The Gospel of Matthew records that one day when Jesus was with his disciples, he asked them a question … “Who do people say that I am?” [Matt.16:13] At that time there were a wide variety of opinions as to who Jesus was. Some thought he was John the Baptist risen from the dead, or … Continue reading Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up! [Part 1]
Is God a Delusion? [Part 5]
In conclusion, when considering whether God exists, place all of the evidence on the scales and watch which way they lean. None of these things that we have discussed proves God’s existence. However, I think they clearly lean in favour for the existence of God. There are good reasons to believe in God, but ultimately … Continue reading Is God a Delusion? [Part 5]
Is God a Delusion? [Part 4]
And now for some final evidence for the existence of God ... 5. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Christian story is founded on an empty tomb. If the tomb was not empty, then the Christian movement would have been snuffed out just by someone going and getting the body of Jesus. There are four … Continue reading Is God a Delusion? [Part 4]
Is God a Delusion? [Part 3]
Let's continue looking at more evidence for the existence of God ... 3. Morality and Ethics. Another argument for the existence of God comes from the observation that in human nature world-wide, there exists a kind of moral code stamped on the hearts of human beings that provides an inner sense of ‘right and wrong’, … Continue reading Is God a Delusion? [Part 3]
Is God a Delusion? [Part 2]
Today, let's have a look at some of the evidence for the existence of God. 1. The World that Exists. The first piece of evidence for the existence of God is the world that exists (see Isaiah 40:26). The world is here. We see that some things actually exist (trees, clouds, mountains, planets, stars, universes, … Continue reading Is God a Delusion? [Part 2]