The Nature of a Reprobate Mind
Romans 1:28 — Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done.
Ephesians 4:18 — They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts.
2 Timothy 3:8 — Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these teachers oppose the truth. They are men of depraved minds, who, as far as the faith is concerned, are rejected.
Consequences of a Reprobate Mind
Romans 1:32 — Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.
Psalm 14:1 — The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.
Proverbs 1:7 — The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
God’s Judgment and Mercy
Romans 1:24 — Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another.
Romans 1:26 — Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones.
2 Peter 3:9 — The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
John 3:16 — For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.