Proof of God

I’m currently reading The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins.  My decision to read this is not because I question whether God exists, it is to see what logic is used by atheists to try to “disprove” the existence of God.

There is an entire chapter where Dawkins lists the “evidence” that has been presented by past theologians for a Creator and personal God.  One by one he addresses these and attempts to prove them illogical.  And, to be quite honest, he makes good arguments. 

The problem with these types of arguments is that both sides have biases.  He makes underlying assumptions that I do not.  Just as a theologian makes underlying assumptions that Dawkins does not.  There is no reconciliation of this fact.  It really boils down to the fact that Dawkins does not want to believe in God.  On the other hand, theologians and true Christians know that God exists.  They do not have to prove it.

You see, the amazing thing about God is that when one accepts Him, He lives within them.  Can I prove this to you, oh skeptical one?  No.  Ha!  I won’t even try.  But it should be obvious by the changes in my life.  Of course, there are those who will choose not to accept that as “proof” either.  But…they would if it happened to them.

God gives His grace as a gift to those whom He chooses.  (Romans 8:29-30)  You see, there are some that will never believe because they were not elected by God to receive His grace...His gift.  This concept is beautiful and terrifying.  It’s beautiful because I know that I am not worthy of this gift, yet He has given it to me.  It’s terrifying in that I realize that some people will never receive or accept this gift and will suffer the consequences of their sins that I should have to suffer with them. 

I did not earn this gift of God.  I need to make that very clear.  I have not lived in such a way that God would look at me and think, “Well, that Gina sure is righteous.  I’m going to give her My grace.”  No, no no!  It is a gift…a totally undeserved gift!  I am humbled by the amazing grace of God.  Do I completely understand how or why God chooses His elect?  Absolutely not.  But God is sovereign.  He doesn’t need my input.  And…I trust him.

But I do not accept this gift without responsibility.  After all, faith is meaningless if it is not accompanied by action.  (James 2:14-17)  Just ask anyone who has been “turned off” to Christianity by hypocrites in the pew beside him.  My life has changed—my outlook, priorities, mission, pastimes, and attitude.  It is truly a miracle.  And God performs this beautiful miracle every day. 

The Bible tells us that the proof of God is all around us.  (Romans 1:18-21)

I don’t need to prove to you that God exists.  You already know it.  Whether or not you admit it is another question.