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3. 1 How do we know God exists?

4. God In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1

5. SELF – EVIDENT EVIDENCE LOGICAL EVIDENCE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE BIBLICAL EVIDENCE HOLY SPIRIT EVIDENCE How do we know God exists?

6. Self-Evident How do we know God exists?

7. In the beginning God… ~ Genesis 1:1 (HCSB) Self-Evident

8. From the creation of the world His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what He has made. As a result, people are without excuse. ~ Romans 1:20 (HCSB) Self-Evident

9. Evidence Logical How do we know God exists?

10. Who created God? Wrong question! Wrong answer! Can we logically prove that God exists? So the question is does God exist based on following a logical path to conclusion? Logical Evidence

11. Cause and Effect: Every cause has an effect and every effect has a cause. Universe requires a cause because it has a beginning. God does not require a cause because he has no beginning, by definition (Eternal, self-existent) Logical Evidence

12. The Universe cannot be self-caused because it has a beginning. The logical conclusion is that the universe requires a cause – Genesis 1:1 gives us the answer, that cause is GOD! How do we know God exists?

13. Evidence Scientific How do we know God exists?

14. Operational vs. Historical Science Operational – observations in the present about the present. Observable here and now! Historical – Science that makes observations in the present to make inferences about the past. Scientific Evidence

15. NATURAL LAW: Laws of Thermodynamics – Systems tend to go from order to disorder or information to non- information. The universe is wound up and running down, just like a clock. Scientific Evidence

16. INFORMATION THEORY: Mutations, natural selection, and adaptation involve the LOSS of genetic information, not the INCREASE! The Loss of genetic information is consistent with original gene pools by “kinds” as the Bible teaches. Scientific Evidence

17. FOSSIL RECORDS: There are no transitional fossils to support an atheistic evolutionary theory. Rather the fossil records support the biblical idea of a Creator. Scientific Evidence

18. Evidence Biblical How do we know God exists?

19. Unity – 40 authors, over 1600 year time span and is consistent in its revelation. Preservation – the Bible remains despite persecution throughout history. Biblical Evidence

20. Historical Accuracy – archeology supports the Bible’s portrayal of history. Prophetic Accuracy – There are 61 specific prophecies of Christ alone. Beyond probability. Life Changing Evidence – evidence is in the life that has been transformed by the Word of God. We are eyewitnesses of this! Biblical Evidence

21. Holy Spirit How do we know God exists?

22. To a Genuine Christian there is no doubt that God exists. 14 All those led by God’s Spirit are God’s sons…by whom we cry out, “ Abba, Father!” 16 The Spirit Himself testifies together with our spirit that we are God’s children…” ~ Romans 8:14-16 (HCSB) Holy Spirit

23. The fool says in his heart, “God does not exist.” ~ Psalms 14:1 (HCSB) How do we know God exists?

24. IT IS EVIDENT! How do we know God exists? The fool says in his heart, “God does not exist.” Psalms 14:1 (HCSB)