THE GOD WHO EXISTS

"In the beginning GOD created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1, emphasis added).

The Bible never argues for the existence of God.  It assumes that anyone with reasonable intelligence knows that all we see did not come from nothing.  Those who would deny that are branded like this: “The fool has said in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” (Ps.14:1)  The word doesn’t mean mentally deficient, but morally depraved (see Rom.1:18-22).  The one who denies there is a God does not do so because of intelligence but iniquity—a problem not in their head, but their heart.

Thomas Nagel, professor of philosophy and law at New York University said: “It isn’t just that I don’t believe in God and, naturally, hope that I’m right in my belief.  It’s that I hope that there is no God!  I don’t want there to be a God; I don’t want the universe to be like that.”

Reason and revelation tell us otherwise. The world we see and the Word we read testify to Him. So, we are immediately introduced to the God who exists in Genesis 1:1.

His name here is Elohim.  The names of God are many—each conveying a different dimension of His character.  Think of a diamond with many different facets—every one giving beauty and clarity.  We will hope to explore these in days to come.  This name is a composite: El—meaning limitless power and Alah—speaking of absolute faithfulness. So, we are introduced to a God who is utterly capable and committed to do all He wills.  He is infinitely powerful and utterly faithful.

What an adventure we embark upon when we study the existence of God!