Why I Believe in God
Once I was challenged to defend why I believe in God. I am reminded when I discuss this subject that a common misconception educators perpetuate is the difference between scientific fact and theory. A scientific fact is something that can be observed and repeated again. A theory is a idea but can’t be observed or repeated. One last thing about science; it can neither prove nor disprove God.
The following verses came to mind: Romans 1: 20 For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities -- his eternal power and divine nature -- have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. (NIV)
The Bible makes many true and profound statements. Here the Bible plainly says, we can see God through nature. That sounds like a good place to start. I asked my son, who by the way goes to public school; why do you believe in God? He said.” all the Evolutionary theories haven’t proven were we came from. The Bible is the only explanation that makes sense.” Amen! We know most things exist because we observe them. There are something’s we know exist because of reasoning (using our heads for something besides a hat rack). We don’t have to see the wind to know it exist because we see its effect and we reason there must be wind. We can’t see love, patriotism, electricity but we know they exist through reasoning. We surly can’t see magnetism or magnetic variations but know they exist and moves yearly so we draw them on maps as isotonic lines. God is the same, we can't observe God, but we know he exist through reasoning and observing what he has and is doing. We can observe God’s handy work in the universe.
We can look at the Universe and ask the question. Did the Universe have a beginning? Scientific evidence for this is quit strong. Astronomers believe the universe is moving apart, which suggest there was a point at which it began and from that beginning it has been expanding. Since it is spreading apart it could not always have been here. There was once, both according to the Bible and to science, a time when water covered the earth before it was inhabited. Scientific theory and the Bible disagree on how humans began, or when they began. There is no disagreement how ever, that there was a beginning.
The next logical question is was it by plan or by design? To say that the Universe was created without a design is to say all things came into being by accident, by chance, without design, or purpose. It would be easier to believe after blowing up tree stumps with dynamite and finding a perfectly carved kitchen table with chairs in the crater. The Universe is more complicated than a kitchen table with chairs and to perfect. If the earth’s orbit was a little closer to the Sun we would burn a little further away we would freeze. I have observed too much order and planning in the Universe to say there isn’t a plan or design.
If the universe began with a plan there must be a planner? To say there is no planner is to say there is no plan or design. So other questions arise. Could a plan happen by chance? Could blue prints be by chance? Could a car be designed by chance? Can they design themselves? To agree you must believe in something more powerful than yourself. After all I can’t even plan to build a house, much less construct one.
If therefore you have agreed so far, that the Universe had a plan or design, and something or someone planned it; you must agree that the one who designed it preexisted his design. Mr. Shelby pre-existed the vehicles he designed and built (Shelby Cobra Jet) cars.
If he pre-existed his design and the execution of that design, then he must have the ability to execute the plan. This planner must have great power to carry out his plan? After all we are not talking about building a house. We are talking about the Universe and everything in it.
I play a very old little game on my computer call Transport Tycoons. It has Planes, Trains, Trucks and ships. The object is to build a transportation system to transport raw materials from their source to the factories and then to the cities. After a few hours I am challenged to keep up with all the organization and creation of all the interconnecting transport lines. My point is that’s a small inconsequential game, how great one must be to construct this earth not counting the Universe that takes more than our life time to reach its borders. Sorry I digress
I therefore reason that the planner who existed before the plan who is all knowing and powerful is GOD. The Bible is the only place where we are told how all matter came into existence. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning (time) God created (force) the heavens and the earth (matter).(NIV)
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. (NIV) Since God can not be observed with physical senses, we reason to the possibility of his existence. By reason we conclude that the existence of God is the best possibility -- better than any other. That by faith we make him real in our lives. This faith is based on evidence. Just as above said; you can’t see magnetism or magnetic variations but know they exist and moves yearly so we and draw them on maps as isotonic lines, which we cant see. Therefore as a Pilot I have to have faith my compass will guide me to my destination.
Life or Man
We have already discussed that there was a beginning. As with the Universe man could not observe the beginnings of man; but, it is clear we exist. It is also clear that all life forms show evidence of plan or design. As we have discussed above where there is a plan there is a planner. As discussed above the planner must have pre-existed his plan and the execution of it.
I must ask, sometimes we may act like monkeys but do you think we evolved from monkeys? If we did why can’t a human impregnate a monkey or visa versa? The reason is they are not related. A horse and a donkey can breed because they are related (the same species). Birds do not cross breed with other species. Mankind, both male and females have engaged in every form of depravity including beasteality! We witnessed it first hand in Iraq! In all of modern history there is no record of an animal being impregnated by a human or a human being impregnated by an animal. Why? Because they can’t! Their not the reason is they are not the same species or kind.
One last thought on evolution. If evolution was true then the over a hundred Indigenous Ancient Uncontacted Tribes found in remote areas of the world would show signs of evolutionary mutations. Photographed but uncontacted these tribal people aren’t partial monkey but are the same as us. The evolution theory has more holes in it than a strainer. Where there is a design there is a designer.
Conclusion
Evidence shows us there is a God in Heaven who loves us unconditionally, just as we love our children. God isn’t a micro manager he gave us free will and he allows us to believe or not. He has given evidence of his existence, but doesn’t force himself on us. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (NIV)
Lastly: I am in awe when I peer in space on a clear desert night and compare myself to the whole of creation. I am reminded that I am less than a speck of dust and yet there is a God in heaven who knows my name, hears my prayers and loves me. Awesome thought! Yet comforting, knowing you are never alone.
Our great Creator didn’t leave us blind but has given us a book as a guide. I invite you to study the Bible and learn more about him.
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God Bless you on your Journey
Randy
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