A compelling new work makes the case that most modern arguments against belief are attacking the wrong god. Scientists used certain standards for establishing acceptable and valid proof or reality. Mar 01, 2006 philip gardiner uses words like a skilledsurgeon uses a scapel. Sure their are pieces of writing evidence we have such as the koran or the holy bible, but those are writings and cant be proven 100%, they could even be hoaxes. One of those times that i was asked whether i could prove gods existence, i answered that i could. Its also known as the argument from first cause, the. There is physical proof of a god that exists or existed. The old testament prophets, who wrote certain books of the bible, prophesied about specific events that would take place hundreds of years in the future. According to a pew survey, the percent of americans having no religious. Whenever this question comes up, i am always reminded of thomas in the bible who would not believe that jesus was alive until he could touch him. He also cohosts the awardwinning television program way of. The argument is usually that there is no valid proof of the existence of god. Since that time, science has learned much more and the case for gods existence has become far stronger than at any time in history.
Diderot was informed that a learned mathematician had produced a proof of the existence of god. 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. It is beyond belief and beyond what is normally thought of as faith. Paul wrote that all scripture is inspired by god 2 tim. What is the most rational evidence, if there is any, of the. The author, a geological engineer, describes the geological systems of the earth, dating methods, including radiometric dating, and shows that the earth was made within thousands, not millions, of years. The one theology book all atheists really should read news the. Prophecy is the proof of god prophecy is the proof of divine revelation. God has never taken over all the tv and radio stations and broadcast a message to mankind. Scientists estimate there are at least 18 physical laws that work in harmony for our planet to sustain complex life. Criticism of atheism is criticism of the concepts, validity, or impact of atheism, including associated political and social implications. The bible teaches us that there are 2 types of people in this world, those who profess the truth of gods existence and those who suppress the truth of gods existence. Reviews of books with scientific evidence that god exists x. Scientists run calculations to prove the existence of god.
Using the current narrow scope definition, there is not any scientific proof of god. By taking a look at the world around us, we can see that it was designed and created by a supreme being. Whether god exists is the most important question any person can consider. 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. I actually got asked to leave a bible class for asking too many questions about the things in the bible.
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. It shows that it is impossible for god not to exist because you cannot have objective truth, morality, knowledge, reason, or science wo god. 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. The early christian church was founded on the use of eyewitnesses, evidence, and good reasoning luke 1. And there should be, because there are many positive claims in the definition of god. And since god is now proven to exist as a matter of pure mathematics without relying in any way on any religion or church, god can no longer be excluded from public education on the basis of separation of church and state. Proofs and promises, which covers these seven proofs in more detail. What is the most rational evidence, if there is any, of. In my humble opinion, any one of the books below have sufficient scientific evidence to prove the existence of god. God miraculously sent the word around the world, and in his time pulled manuscripts, parts of pages together again, page by page, maintaining its original meaning. The physical proof of god is that god not only exists in an enlightened, but also as an outer reality.
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. 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. I will continue presenting more evidence for the existence of god over the next several lessons. In fact, what the researchers in question say they have actually proven is a theorem put forward by. 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. Respected scientist says he found proof god exists. Lee strobel is a journalist who believed science proved there is no god. Explore topics arguing gods existence philosophical arguments for god experiential arguments for god arguments against god.
However, there is an absolute physical limit for improbable events to happen in our universe. Even many educated men now say boldly that there is no god, that everything in this world goes on and evolves according to definite laws. For more details on the consequences of the g proof, see the long synopsis of video 9. While i wont be using the bible to prove the existence of god, it would be beneficial to know that the bible says that god has given us two witnesses so we can know that there is a god. Once god is experienced within ourselves there is no longer any need for proof. On the one hand they say you can find faith by reading the bible, and on the other hand if you ask too many questions about it, you dont have any faith. While this proof is a valid transcendental proof i. Pack has reached many millions around the globe with the most powerful truths of the bibleunknown to almost all. Another proof god exists is the reality of radically transformed hearts and lives. Jul 29, 2014 in my opinion, the best proof that god exists is this. After over 40 years of not believing that god exists, i was dared by a christian friend to read a book. For the spirit of god has made you, and the breath of the almighty gives you life. The bible says there is a god, that nature demonstrates a creator psalm 19. Since the smallest unit of time is planck time 10 45 sec, 6 the lowest probability event that can ever happen in the history of the universe is.
Not a single shred of scientific evidence directly points to gods existence. The cosmological argument is an argument for the existence of god that says that god is the first cause that created the universe source. There s nothing conclusive, nor would i expect there to. In my opinion, the best proof that god exists is this. The gentleman who asked the question almost rolled his eyes at me, but instead smirked and challenged me to prove god to him. 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. Over 45 years ago, i learned of absolute proof that god exists.
And then, they say, the proof that god exists is that without him you couldnt prove anything. They just say that the laws of the universe they have claimed could only have been created by a god. In fact, each different proof that the bible is the word of god is also its own proof that there is a god. Every tree, bird, babbling brook, and towering mountain proof gods existence. Arguments why god very probably exists the conversation.
We experience god within ourselves and know god and know that he exists. In my experience, most people who believe in the bible dont know the difference between faith and proof. God has never left any physical evidence of his existence on earth. I was surprised to find that there was scientific evidence for the existence of god. Sure their are pieces of writing evidence we have such as the koran or the h. And you will notice, as we summarize the first great proof of the bible, that it is also inseparable from proof that god exists.
