Romans 1:17-32   Paul stated that the Good News, God's powerful means of salvation for those who will believe, reveals that only those who live a life of trust, a life of faith in Jesus, will be considered righteous.   In verse 18, he goes on to say that "What is revealed is God's anger from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people who in their wickedness keep suppressing the truth;" 

Paul's argument is that God has revealed Himself since the creation of the universe, through "His invisible qualities - both His eternal power and His divine nature".   

The Greek word translated "revealed"  means to take off the cover.  God took off the cover to show us Himself.. He "made it evident" - rendered apparent; appeared; manifested; declared; showed - Himself to mankind in two ways - by His "eternal power" and His "divine nature".   Paul says that these things are "clearly seen, because they can be understood from what He has made." 

How so?

Job 12:7-10 "But now ask the beasts, and let them teach you; and the birds of the heavens, and let them tell you, Or speak to the earth, and let it teach you; and let all the fish of the sea declare to you. 'Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this, In whose hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind?'"

Psalm 19:1-6  "The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.  There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard. Their line has gone out through all the earth, and their utterances to the end of the world. In them He has placed a tent for the sun, which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber; it rejoices as a strong man to run his course. Its rising is from one end of the heavens and its circuit to the other end of them; and there is nothing hidden from its heat." 

Jeremiah 5:21-22 "Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes, but see not. Who have ears, but hear not.  'Do you not fear Me?', declares the Lord. 'Do you not tremble in My presence?' For I have placed the sand as a boundary for the sea, an eternal decree, so it cannot cross over it. Though the waves toss, yet they cannot prevail; though they roar, yet they cannot cross over it." 

God says to us.. look at Creation - the animals all know Him! Every breath is in His hands!  Look at the sky - the sun, the moon, the stars - all show Him! When another morning breaks.. we know that God made it happen! Look at the sea and the shore - He has made it and we can trust Him to keep it just like He says.  The evidence is right before our eyes.. but Jeremiah and Paul both agree - foolish, senseless mankind close their eyes and refuse to see it.. refuse to hear the Truth.." refuse to glorify God or thank Him". 

Instead, mankind:
Exchanges truth for lies.
Exchanges the Glory of God for mere images.
Exchanges righteousness for darkness.

And God lets them... lets us... be foolish and senseless; be futile in our thinking; be vile in our hearts;  be shameful in our actions; be filled with wickedness;  be "brainless, faithless, heartless, and ruthless."  And we are all " without excuse". 

O Father, Holy and Righteous, we fall before You with broken and contrite hearts, for we know that all of this is True!  We have no excuse, we have been foolish and senseless, and we have all sinned and deserve the Judgement that is Yours to render!  Praise and thanksgiving we render to You, Lord God, for You have made a way of Salvation through Jesus Christ the Lord!  He is the powerful Savior who gives us His righteousness!  What amazing grace!  What Good News!! O the depths of Your mercy!   How can we even begin to say thanks for such a great salvation?  You are worthy of every praise, of all our love, and all of our lives!  We bless Your Name!  Amen and amen.