Romans 1:19,20

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. So they are without excuse.

This is the sin that man, in his lost state, continues to pursue...the sin of suppressing the truth that was explained in verse 18. It's important to recognize that it is the nature of fallen man to suppress the truth that brings to light his utter sinfulness - in any way possible.

Here, Paul explains just how visible God actually is in the world around us:

For what can be known about God is plain to them

For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived

From these two lines, we can draw the conclusion that God is not hiding who He is from mankind. He has made it very evident...His eternal power and divine nature are plain, and clearly perceived... "ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made" - the attributes of God have been visible from the beginning in His creation.

While this is condemning for lost man, it should be very encouraging for us as Christians. How comforting to know that as God gives us the gift of faith, and gives us the ability to see clearly without the desire to suppress the truth, we will begin to see Him throughout His creation!

Even science, while used in part by lost souls in a futile attempt to explain God through theory, is a testimony to who God is. The proven laws of science (ex. gravity) are simply God revealing His eternal power and divine nature to us through His creation.

Could there be a more obvious suppressing of the truth than that of men using what God has revealed through science to try to prove this very God does not exist?

Since God has made His attributes plain to man, and they are able to be clearly perceived through His creation, man is justly condemned for his purposeful suppression of the truth in pursuit of darkness, "So they are without excuse."

As Christians, let's look for God everywhere! In every nook and cranny of His creation, especially in the areas where man has attempted to hide Him the most. He is everywhere, and He is not hiding! The more we look for His attributes, the more we will see Him, and I believe our faith will be strengthened. Also, pray for those who continually suppress the truth in an effort to justify their behavior. 

Where have you seen God's attributes made clearly visible? How has God used His creation to make plain who He is and what He is about? Has this strengthened your faith? I look forward to learning and growing from your comments and wisdom.