Rom 1:21-23 | TNotes | STEP | 1:21 To know God in Scripture usually means to have an intimate, saving relationship with him (see 2 Cor 5:16 ; Gal 4:9 ; Phil 3:8 , 10 ). Here, however, they knew God means that people knew about God. All people have some understanding of God through creation, yet they do not do what is right based on that knowledge. Rather than learn more about God, they worship gods of their own making.

b2 Cor 5:16►

cGal 4:9►

dPhil 3:8►

‏ Romans 1:21-23

1:21 ^a To know God in Scripture usually means to have an intimate, saving relationship with him (see 2 Cor 5:16 ^b; Gal 4:9 ^c; Phil 3:8 ^d, 10 ^e). Here, however, they knew God means that people knew about God. All people have some understanding of God through creation, yet they do not do what is right based on that knowledge. Rather than learn more about God, they worship gods of their own making.