I interpret science through the lens of the word of god, which presupposes the truth of genesis. Diderot was informed that a learned mathematician had produced a proof of the existence of god. This is the best proof that god exists in my opinion. Ray comfort is the founder and ceo of living waters and a bestselling author who has written more than 90 books, including god has a wonderful plan for. Whether god exists is the most important question any person can consider. It is actually quite easy to prove that god exists, it can be done and is done below in just a few paragraphs. A seeker, a scientist, and the stunning answer to the worlds oldest question ptolemy tompkins, collaborator on the new york times bestselling proof of heaven and proof of angels, is at his lowest point, personally and professionally, when he meets with an astrophysicist with a message for the world. The one theology book all atheists really should read. A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. Here are some recommended books for learning the apologetic, and the theology behind the apologetic.
He has authored 80 books and booklets, personally established over 50 congregations, and appeared as a guest on the history channel. For most people who believe in god, their faith is enough to know that he is real. The question of whether a god exists is heating up in the 21st century. The bible itself is proof of gods existence because he used 40 unrelated people over a period of 2,000 years to write his unique love letter to us.
Ultimately, what we see in human experience, science, logic, and history leads to a confident answer. It should be obvious that god exists because of his creation, not only us humans, but the world we live in, the galaxy that world is in, and the universe that the galaxy. Jun 07, 2016 one of the worlds most respected scientists has said that there is scientific proof that points to the existence of god according to the geophilosophical association of anthropological and cultural studies, scientist michio kaku, who is known as one of the developers of the revolutionary string theory, stated, i have concluded that we are in a world made by rules created by an. God is what grounds the existence of every contingent. When it comes to the claims in the bible, everyone is placing a bet. The cosmological argument is an argument for the existence of god that says that god is the first cause that created the universe source. The bible explains why bad things happen genesis 3, why there are so many people groups genesis 1011, why there are rock layers genesis 78, why dogs always produce dogs genesis 1, and why were here. Many books and movies have been made to tell the countless stories of harsh, dishonest, cruel, selfish people who had an encounter with jesus christ and who changed into in loving, selfsacrificial, humble and tender people, who express the very heart and. The existence of god is a subject of debate in the philosophy of religion and popular culture. In other words, god cannot be perfected further because he is infinite perfection. Another proof god exists is the reality of radically transformed hearts and lives. Yes, the bible provides compelling evidence that god exists.
In the west, throughout grecoroman philosophy and the medieval era, philosophical reflection on god, or gods, reason and faith, the soul. Instead, he has provided sufficient proof of his existence for us to willingly respond to him. I am going to share with you a few arguments that offer proof for the existence of god. For the most part, the twentyfirst century scientific community bases their foundation upon their claim that the universe came from nothing and that it mysteriouslyand instantlycame into existence. Before you get your panties in a knot, it is not my proof, nor do i endorse it. A wide variety of arguments for and against the existence of god. But is there a way for them to prove to nonbelievers that god. God does not force us to believe in him, though he could. The characteristics that point to divine authorship are. The one theology book all atheists really should read news.
Yes, but those holy books cant explain everything around us in a logical, consistent, correct manner. Sep 28, 2008 there is physical proof of a god that exists or existed. Rather, proof is a mental activity into which god fits. Scientific theory of god proof that god exists by john. This view is a deadly mistake and would lead to atheism. Conclusive scientific proof stated as 10 proofs that god exists and the bible is a reliable source of truth. As noted, god is pure spiritan immaterial mindwho exists outside of time and space. Schneider writes that he stepped outside one november afternoon and the idea of a proof for the existence of god took hold of him.
He must be more real to you than all the objects of the world. Whether god is a energy in space or some other being, he does exist. The earths perfect distance from the sun, the unique chemical properties of water, the human brain, dna, the number of people who attest to knowing god, the gnawing in our hearts and minds to. The bible says, he jesus sustains everything by the mighty power of his command hebrews 1. According to a pew survey, the percent of americans having no religious. There is absolutely no evidence indicating that god exists. Euler appeared, advanced toward diderot, and in a tone of perfect conviction announced the following nonsequitur. But the god angle is somewhat of a red herring the real step. There is a tremendous amount of empirical evidence that god does not exist. A logical proof of the existence of god by william s.
One of those times that i was asked whether i could prove gods existence, i answered that i could. We dont look at the world and then say this is truth, therefore we must conform the scriptures to what we see. Indeed, some scientists, including famed evolutionary biologist. When most people look at the world around them, they see only the trees. The gentleman who asked the question almost rolled his eyes at me, but instead smirked and challenged me to prove god to him. According to a pew survey, the percent of americans having no religious affiliation reached 23 percent in 2014. How to argue that god does not exist with pictures wikihow. Includes new scientific, logical, experiential and statistical evidence. For example, god is defined as a prayeranswering being, but we know with certainty that the belief in prayer is a superstition. For the spirit of god has made you, and the breath of the almighty gives you life. It is a fact that there is something rather than nothing. In these arguments they claim to demonstrate that all human experience and action even the condition of unbelief, itself is a proof for the existence of god, because god s existence is the necessary condition of their intelligibility.
Just a little video showing the proof that a theologian philosopher of the past gave. In my opinion, the best proof that god exists is this. Jun, 2011 just a little video showing the proof that a theologian philosopher of the past gave. Scientists run calculations to prove the existence of god. Jan 23, 2017 scientists have confirmed the existence of god after proving a mathematicians theory which suggests that there is a higher power. First, lets work out our definition of god a bit more. The proof is fairly minimal, and intended for people who currently find it difficult or impossible to believe in god. Responding to contemporary popular atheism, robert j. We may also say that he is the perfect act of being itself, and thus all perfections are in him. Therefore we can conclusively say that god is imaginary.
