Does God really exist?
This question has been asked by countless voices throughout history. Let's look at various arguments for the existence of God, as well as consider some other questions that arise as we explore this absolutely essential and foundational thought.
(Disclaimer: this article will mention mature subject matter related to the depravity of humanity)
Starting with a base of logic
Is there absolute truth? "No." Ok. Is that true? If no, then there is absolute truth. If yes, then that defeats the assertion there is not. Either way, rational logic concludes: there is absolute truth.
Cosmological & Teleological arguments
A universe suggests a creator; and the universe doesn’t merely exist, but does so in logic and order, which suggests a logical, orderly creator. "The Big Bang created the universe." Where did the materials involved come from? And if they collided, what set them in motion (Consider Newton's first law)?
"Just a higher power"
"I accept the existence of a higher power but think it's more of an uninvolved energy." There are three classic academically accepted arguments for personhood: intellect, emotion, and will. We see that God has all 3. Genesis 6:6 shows that God feels. Psalm 139:1-4 or Isaiah 55:8-9 are two passages that demonstrate His intellect. That He has will is seen in Ephesians 1:11 and 1 Thessalonians 4:3.
(If you struggle with accepting any Bible verses as arguments, check out our article on whether or not the Bible passes secular tests for a historically reliable document)
Moral Argument
Are there universally applicable moral truths? "No." Ok. When is sexual assault or child abuse morally right? One would be hard pressed to find someone reliable who wouldn’t call those heinous acts (or numerous others) morally right. So if base logic dictates absolute truth must exist, and if we accept there are transcendent standards of good/evil, where do they come from? "The collective morality of society." Ok. So then we cannot say people at times in history were wrong, because they were operating as society morally allowed then. When we truly examine this line of thinking, we realize there must be timeless standards of right/wrong. Therefore, these must come from an external source to humanity since any given group of people are not timeless.
This is designed to provide a quick examination of several compelling arguments. If you’d like to talk with someone more about any of these, or other questions, please reach out to us!