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Romans 1:28-32 Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)
"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;  being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,  backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,  without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:  who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them."
I hear many today ask concerning leaders, politicians, potential leaders and such like, "How can these be of such a perverse mind and not understand that the way they are proceeding will destroy lives, peoples and nations.  Unless one is spiritually alive, believing God, their understanding will be warped and not true. 
How this has come about is answered by scripture as is with all things concerning man, how he thinks, works, plans etc. . .   Here is an example:  "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.  They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good." Psalms 14:1 & 53:1.  * see note 1.  
Now concerning the word "reprobate".  The word is given once by Jeremiah in Jeremiah 6:30.  Also by Paul in Romans 1:28; 2 Corinthians 13:5-7; 2 Timothy 3:3 and Titus 1:16.  "Reprobate:  Man in sin is reprobate, disqualified, disapproved, and rejected because he cannot "stand the test" of holiness.  Only in Christ's righteousness may he be approved."  Taken from the Zondervan Bible Dictionary.  When all passages are read (7) in scripture one will see the same definition.  Until one believes the gospel given by Paul;  "Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:"  1 Corinthians 15:1-4


Path way to Salvation
[Passages from the Authorized King James Version;  AKJV]

Hebrews 11:6  “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”
Hebrews 9:22   “And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.”
Romans 3:23  “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”
Romans 6:23   “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
1 Corinthians 15:22   For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.”
2 Corinthians 5:18/21   And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;  to wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.  For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”
1 Corinthians 15:1-4   “Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; by which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:”
2 Corinthians 5:17  “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”
Ephesians 4:4-7  There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.”   “But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.” Romans 12:3
1 Corinthians 12:12-13:  For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.”
Galatians 2:20-21  “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.  I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.”
Ephesians 1:13-14  In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,  which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.”
Ephesians 3:14-21  “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,  of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;  that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,  may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”
If you haven't yet, I invite you to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Savior.  If you have never believed and come to that understanding, I ask you to believe the gospel and be made new in the body of Christ.  Agree with God you are a sinner needing to be saved.  The Gospel is simple: it’s who Jesus is and what Christ did in His Death, Burial & Resurrection for you;   Christ died for all our sins: 2 Cor 5:21.  He was buried John 19:38/42 & arose again for our justification Ro 4:25 & 1 Corinthians 15 the resurrection chapter. Its not what you know or when, where and how you say what you say but the truthfulness in your heart and believing God . Tell Him, your Saviour, Redeemer, Salvation and come unto Him for life.    "Lord Jesus, I believe; help me"  If this is the truth in your heart and God knows, in that moment of belief,  you are then made new in Him! For private insights and additional teachings see whatsaiththescripture.blogspot.com.  or   contact at hwfs444@gmail.com   
     
 Start your new journey by reading the Book of Romans (AKJV), once, twice, as many times as needed until it resonates with your spirit and then believe.

* Note 1.  The words "There is"  being italicized were not in the original manuscripts.  They were added by the KJV translators as they understood the whole passage.  But with those words removed it changes the whole context of the verse in my mind.  The passage then apart from the italics will read as "The fool hath said in his heart, no God [rebelling]. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, none that doeth good."  One can see this same context in Psalms 2:1-5; and Romans 1; 2 Corinthians 4:1-4.       


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