Apr 15, 2010 responding to contemporary popular atheism, robert j. We can prove the existence of god using logic and reasoning. Paul wrote that all scripture is inspired by god 2 tim. Prophecy is the proof of god prophecy is the proof of divine revelation. There is physical proof of a god that exists or existed. To create this article, 8 people, some anonymous, worked to edit and improve it over time. Over 45 years ago, i learned of absolute proof that god exists.
In philosophical terms, the question of the existence of god involves the disciplines of epistemology the nature and scope of knowledge and ontology study of the. These people represent a special category that god describes as, the fool has said in his heart, there is no god. There is nothing like the bible because it carries the same consistent message throughout all of its 66 different books. There is no evidence of higher value or authority than the word of god. My second proof explores one basis for doubting that naturalism defeats the reasonableness of hope that god exists. Many people claim god doesnt exist, and i often hear people say theres no proof or evidence to believe in gods existence. The one theology book all atheists really should read news the. Opinions on god are everywhere, but answering the question does god exist.
Natural theology and natural religion stanford encyclopedia of. People like like to say it was the big bang that created everything. Spitzers new proofs for the existence of god examines the considerable evidence for god and creation that has come to light from physics and philosophy during the last forty years. Respected scientist says he found proof god exists. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. Well, you just have to go out in the street to realize that god doesnt exist. The term natural religion is sometimes taken to refer to a pantheistic doctrine according to which nature itself is divine. Proof of god is the unlikely story of how this serious. No doubt the strongest evidence for gods existence in the bible comes from the lord jesus christ himself. That not everyone who hears this word god understands it to signify something than which nothing greater can be thought, seeing that some have believed god to be a body. May 20, 2020 wikihow is a wiki, similar to wikipedia, which means that many of our articles are cowritten by multiple authors.
Jul 29, 2014 in my opinion, the best proof that god exists is this. For some, there is an inherent conflict between science and religious belief. All the variations have the same idea in mind, when asked by certain questioners. Prove there is a god even without the bible proving the existence of god is the beginning of having faith in god, so it is one of the most important goals to establish in our lives. We know that god is real because there is a moral standard and if there is a moral standard there is a transcendent moral truth. Scientific theory of god breaks down the walls between science and faith and reveals an understanding of god based on scientific proof. The intent of this article is to prove beyond all reasonable doubt that the god evangelicals and other fundamentalist christians believe in does not exist. Philosophy of religion stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. Prove there is a god even without the bible united. I have heard many variations of the same question as well. Philosophy of religion existence of god attributes of god god as creator ultimate destinies. After proof has been established, thenand only thencan one have faith absolute confidence that what he does is being recorded in gods mind, to be remembered when he receives his reward. What should i do about it endeavour to realise him. Hes not trying to prove the existence of god, as if god were an entity that could be proven.
Apr 02, 2020 a personal sense of truth is the most compelling way we know god exists, and its gods intent for all people to experience that sense. Through a deeper investigation of science he however gradually came to the discovery that science actually proves the existence of god. This book shows, in simple ways, how proof of god and the bible are backed by science and logic. Let it be stated clearly again here by way of introduction, to deny the existence of the god of the bible is to repudiate the christ of scripture. There remain many mysteries that are beyond science. Its also known as the argument from first cause, the causal argument, or the argument from existence.
Alvin plantinga presents an argument for the existence of god using modal logic. The existence of god is a subject of debate in the philosophy of religion and popular culture a wide variety of arguments for and against the existence of god can be categorized as metaphysical, logical, empirical, or subjective. Nov 12, 2015 the bible says, he jesus sustains everything by the mighty power of his command hebrews 1. When they eventually touched on the subject of god, the barber said. Among such nones, 33 percent said that they do not believe in godan 11 percent increase since only 2007. Scientific proof of god the case for a creator several scientists. It encourages us to build faith in god, not by blindly believing religious assertions, but by using our power of reason and mental perception. I have been a christian for about 33 years, and i have had the question asked of me many times.
Show me proof that god exists because he is not helping me. Arguments why god very probably exists the conversation. Hone, in the bible, speaking and claiming to be god, can make prophecies and tell what is going to happen in the future to nations, to cities, to empires, then if it actually happens in every case, and. Deep reflection over what i have said in this book would convince even a confirmed atheist that god exists. One of the worlds most respected scientists has said that there is scientific proof that points to the existence of god according to the geophilosophical association of anthropological and cultural studies, scientist michio kaku, who is known as one of the developers of the revolutionary string theory, stated, i have concluded that we are in a world made by rules created by an. Tell me, if god exists, would there be so many sick people. Scientists have confirmed the existence of god after proving a mathematicians theory which suggests that there is a higher power. God came to earth personally, as a human being 2 corinthians 4. A compelling new work makes the case that most modern arguments against belief are attacking the wrong god. It answers whether we are alone or not as a human race and whether or not our existence has purpose.
Its also known as the argument from first cause, the. Explore topics arguing gods existence philosophical arguments for god experiential arguments for god arguments against god. Some type of life source had to of created our life force. Jan 01, 20 hes not trying to prove the existence of god, as if god were an entity that could be proven.
We are betting our souls that it is either true or not true, and you will either be right or wrong. An expert in diverse areas, including theology, physics, metaphysics, and ethics, spitzer offers in this text the most contemporary, complete, and integrated. What follows will explain why god calls atheists fools. The argument is usually that there is no valid proof of the existence of god. They talked about so many things and various subjects. Previous heartwarming attitudes story home next heartwarming attitudes story. Founder and pastor general of the restored church of god, editorinchief of the real truth magazine, and voice of the world to come program, david c. Pack has reached many millions around the globe with the most powerful truths of the bibleunknown to almost all.
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