Four Biblical types of enlightenment that God has given man since Creation

1. Creation "reveals" God, the Creator. Man sees himself in light of all created things by the Creator
2. The conscience of man "reveals" right and wrong even though man's inherited immorality cannot provide him with enough power to do right.
3. The Law of Moses "revealed" sin and the unholiness of man in light of the Law and Commandments
4. The Gospel message in the person of Christ "reveals" the sin and unholiness of man by the ministry of the Holy Spirit. This "revelation" can also give man (a sinner from birth) a God given power... to do right.

As all men must give account to God, "Every man since the creation of man has been enlightened to God in one form or another". The reason for man's enlightement to God is, "So that no man is without excuse".

Rom 1:18-20...For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse