15 times all over the comments.
Amen
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ Can you explain where David Wood made a mistale in his exegesis of Psalms and Paul?
@@magnificentuniverse3085 twisted scripture, we take it literally. We are all sinners this we can agree on. But the verse didn’t need to be changed in meaning. It’s literal otherwise we are simply all fools for sin, because non of us will be found righteous. This means repenting isn’t completely how we are saved, but by faith.
@@jimp5133 Hmm well isnt the point that the fool says in his heart "there is no God" connected with verses after it that say that none seek God and that none are righteous? And doesnt that other psalm prove that saying "there is no God" doesnt mean that the sayer is an atheist but that he denies that God will judge him? David doesnt reinterpret the verse he interprets it correctly. He doesnt deny that it applies to atheists in a way but correctly points out that it was a rebuke of wicked people that deny that they will be judged for their wrongdoing by God, and that Paul interpreted the psalm as referring to all of us in a way.
Honestly, nothing but respect for you. You haven’t let your beliefs stop you from pointing out a misinterpretation of the Bible. As an atheist, after being called “a fool” by these quotes I too assumed that they were directed towards atheism. Admittedly, this was one of the quotes that made me dismiss immediate quotations of the Bible. Thanks for this.
I'm just going to be blunt: the times I've been tempted to call someone a fool, it hasn't been an atheist. It's been so-call Christians.
I get why you would not want to hear scripture if you have it lobbed at you by those people.
This is a great message. I hate when people create an entire doctrine around a single verse cherry picked out of context, from an overall passage they've probably never actually read or given any thought to. Unfortunately, this is far too common among modern day Christians. Some other examples are "think not that I have come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it..." People will literally quote this verse and immediately turn right around to say by fulfilling the law, He abolished it... Cognitive Dissonense Much? Or likely the most misunderstood and dangerous doctrine/verse of all, "saved by grace through faith alone." People have no clue what grace or faith means in this context, and think it's a "get out of jail free card" that means we can sin all we want, and aren't required to do any works whatsoever to receive salvation. Complete and utter nonsense.
I'm sure just because they weren't called "atheists" doesn't mean there weren't a small percentage of people who didn't believe in any god/gods.
I love all your videos Dr David, GOD bless your ministry.
This made me shiver. Definitely the word of God. Good video David.
One day fools will know about God almighty and fools will ask for second chance but it will be too late for them.
Thank you Dr D Wood for sharing.
Goes hand-in-hand with Stephen in Acts 7. Just before the crowd stones him, he twists the dagger of truth, telling them that they always resist the Holy Spirit. They did not outright reject God but their behavior in effect suggested that they were rejecting God. Christian, we can all resist the Holy Spirit and be fools. Don't do it.
We need someone who is guided by the Holy Spirit to teach us the Scriptures. Teaching and listening the Scriptures was an essential ministry in the 1st century church. Even in the OT also, teaching Scriptures was inevitable.
But our generation has lost it. All I hear is curse breaking, prosperity, private jets, luxury cars, deliverance from sickness, revival, etc most of it for financial gain.
90% of the present day Christians don't even know the fundamentals of Scriptures. We need someone to teach us. We need to start from scratch!
God bless D. Wood for his amazing ministry. There are only a few who actually talks/teaches pure undiluted Word of God. ❤🇮🇳
Love this!
Goosebumps. God is so great.
oh cool. you like your life and therefore think god exists 😏🙄
@@thunderpooch I am not unacquainted with suffering but I can endure it BECAUSE God exists.
You're highly Intelligent Sir!
Great Job David. Proper exegesis is SO LACKING in our pulpits and with those who claim to teach God's word. Preach on.
Great content David. I never looked at those verses that way, but you are 100% correct. I see your point, when we blatantly sin we ARE saying in our heart “God is not watching, or he does not exist” or at the very least “he will just forgive me latter”. Ouch!! It makes sin seem that much more sinful.
Thanks for this and what you do!
A very good explanation, as always.
@Visitation - of Jesus The Christ
Nothing good was said about atheists by him.
I don't quite understand what you mean.
This was a fire word ❤
You missed a point there. Atheism is not a new thing as you claim. Declarative and open atheism is. Many religious people of the past were atheists in the heart and lived an outwardly religious life to reap social benefits in THIS life because that is all that exists and matters to someone who is an atheist in heart.
Our "heart" is our "WILL" of mind ....
Our "spirit" is our "MIND"....
the word "spirit" in scripture is a metaphor for the "mind".
"God is Spirit" ( John 4:24 )
"God" is "MIND" ( Thought and Consciousness )
1st to comment...Dr. Woods👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Close!
@@apologeticsroadshow first comment and close,, like the Quran who say goodbye in the verse 5 instead of the last page of the Quran!😂😂😂😂❤😂😊
these verses bring me comfort while also bringing conviction (I use to be that fool who would denounce the existance of God) but later on in life I had a serious *wake up call* and changed my ways through the conviction of the Holy Spirit, however I've been battling the thought of "maybe I've committed the unforgivable sin by doing so, after all look what Jesus said" but to my knowledge Jesus said Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is unforgivable, along with that the Bible says *If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness* so I assume if I was really "unforgivable" like I've thought a few times, God wouldn't even give me the desire to seek repentance and ask forgiveness rather I would just live my life the way I had until I died and realized I was definitely wrong
May God bless all of you on this video, and bring comfort to those who feel like they're "too far gone" (as with God *NO ONE* is a lost cause; remember if you were really unforgivable you probably wouldn't even have that fear nor seek forgiveness; because the Holy Spirit wouldn't convict you. at least thats how I've understood it)
but correct me if I'm wrong
I've always understood the unforgivable sin to be walking away from your relationship with God. I don't think "once saved, always saved" is valid. I've watched people walk away. I feel it's pretty blasphemous to trample the Cross by turning away and saying you don't need it.
John 16:33 - “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."
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Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) - “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
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Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) - Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 34:4-5, 8 - I sought the LORD, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to Him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
Romans 8:28 - And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.
Joshua 1:9. - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
Matthew 6:31-34 (NIV) - "So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or "What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.
Romans 15:13 (NIV) - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
2 Chronicles 7:14 - "If my people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land."
Philippians 2:3-4 - Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Isaiah 41:13 - "For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, 'Fear not, I am the one who helps you.'"
1 Peter 5:6-7 - Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.
Psalm 94:18-19 - When I thought, "My foot slips," Your steadfast love, O LORD, helped me up. When the cares of my heart are many, Your consolations cheer my soul.
Ephesians 6:10-17 The Armor of God
11 Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
Revelation 21:4
"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." And He who was seated on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new."
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@Apologetics Roadshow Thanks for this video. I really learned a lot from the psalms you read. Keep it up. I'm slowly getting back on my walk with Christ after falling for so long. Thanks for the inspiration to get back into the scripture.
It's less of, "There is NO God," and more along the lines of, "There is no God who's going to intervene and punish me, what's He going to do?" Thanks for this, man!