reasons (part 1) does god exist and was the universe created
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In this stimulating message we discover four strong reasons that confirm the existence of God and six evidences for creation. Simple, yet convincing. Equip yourself to share Christ with those who do not believe. Download the sermon notes, slides and audio from our website http://www.apcwo.org/sermonsTRANSCRIPT
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October 12, 2014
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Sun Oct 12 : Does God Exist and Was The Universe Created?
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Sun Oct 26 : Why is Jesus Christ Unique?
Sun Nov 02 : Is Jesus The Only Way To Salvation?
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Acts 17:17Therefore he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and with the Gentile worshipers, and in the marketplace daily with those who happened to be there.
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1 Peter 3:15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;
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Today:
Does God Exist and Was The Universe Created?
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Isaiah 40:28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting (eternal) God, the LORD, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable.
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Infinite in TIME
Infinite in POWER (or strength, energy)
Infinite in UNDERSTANDING
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Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Exodus 20:11 For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them,..
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Genesis 2:1,21 Thus the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were finished. 2 And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done.
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"God is big enough to handle our questions"
"God is not intimidated by the depth of our scrutiny".
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Do You Really Know It All?
"God does not exist” (?)
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Truth Exists
Truth is knowable
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The Case for the Existence of God
#1, Cause and Effect
whatever has come into existence was caused to come into existence by something else.
An effect without a cause is an impossibility.
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The Case for the Existence of God
#2, Creation Attests to a Creator; Design calls for a Designer
Romans 1:2020 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,
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The Case for the Existence of God
#2, Creation Attests to a Creator; Design calls for a Designer
Psalm 19:1-31 The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. 2 Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge.
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The Case for the Existence of God
#2, Creation Attests to a Creator; Design calls for a Designer
Psalm 19:1-33 There is no speech nor language Where their voice is not heard.
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The Case for the Existence of God
#3, Morality and Rationality
How can lifeless matter produce consciousness, morality and rationality?
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The Case for the Existence of God
#4, Experiencing Supernatural Phenomena
Answers to prayerSupernatural healings and miracles
Manifestation and deliverance from demons
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The Case for Creation
Six validations:#1, Evidence from Cosmology#2, Evidence from Physics#3, Evidence from Astronomy#4, Evidence of Biochemistry#5, Evidence from Biological Information#6, Evidence from Consciousness
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The Case for Creation
"Science done right, points us to God"
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The Case for Creation#1, Evidence from Cosmology
Infinity cannot happen in the real world.
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The Case for Creation#1, Evidence from Cosmology
Consequently, the universe cannot have an infinite number of past events, meaning that it
must have had a beginning.
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The Case for Creation#1, Evidence from Cosmology
the universe is constantly expanding
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The Case for Creation#1, Evidence from Cosmology
going backward in time would lead to a single point in time before which nothing existed
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The Case for Creation#1, Evidence from Cosmology
The “Big Bang” phenomenon points to a methodical, designed event not an accidental,
chaotic explosion.
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The Case for Creation#1, Evidence from Cosmology
Can chance produce intelligence?Could accident result in purpose?
Can non-life create life?Can something come from nothing?
Can chaos produce order?
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The Case for Creation#2, Evidence from Physics
The Anthropic Principle
all the arbitrary constants in physics represent precise values needed in order for the universe
to produce and sustain life
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The Case for Creation#2, Evidence from Physics
The force of Gravity
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The Case for Creation#2, Evidence from Physics
The Cosmological Constant
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The Case for Creation#2, Evidence from Physics
Gravity and the cosmological constant represent only two of more than 30 parameters that must be precisely calibrated in order for life to exist in
the universe.
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The Case for Creation#2, Evidence from Physics
The fine-tuning of the universe points powerfully toward an Intelligent Designer
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The Case for Creation#3, Evidence from Astronomy
The earth is positioned is a precise safe zone in our galaxy that makes it conducive for life. Any minor change in position, and we cannot live.
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The Case for Creation#4, Evidence of Biochemistry
The Cell
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The Case for Creation#4, Evidence of Biochemistry
Irreducibly complex systems are strong evidence of a purposeful, intentional design by
an intelligent agent.
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The Case for Creation#5, Evidence from Biological Information
Human body has about one hundred trillion cells
20,500 kinds of proteins
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The Case for Creation#5, Evidence from Biological Information
The information to produce these proteins are contained in six-feet of DNA coiled inside our
cells
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The Case for Creation#5, Evidence from Biological Information
for a single protein to be formed the right bonds between the amino acids must be formed and
must be in a specified sequence
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The Case for Creation#5, Evidence from Biological Information
the probability for a single protein to be produced by chance is 1 in 10^25
even a simple cell needs about 300-500 protein molecules
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The Case for Creation#5, Evidence from Biological Information
The probability of a protein molecule forming by chance is about the same as throwing
scrabble letters down and generating a book.
How improbable it is for even one protein molecule to evolve!
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The Case for Creation#6, Evidence from Consciousness
Each of us have the same organ - the brain, but each of us have our own mind - our own
thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about things, our own temperament, etc.
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The Case for Creation#6, Evidence from Consciousness
How can mere matter give birth to consciousness?
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Does God Exist and
Was The Universe Created?
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Psalm 14:1 The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God."
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Romans 1:18-2218 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them.20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,
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Romans 1:18-2221 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools,
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A “Personal” and “Relational” God