Humanists would say, “Religion is a crutch for the weak mind.” Some religionists say, “Take the leap of faith.” Yet, God does not desire mankind to be gullible. Quite the opposite. The Creator has provided mankind with two basic forms of evidence: (1) Physical, and (2) Special.
The observable, tangible creation silently testifies to a Designer and Builder. “For every house is builded by someone; but he that built all things is God” (Hebrews 3:4). About 1,000 years B.C. David wrote, “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork” (Psalm 19:1). Why do we have the word “universe” and not “multi-verse”? Even the ancient Greeks recognized the meticulous order all around and used the word “cosmos,” meaning “harmonious arrangement, order.” Arrangement for intricate working is the opposite of randomness. “For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse” (Romans 1:20). The world around us can cause us to know there must be a Powerful Orderer. Yet, by gazing at His handiwork, we cannot learn what He wants us to do.
Special revelation is provided by the Word of God. The Bible is not the words of men, but “men spake from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit” (2 Peter 1:21). Included are eyewitness accounts of miracles performed as proof for us to believe. “Many other signs therefore did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: but these are written that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye may have life in his name” (John 20:30-31). Yet, someone might say, “If I saw a miracle with my own eyes, I’d believe!” One former rich man thought that his living brothers would be convinced to repent if they saw someone return from the dead. However, Abraham responded, “If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, if one rise from the dead” (Luke 16:31). At the time that was spoken, the brothers had access to the Old Testament Bible. Today, we have the New Testament of Jesus. These days, if you will not be convinced by the Scriptures, you cannot be convinced. God “speaks” visually with His creation, and He speaks also in His Word (Hebrews 1:1-2). Have you examined the evidence?
