10 Reasons To Believe In The Existence of God
1. The Inevitability of Faith: Everyone believes in something. Atheists cannot prove there is no God. Faith is unavoidable, even if we choose to believe only in ourselves.
2. The Limitations of Science: The scientific method is limited to that which is measurable and repeatable. By definition, it cannot speak to issues of ultimate origin, meaning, or morality. Science by itself offers no moral guidance or values to govern our lives. All science can do is show us how natural law works, while telling us nothing about its origins.
3. The Problems of Evolution: An evolutionary explanation of life would not make God unnecessary. Even if we assume that scientists will someday find enough “missing links: to confirm that life appeared and developed gradually over great periods of time, laws of probability would still show the need for a Creator. The universe in all of its immensity and complexity did not “just happen.” Many evolutionary scientists are compelled to acknowledge the possibility or even likelihood of an intelligent Designer.
4. The Habits of the Heart: Mankind has been described as incurably religious. In unguarded moments of trouble or surprise, in prayer or in profanity, references to deity persist. Denying the existence of God does not eliminate the persistent longing for more than this life has to offer (Ecclesiastes 3:11) Even in our anger with a God who would permit injustice and pain, we draw upon a moral conscience to argue that life is not as it ought to be (Romans 2:14-15). We are drawn to something that is more rather than less than ourselves.
5. The Background of Genesis: The opening words of the Bible, “In the beginning God” (Genesis 1:1), assume the existence of God. Genesis was written at a point of time in history, Israel’s exodus from Egypt and the miraculous events have been witnessed by millions of Jews and Egyptians. From the Exodus to the coming of Messiah, the God of the Bible rests His case on events witnessed in real time and locations. Anyone who doubted the claims could visit real places and people check out the evidence for themselves. CLICK HERE to see Archeological Discoveries.
6. The Nation of Israel: Many find it difficult to believe in a God who would be partial to Israel, His “chosen people.” It is even harder to believe in a God who would not protect His “chosen nation” from the horrors of World War II. Yet from the beginning of the Old Testament history, Israel’s future was prewritten. Together with other prophets, Moses predicted not only Israel’s possession of the land but also her unparalleled suffering and dispersion throughout the whole earth, her eventual repentance, and then finally her last days of restoration (Deuteronomy 28-34, Isaiah 2:1-5, Ezekiel 37-38).
7. The Claims of Christ: Some say, “If God wanted us to believe in Him, He would appear to us.” According to the Bible, that is what God has done. God has come in the flesh in the person of Jesus Christ. Jesus said, “I and the Father are One” (John 10:30). “He who has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14:9).
8. The Evidence of Miracles: If the Red Sea did not part as Moses said it did, the Old Testament loses it authority to speak in behalf of God. CLICK HERE to see the Chariot Wheels found in the Red Sea: The miracles that Jesus performed, His death on the cross, and His resurrection 3 days later proved that Jesus is who He claimed to be: the Messiah.
9. The Details of Nature: There are people who reason that a God great enough to create the universe would be too big to be concerned about us. Jesus, however, showed that God is great enough to care about the smallest details of our lives. God not only knows every move we make but also the motives and thoughts of our heart. God knows the number of hairs on our head, the concerns of our heart, and even the condition of a fallen sparrow (Psalm 139, Matthew 10:29).
10. The Voice of Experience: The Bible says that God designs the circumstances of our lives in a way that will prompt us to look for Him (Acts 17:26-27). For those who reach out for Him, the Scriptures also say that He is close enough to be found (Acts 17:27-28). The Bible makes it just as clear, however, that we must reach out for God on His terms rather than our own. He promises to be found, not by just anyone but by those who admit their own need and are willing to trust Him rather than themselves.
You’re Not Alone: You’re not alone if you are open to the existence of God but aren’t sure you can accept Jesus’ claim to be “God in the flesh”. The teacher from Nazareth promised to help those who want to know and please God. He said, “If anyone chooses to do God’s will, he will find out whether My teaching comes from God or whether I speak on My own” (John 7:17 NIV).
If you do see the evidence for the God who revealed Himself to us through His Son, then keep in mind that the Bible says Christ died to pay the price for our sins, and that all who believe in Him will receive the gifts of forgiveness and everlasting life. The salvation Christ offers is not a reward for effort but a gift to all who in light of the evidence put their trust in Him (John 5:24, Romans 4:5, Ephesians 2:8-10).
This article was produced by Radio Bible Class and Our Daily Bread. For further reading: “How Can I Know There Is A God?” You can read it online at www.discoveryseries.org/q0101 or request a printed copy by writing to RBC Ministries at USA: P.O. Box 2222, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2222 or CANADA: Box 1622, Windsor, ON N9A 6Z7
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