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. 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. I believe that all men and women know that god is real. Typically, when this question is asked, the person asking qualifies the question with outside of the bible. While there are a number of religious books, the bible is unlike any other. If we had scientific proof of god s existence, the study of god. There was never any debate in the ancient world about whether jesus of.
Who is right, who is wrong, and where is the proof. If there s an alternate dimension where there is a real heaven and a real hell, then youll want to make sure that you choose heaven. The later chapters of the book set out his thinking in this area. Because what passes for evidence in the realm of gods is very unsatisfactory. Well, as long as god is unbound by time and space there is no contradiction. Jan 20, 2017 can science prove the existence of god. There is not one bit of empirical evidence indicating that todays god, nor any other contemporary god, nor any god of the past, exists. There is no abbey so poor as not to have a specimen. He says that there is scientific proof of the bible being real and that people in the olden days actually saw jesus preforming miracles. We felt like theres a lot of people who are curious about faith and wonder whether theres any real evidence that god. Read 102 answers by scientists with 49 recommendations from their colleagues to the question asked by on nov 1, 20.
Finally, he discusses how both religious experience and belief in god is, and has always been, normative among humans. The fifth proof arises from the ordering of things for we see that some things which lack reason, such as natural bodies, are operated in accordance with a plan. There is at least as much reality in the efficient and total cause as in the effect of that cause. Jan 26, 2018 in god s creation, there exists a golden ratio the mathematical constant of 1. I used to think that god existed, then i changed my mind to thinking that he doesnt exist, and now i know that he does exist. Why do atheists say that there is no evidence to prove. As always is the case, the burden of proof weighs upon those who assert that some thing or some process exists. What is the historical evidence that jesus christ lived and died.
We do not grant this idea that the bible cannot be considered a source of evidence for the existence of jesus. Reviews of books with scientific evidence that god exists x. 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 determine if god is there, the willingness for god to be known through jesus christ. Faith in god may be fine for sentimentalists, dreamers, and romantics who see the world through emotionally tinted glasses. Since theres no proof that god exists or that jesus ever. The shocking true answer to the worlds most important question tompkins, ptolemy, haisch, bernard on. While this proof is a valid transcendental proof i. And there should be, because there are many positive claims in the definition of god. If there is no need to prove, hinman argues, and the trace of god for instance, the impact of mystical experiences on them, belief in god is rationally warranted. Here are some recommended books for learning the apologetic, and the theology behind the apologetic.
This article is going to be the logical argument for the existence god. Not a single shred of scientific evidence directly points to god s existence. What you have in the main is a variation of one or two assertions not proofs by any m. God makes himself known equally to all, so that in the day of judgment no man will have an excuse. The nature of an idea is such that, of itself, it requires no formal reality. Everyone knows god exists, especially those who campaign to deny it. There remain many mysteries that are beyond science. We realize that many people, both believers and nonbelievers, doubt that gods existence can be demonstrated or even argued about. That there is any mention of jesus at all is unususal. No, there has never been any actual proof that the paranormal exists. Lots of people talk about god as though he exists, but there is no actual evidence for god s existence. Proving gods existence is impossible center for inquiry. I consider myself a practical person and a realist. That is the same analogy many people use today when it comes to answering the question is there any proof that god exists.
Written by a former atheist, this article gives you six clear reasons to conclude that god exists. Isnt it amazing how 40 unrelated authors over a 2000year period could create a book about gods love for humanity. However, i believe that some just suppress the truth. Jul 16, 2010 academia states that in the absence of proof of the existence of something it must be deemed not to exist until verifiable proof is found thus god is held not to exist pending some sort of verifiable evidence. This book gives conclusive scientific proof that god exists and the bible is true regarding conclusive scientific proof. God designed and created two forms of life in the universe. May 19, 20 there is no scientific proof of the existence of god but brother not everything can be scientifically proved or explained like feelings there is no chemical or biological equation that can produce love, hate, safe,fear but we know that they exist same for god we know that he exists although there is no scientific proof of that. In this section you will find arguments of many different kinds for the existence of god. Arguments why god very probably exists the conversation. Descartes first proof of the existence of god in meditation iii.
Scientists estimate there are at least 18 physical laws that work in harmony for our planet to sustain complex life. Now im happy to share that ive made some new atheist friends, and were talking back and forth about whether there is enough proof that god exists. I came to realize that i did not have to accept his existence on faith. Jul 29, 2014 what is the best proof that god exists. For this reason the arguments for and against gods existence must be, in the end, philosophical. God gave us all the ability to reason, and we need to use that reason for each of us to answer your questions. Apr 02, 2020 some argue that jesus wasnt an actual man, but within a few decades of his lifetime, he was mentioned by jewish and roman historians. Nov 12, 2015 every tree, bird, babbling brook, and towering mountain proof gods existence. This is the best proof that god exists in my opinion. Lots of people talk about god as though he exists, but there is no actual evidence for gods existence.
What is the historical evidence that jesus christ lived. There are some people even if you give them proof they will deny god. God has never left any physical evidence of his existence on earth. Since that time, science has learned much more and the case for gods existence has become far stronger than at any time in history. Through a deeper investigation of science he however gradually came to the discovery that science actually proves the existence of god. If we had scientific proof of god s existence, we would talk about the science of god rather than faith in god. Many people have been led to believe its impossible to prove the existence of god, but nothing could be further from the truth. So as long as he doesnt produce actual proof of god, ill just assume.
