Reasons to Believe (Part 2)

by Terry Ivy
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The next 'reason to believe' which can open dialogue with unbelievers, is the question, "How do you explain the observable order of the universe?" After discussing the 'existence' of the universe and what necessarily follows from that fact in Part 1, we will now turn our attention to the 'order' of the universe. This topic is involves the "teleological argument for the existence of God."

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THE UNIVERSE HAS ORDER

Upon a casual observation of our universe, we see there is an order which continues day by day and year by year. We see order in weather, seasons, time and life. From this observation, which is evident to every normal, reasonable and honest man, comes a simple question to ask men of our generation for the purpose of starting a dialogue.

How Do You Explain the Order of the Universe?

This is a question which demands attention by those in our society who refuse to consider the ultimate reality of the existence of God. Anyone can look around and observe the order which exists in the universe. The simple act of setting an alarm clock to awaken us in the morning is a capitulation to this fact. We set the clock because we know that a certain hour arrives at the same time each day-that is order! The seasons throughout each year also point to order as well as the astrological signs, plant and animal life.

Reasons to Believe (Part 1)

by Terry Ivy
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Are there sufficient reasons for man to believe there is a God, if he does not accept the Bible as God's Word? Yes! More and more in the age we are entering today, the Bible is being set aside by those in society. We easily see this all around, from the youth of our day, to those in the market place and in academia. Where do we go in conversation? To start with the Scriptures is the last place to begin, for that is not a common ground for conversation with them.

As Christians, we can go on their turf, appeal to the reasons available to all men, and begin a dialogue with men of the world. If their hearts are seeking truth, there are plenty of areas of dialogue for those who presently reject the Bible. Paul and the early believers faced this alot in their day, and we will face it more and more in ours. If we insist on telling them what "the Word of God" says, when they do not even believe there is a God, we will only be talking to ourselves.

Our understanding in this day must go outside the small minded presentation of truth so many of us have. We must allow the Lord to make us wise in communication as we pray for lost humanity. There are plenty of areas to engage the men of this world with before we attempt to share the Scriptures. What are some of the 'reasons to believe' which we can appeal to when conversing with unbelievers who are not sure God exists? In this first part of 'Reasons to Believe,' will be look at questions which concerings the existence of the universe along with several secondary questions.