Serious answers only.
- How do I know that God exists?
- How do I know that Jesus is the only way to God?
Please don't use the "Bible says so" argument, because we first need to prove the authority of the writer - God/Jesus.
Please explain it logically, in detail.
2007-09-17
06:49:30
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Majority are asking for faith. But so are Mormons, JW, and even Muslims...
2007-09-17
07:23:27 ·
update #1
I am a Christian believer. But how do I explain to others that Jesus is the only way to heaven.
Here's the Proof of God that I found:
- We all move. Meaning we all use energy.
- Energy cannon emerge from no energy, just like something cannot start moving, until someone pushes it.
- Therefore energy had to exist without a beginning.
- Energy itself is like a bomb. It has no purpose or design.
- So from this, we can see that Organized Energy had to exist without a beginning.
- I call that God.
But how do I prove that Jesus is the only way to heaven??
Why does sin deserve eternal death, not just a year in hell? Why death is the only way to pay for the sin? How can one death account for so many lives, isn't there supposed to be one death per every sin?
2007-09-17
07:42:05 ·
update #2
No matter what I would say you to you, if you choose to believe He does not exist you always will. What you need to do is do as I did- ask God to reveal Himself to you- and He will. If you go to the Bible believing He does not exist, He will not reveal Himself to you. One day this question will be answered for you, I pray it will not be too late. ONE DAY EVERY KNEE WILL BOW AND EVERY TONGUE WILL CONFESS THAT JESUS IS LORD TO THE GLORY OF GOD THE FATHER. God speaks to those who listen.
2007-09-17 06:54:57
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answered by AdoreHim 7
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The space provided here does not really allow for a complete answer because it would take a dissertation to "prove" the authority of scripture, but the authority of the gospels HAS already been proven. Some good information can be found in Lee Stroebel's book, "The Case for Christ," should you care to read that and research it further.
It might be easier to write an answer if I knew what proofs you have already researched and rejected as false, and state why you believe it to be false.
You're wrong about us having to prove that God/Jesus WROTE the Bible, before we can say, "the Bible says so." God/Jesus/Holy Spirit inspired it, but didn't physically write it. The people who wrote it were inspired by God to do so, and through the Holy Spirit, the church fathers were guided to decide upon which books would and would not be included, based upon the integrity of the book, the closeness of the writers to an actual eyewitness, and other criteria.
I believe God exists because Jesus talked about God, and I believe Jesus is the ONLY way to God because Jesus was witnessed saying, "I AM the Way, the Truth, the Life. No one goes to the Father but by me." Because Jesus was not reported to say, "and there are going to be a lot of other ways that come along for you to find God, too, and any of those are just fine--whatever is good for you...," I am sticking with Jesus on this one.
Anyway, I'll check back here later to read what you have written about your research. Thanks.
2007-09-17 07:11:16
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answered by Anonymous
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To prove something, you need something more fundamental as a reference. God, being the most fundamental of all that exists, cannot be proved by logic. Only examples can be given about His existence. Then, you have to do some spiritual practice for some years according to correct methods. Then only can you find a proof from within, all by yourself. No one else can explain God to you through logic.
Jesus is the only way to God only for Christians, not for others.
2007-09-17 07:01:44
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answered by Devarat 7
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You know i really cant prove it to you that GOD really exists,God himself has given you all the proof you need ,so if you still don't believe it is because you really don't want to. BUT i can say this ,if you have ever experienced the miracle of birth, maybe you were there to see an actual birth take place ,or you looked into the arms of a new born baby for the first time then you MUST know that there truly is a GOD. And if this doesn't convince you ,if you really are serious,pray and ask God to reveal himself to you and he will, because he knows your heart and he will make himself known if you diligently seek him. GOD BLESS YOU.
2007-09-17 07:09:47
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answered by jasminebudd 4
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2016-10-04 21:37:54
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answered by ? 4
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Jesus isn't the only way to God. If you're looking for proof, you're not gonna find it here. There are other ways to know that God exists, ask, you'll recieve some kind of sign, now remember it may not always be a huge sign, but a little one.
Good luck with the serious answers only, that's almost impossible in R&S!
2007-09-17 06:56:34
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answered by Miss 6 7
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if the big bang theory were correct- the plants would continue to get further and further apart. they don't.
if just one molecule changed that makes up oxygen everything that depends on it would die.
if you look at creation, the seasons, ocean tides, the moon, sun, there is a pattern that keeps repeating it's self over and over again. I took a phil of religion class in college and the professor concluded people believe in god based on faith.
Instead of asking how do you that god exist, maybe you should ask yourself how do you know you exist?
Can you see, hear, feel, speak, well guess what if you can then so can god.
2007-09-17 07:08:54
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answered by lablover2 2
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You don't know, and really, can't know that God exists. It follows from that you can't know that Jesus is the only way to God.
There is no conclusive proof of the existence, or non-existence, for that matter, of God.
Your choices are to take a leap of faith and believe that God exists, or does not exist, or to be someone who realizes that since the answer is unknowable, an agnostic.
2007-09-17 06:55:14
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answered by Anonymous
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I got "physical" proof by seeking him for a few years. Things along the lines of dreams, unexplainable annon financial blessings, having spiritual messages for people i dont know, confirmations of prayers from strangers, etc . However, i knew in my heart He was real when he first called me during a church service. Although he didnt break me until later. The Physical proof that you will get after seeking would have to be the reward of you seeking for it in faith to his calling you. The spiritual gifts are still in use today. That is the truth, but you cant get the proof without starting with faith. Email with me for more information about what I am talking about.
2007-09-17 07:00:03
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answered by joer80 2
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We have had this "Proof v. Faith" argument adnauseum on this board for months now...
There is no proof without faith. God will give you all the proof you ever need, but first HE wants you - in humility and sincerity - to take that first leap of faith. You are clearly not ready for such a leap - your heart is hardended in pride and arrogance.
But with faith - no proof will be necessary.
Without faith - no proof will suffice.
2007-09-17 07:02:01
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answered by Anonymous
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I can not prove to you that God exsists nor that Jesus is the only way.
Neither can you prove that God does not exsist.
There is only evidence.
The evidence seems overwhelmingly point to the exsistance of God.
The biggest question you have to deal with, I believe, is "Who is Jesus of Nazareth?" Was he a liar, lunatic, a legend, or is he Lord?
I believe the most logical and rational conclusion is that Jesus of Nazareth is Lord. Yet again I can not prove that I only have evidence. Yet you did not ask for evidence, and especially concerning the identity of Jesus.
2007-09-17 06:55:08
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answered by Anonymous
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