The existence of god is a subject of debate in the philosophy of religion and popular culture. A compelling new work makes the case that most modern arguments against belief are attacking the wrong god. Scientific proof of god the case for a creator several scientists. Ultimately, what we see in human experience, science, logic, and history. Christians took the books to be proof of the reallife. There wouldnt necessarily be anything given the thousands of years, but its not that comforting. Some of these include the laws of gravity, thermodynamics, and electromagnetic forces. Reviews of books with scientific evidence that god exists. As we have noted, god cannot sin because he is morally perfect. Burden of proof although what follows may fairly be interpreted to be a proof of the nonhistoricity of jesus, it must be realized that the burden of proof does not rest upon the skeptic in this matter. Some argue that jesus wasnt an actual man, but within a few decades of his lifetime, he was mentioned by jewish and roman historians. Meet a brain surgeon whose neardeath experience convinced him heaven was real.
You dont have to give proof for the existence of god. As noted, god is pure spiritan immaterial mindwho exists outside of time and space. A proof of x is a sufficiently rational demonstration of x that can be understood by people and hence believed by people. Skeptics say any paranormal evidence likely has a rational explanation, and those who chase ghosts are fooling themselves. Before you get your panties in a knot, it is not my proof, nor do i endorse it. Lee strobel is a journalist who believed science proved there is no god. Maybe youve struggled with these questions in your mind.
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the lord jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that god hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. The one theology book all atheists really should read news the. 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. Over 45 years ago, i learned of absolute proof that god exists. The historicity of jesus relates to whether jesus of nazareth was a historical figure. I see someone maligns james randi, and that is wrong. And concernedly there isnt significant or any evidence of a lot of the key events and people prophets, exodus, moses, etc. There are clearly good reasons to doubt jesus historical 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. Opinions on god are everywhere, but answering the question does god exist. What is more perfect cannot arise from what is less perfect. If you ever needed proof that god exists heres 30 of them. To conclude, there is plenty of historical proof that the bible is historically accurate, much more than can be contained in this article. Review article on the extrabiblical evidence of jesus, notes that there was no debate about the issue in ancient times either.
Not only has god created all things, but also his presence is necessary to sustain them in being, just as the presence of hydrogen atoms is necessary to sustain water in being. They will deny everything that is in front of them and ask for material evidence for a transcendental being. Nov 16, 2011 also note that the actual existence of god, if god really does exist, is not proof that there is a god. Read 1 answers by scientists with 161 recommendations from their colleagues to the question asked by v. For hundreds of years, people from all walks of life have debated whether god exists, or if hes just a fictional character. Jun, 2011 just a little video showing the proof that a theologian philosopher of the past gave. Computer scientists prove god exists can proof of god be proven in mathematical equations. God is present to all beings, but he is not all beings thats pantheism. A wide variety of arguments for and against the existence of god. Virtually all scholars who have investigated the history of the christian movement find that the historicity of jesus is effectively certain, and standard historical criteria have aided in reconstructing his life. Whether god exists is the most important question any person can consider. Conclusive scientific proof stated as 10 proofs that god exists and the bible is a reliable source of truth. Is there any philosophical contradiction that can be drawn out of gods infinite power.
Jan 01, 2020 you dont have to give proof for the existence of god. What is the most rational evidence, if there is any, of the. A proof is a relationship between the thing to be proven and a person offered that. Today some claim that jesus is just an idea, rather than a real historical figure, but there is a good deal of written evidence. Hostile nonbiblical pagan accounts there are a number of ancient classical accounts of jesus from pagan, nonchristian sources.
When it comes to the possibility of god s existence, the bible says that there are people who have seen sufficient evidence, but they have suppressed the truth about god. The vast majority of believers dont even read theology, and are barely aware of the arguments for god made by sophisticated theologians. Academia states that in the absence of proof of the existence of something it must be deemed not to exist until verifiable proof is found thus god is held not to exist pending some sort of verifiable evidence. But im determined to base my personal philosophy and my concept of truth on nothing but rocksolid facts. But, our eyes are only one way to access reality and the existence and nature of things in it. What is the best evidence you have for proving that god.
Why do atheists say that there is no evidence to prove that god actually exists. Also note that the actual existence of god, if god really does exist, is not proof that there is a god. So in this article, im going to share with you my opinion on what is the best proof that god exists. Yes, and the ancient nonchristian interpretations and critical commentaries of the gospel accounts serve to strengthen the core claims of the new testament. Some point to manmade holy books as proof while others claim that there is no proof of any kind. I was surprised to find that there was scientific evidence for the existence of god. There appears to be no proof of anything between creation and maybe abraham or even moses. Physical beings, which include plants, insects, viruses, animals and human beings. I mean, real evidence that shows beyond a shadow of a doubt that there is a god.
There is not one single mention of jesus in the entire roman record that is right not one. As far as the roman world was concerned, jesus was a nobody who live in an insignificant province, sentenced to death by a minor procurator. The proof that god exists and the bible is true dennis marcellino on. How to prove that god doesnt exist how can the atheist go the full distance and prove theism false. Therefore there exists something that is the cause of the existence of all things and of the goodness and of every perfection whatsoeverand this we call god. Is there any philosophical contradiction that can be drawn out of god s infinite power. He also cohosts the awardwinning television program way of the master, airing in almost 200 countries. Scientific evidence and proof that ghosts exist exemplore. The best arguments for gods existence dont challenge atheists.