"In the beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth."-Genesis 1:1
This weekend I had the privilege to open air preach in downtown Raleigh. While open air preaching I was asked, "How do I know God is alive?" The phrasing of the question threw me and I drew a blank. If I could go back and answer the question again here is how I would respond...
I know that God is alive because of creation. When I examine creation I notice design, order, and intelligence. Creation points to a Creator! One example of intelligence in creation can be seen when examining bacteria flagellum. When examining bacteria under a microscope Scientist Michael Behe noticed what looked like an "outboard motor" on the bacteria. This device known as the flagellum propels the bacteria forward, backwards, side to side, etc. The flagellum is able to propel the bacteria between 6,000-17,000 rpm. Scientist Michael Behe argues that the biological system found in the flagellum is too complex to have evolved from a simpler or "less complete" predecessor. The design of the bacteria flagellum points to an intelligent designer.
Here is another way to explain my point. If you were to come home from work tonight and on your kitchen table sat a brand new IPAD with a beautiful red ribbon on top you would not think to yourself, "WOW! AMAZING! All of the molecular molecules, protons, neutrons and electrons came together in just the right way in my kitchen to create an IPAD". No, that thought would be absurd. You would know that someone with intelligence had taken the time to put together the IPAD and someone with intelligence (though maybe not a good understanding of how much money was in the budget), took the time to go out and buy an IPAD. The same principle holds true in creation.
In conclusion, how do I know God is alive? I know God is alive because of the order, design, and intelligence I see in creation. Creation points to a Creator.
This weekend I had the privilege to open air preach in downtown Raleigh. While open air preaching I was asked, "How do I know God is alive?" The phrasing of the question threw me and I drew a blank. If I could go back and answer the question again here is how I would respond...
Here is another way to explain my point. If you were to come home from work tonight and on your kitchen table sat a brand new IPAD with a beautiful red ribbon on top you would not think to yourself, "WOW! AMAZING! All of the molecular molecules, protons, neutrons and electrons came together in just the right way in my kitchen to create an IPAD". No, that thought would be absurd. You would know that someone with intelligence had taken the time to put together the IPAD and someone with intelligence (though maybe not a good understanding of how much money was in the budget), took the time to go out and buy an IPAD. The same principle holds true in creation.
In conclusion, how do I know God is alive? I know God is alive because of the order, design, and intelligence I see in creation. Creation points to a Creator.
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