It is virtually impossible that all the physical laws would just happen to be tightly constrained by chance in order for stars and galaxies to exist. There is nothing like the bible because it carries the same consistent message throughout all of its 66 different books. He also cohosts the awardwinning television program way of the master, airing in almost 200 countries. The bible reveals a god who provides evidence of his existence, as we will see in this article by examining seven proofs of gods existence. When it comes to the possibility of gods existence, the bible says that there are people who have seen sufficient evidence, but they have suppressed the truth about god. The islamic thinker who proved god exists medieval philosophers dont get much attention these days but avicenna deserves it, says prof peter adamson. Opinions on god are everywhere, but answering the question does god exist. May 25, 2011 there is physical proof of a god that exists or existed.
If you find this brief overview helpful, please write for your free copy of our booklet the real god. The bible records examples of physical evidence that god exists. Euler appeared, advanced toward diderot, and in a tone of perfect conviction announced the following nonsequitur. The bible says if all he did were written in books, the world could hold them john 21. Hawking whom many consider the greatest scientist since einstein and whose residual stardust was interred between darwins and newtons. Jan 02, 2020 the bible says there is a god, that nature demonstrates a creator psalm 19. None of gods miracles left behind any physical evidence either.
This is the best proof that god exists in my opinion. Some type of life source had to of created our life force. Philip gardiner uses words like a skilledsurgeon uses a scapel. No one can prove to you or anyone else that god does or does not exist. No one has succeeded in showing proofs that god does not exist. The reality of gods existence is the most important question, since it has eternal consequences. The evidence for gods existence comes primarily from the design of the universe.
God has also left us with some indisputable evidence that he exists. Jan 23, 2017 scientists use mathematical calculations to prove the existence of god scientists have confirmed the existence of god after proving a mathematicians theory which suggests that there is a. Just a little video showing the proof that a theologian philosopher of the past gave. 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. When most people look at the world around them, they see only the trees. 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. Show me proof that god exists because he is not helping me.
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. Indeed this new book should come with a medical disclaimer warning. Why do people say the bible is proof that god exists. Yes, the bible provides compelling evidence that god exists. If no god, mankind is a set of bipedal carbon units of mostly water. If there is no god, then all abstractions are chemical epiphenomena, like swamp gas over fetid water. The universe contains only 10 80 baryons and has only been around for.
While gods word is proof enough for me, as we will see, there is an abundant amount evidence all around us that proves that god is our creator just as the bible says. Proof that god exists the technical name for this proof is the transcendental proof for the existence of god. Before you get your panties in a knot, it is not my proof, nor do i endorse it. There is no definitive physical or archaeological evidence of the existence of jesus. He has authored 80 books and booklets, personally established over 50 congregations, and appeared as a guest on the history channel. Explore topics arguing god s existence philosophical arguments for god experiential arguments for god arguments against god. Dec 05, 2019 the physical proof of god is that god not only exists in an enlightened, but also as an outer reality. Adapted from his book, christianity, the faith that makes sense tyndale house, 1992. 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. Scientists use mathematical calculations to prove the existence of god scientists have confirmed the existence of god after proving a mathematicians theory. Proof that god exists sermon by jason smith, acts 17. After that first book, i found other books with more scientific evidence. May 15, 2012 god has never left behind any physical evidence that shows that he is real.
To prove this, we need a lot of convincing evidences. Philosophy of religion existence of god attributes of god god as creator ultimate destinies. There remain many mysteries that are beyond science. Nov 12, 2015 every tree, bird, babbling brook, and towering mountain proof gods existence. 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 your life, how to know god exists, and the evidence bible. God has never left behind any physical evidence that shows that he is real. Ultimately, what we see in human experience, science, logic, and history leads to a confident answer.
If we had scientific proof of gods existence, we would talk about the science of god rather than faith in god. From fragments of text written on bits of parchment to overly abundant wood chips allegedly salvaged from his crucifix, none of the physical evidence of jesus life and death hold up to scientific. Common sense, which is one of the christian standards for proving gods existence, is not an acceptable standard. The old testament prophets, who wrote certain books of the bible, prophesied about specific events that would take. Jun, 2011 just a little video showing the proof that a theologian philosopher of the past gave. That is the same analogy many people use today when it comes to answering the question is there any proof that god exists. Instead, he has provided sufficient proof of his existence for us to willingly respond to him. It encourages us to build faith in god, not by blindly believing religious assertions, but by using our power of reason and mental perception.
Reviews of books with scientific evidence that god exists. God does not force us to believe in him, though he could. First, the chapter will examine accounts where god is stated to have sent disasters as a judgement for human sin. Some of these include the laws of gravity, thermodynamics, and electromagnetic forces. The truth or untruth of this statement is not based upon evidence or lack of evidence, but by definition alone. This means that we have no reason for assigning truth and falsity to the chemical fizz we call reasoning or right and wrong to the irrational reaction we call morality. Even though there is extensive, solid evidence for god s existence, none of that evidence would be admissible in the science court of law using. The bible reveals a god who provides evidence of his existence, as we will see in this article by examining seven proofs of god s existence.
Lots of people talk about god as though he exists, but there is no actual evidence for gods existence. Through a deeper investigation of science he however gradually came to the discovery that science actually proves the existence of god. Scientific proof of god the case for a creator several scientists. Its also known as the argument from first cause, the causal argument, or the argument from existence. People like like to say it was the big bang that created everything. Not to be read by the thinking impaired for it is a huge dose of truth that may choke many illprepared readers. I came to realize that i did not have to accept his existence on faith.
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