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The Existence of God

This is the final installment of articles from Brad Harrub, Ph.D. I hope we all have enjoyed these

--Thomas

While it is true that God is a spirit (John 4:24), and we cannot prove His existence using the five senses, we can use other intellectual means, such as logic and reason, to prove His existence.

Seven ways to prove the existence of God

(Continued from last week…)

Laws Require a Law-Giver:

Anyone reading these words has experienced first hand natural laws such as the law of momentum. Every morning when we get out of bed we never question whether our feet will go up or down, thanks in part to the law of gravity. These laws were put into place at creation, and their very existence allows us to live in an ordered and somewhat predictable environment. No one can honestly argue that these laws exist, but the question remains from whence did they come. Laws require a law-giver. It is illogical to ascribe time and chance as the causative factors for producing these laws. Once again, their very existence points toward a Creator. “There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy” James 4:12.

The Law of Cause and Effect:

For every material effect there must be an adequate cause that existed prior to that effect. Imagine walking through the ruins of a massive tornado, only to hear a news reporter blame all of the destruction on a butterfly that was flying out of control. No one in their right mind would believe such foolishness. A butterfly is not an adequate cause to leave that kind of effect. The Universe exists, so the question becomes what was the cause? Hebrews 3:4 records, “For every house is built by someone, but He who built all things is God.” Some might question: “Alright, then what was the cause of God?” This scientific law demands that for every material (or physical) effect there must be an adequate cause. God is a spirit, and is therefore not bound by this law.

The existence of morals (anthropological argument):

Mankind, unlike the animals, has a moral code. It is impossible for matter—by itself—to evolve a system of moral “right” and “wrong.” Yet, man recognizes right and wrong. The question then arises, from whence did morals originate? In order for something to be “right” or “wrong” demands that there is an absolute standard for morality. What is that standard? There are really only two options that could adequately explain the existence of morals: (1) either they were conjured up and created by man; or (2) they originated from God.

Atheists admit morals exist—otherwise they wouldn’t have a problem with you murdering their family members. However, they refuse to acknowledge a belief in God. As such, they must contend that morals arose from man. The question then becomes who gets to decide what behaviors are right and which are wrong? So if I decide a certain behavior will allow me to survive better shouldn’t I participate in it—even if it hurts you?

The only option that makes logical sense is that humans have adopted God’s standard for right and wrong. God’s unchanging nature allows our morals to be recognized as absolute standards for all situations. Only God is eternal (Psalm 90:2; 1 Timothy 1:17). Only God is Holy (Isaiah 6:3; Revelation 4:8). Only God is just and righteous ((Psalm 89:14). And only God is forever consistent (Malachi 3:6). The existence of a world-wide system of morals is excellent proof that God exists.

Communication Requires a Communicator

Consider that every single day humans all over the world look at symbols (which we call letters) and use those symbols to form words. We then string those words together in both the written and spoken form—allowing humans to communicate and build on knowledge. How is it that man is the only animal with this unique ability? In fact, a quick examination of Genesis 2 reveals that God created man with the ability to communicate before Eve was even born. Communication is yet one more example that there is a God.