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Everyone has
questions and that is a normal part of having faith and a belief.
The search for answers to questions has been a form for many people to
come to know Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. Christianity
searches the bible exclusively for the answers to questions, while other
religions offer their own opinions to the same questions.
Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one can come to the
Father except through me." John 14:6
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There probably isn't a person alive who hasn't had doubts
about the existence of God. Because we can't see God, questioning His
existence is normal. Having doubts about God is not wrong, especially if
you are seriously looking for answers. There are common questions about
God such as "Where did He come from?" "Why would a loving God allow evil
and suffering?" These questions and others are valid but can cast doubt
upon God's existence. What about the questions that help us consider His
reality? Let's look at three of those questions.
The question of design
I am amazed today
at the incredible abilities of the computer. They are constantly
becoming smaller and faster with greater capabilities. What once
required a whole room full of equipment can now fit onto one chip. If I
were to take the back off my computer and examine all the wires and
chips and connectors, it would never enter my mind that all of that
could have happened by accident. Obviously, someone carefully designed
my computer.
Yet, the
complexity of the computer pales in comparison to the wonders of our
world. Take for example the spider's ability to spin a web, the
intricacies of the human eye, or the beauty of an eagle in flight. Each
of these is just one intricate part of complex and balanced ecosystem.
If a computer
requires a designer, could something as amazingly complex as the
universe really be an accident? Or is there a great Designer?
The question of morality
If you were to
travel around our world, from continent to continent you would find an
interesting phenomenon. Regardless of the country, culture, language or
color, there seems to be a kind of moral code that is stamped on the
heart of human beings. Though the exact standard may vary from culture
to culture, generalizations can be made that transcend all cultures.
There is preferred
truth-telling over deceitfulness, kindness over violence, loyalty over
back-stabbing, love over hate, justice over injustice. How do you
account for this moral code? Why do people all over the world have this
moral sense of "oughtness?" Could it be the work of a moral Creator?
The question of experience
There have been
many eccentrics who have led people astray and fabricated their
experiences. But, what do you do with the millions of otherwise
rational, reasonable people who believe in God, claim He answers their
prayers, guides them, and comforts them in times of need? How do you
explain the unexplainable changes and miracles in people's lives? Could
there be a God who actually does this?
Settling the issue of God's existence will shape the rest of your life.
If you are giving this serious consideration, here are some books that
will help you on your journey. The Bible (Romans 1:20; Psalm 19:1-4),
Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell, Mere
Christianity by C.S. Lewis, and The Case for Christianity by
Lee Strobel.
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