Key Moments:
Introduction 00:01
- Pastor Campbell discusses various arguments for the existence of God, such as universal belief, cause-and-effect, design, life, being, morality, congruity, and history. - Points two and three focus on developing the existence of God through revelation and reality or experience.
Developing the Existence of God by Revelation 01:47
- Scripture assumes the existence of God and demands recognition of His existence. - Revelation is divided into general and special revelation, with general revelation being God revealing Himself through creation. - The Bible serves as special revelation, confirming the existence of God and declaring universal intuition.
General Revelation and Special Revelation 04:11
- General revelation is evident through creation, showcasing God's existence and power. - Special revelation is seen through the Bible, where God spoke through prophets and apostles to reveal Himself. - The Bible asserts the existence of God and emphasizes the intuitive understanding of accountability to Him.
Confirmation of God's Existence Through Experience 19:44
- Millions of people have experienced the reality of God through salvation, changed lives, answered prayer, miracles, wisdom, and guidance. - Personal experiences confirm what the Bible says about God, but caution is advised against basing one's doctrine solely on personal experiences. - Pastor Campbell emphasizes the importance of seeking God's will through prayer and aligning personal experiences with biblical truth.
Reflection and Conclusion 01:00:41
- Pastor Campbell concludes by affirming his belief in God based on reason, revelation, reality, and intuition. |