How do we know if God really exists?

Philippines
December 19, 2011 2:35am CST
Hello.. Lately, I have been reading a lot of discussions here in myLot asking if GOD does exist. As a Christian, I am a firm believer that GOD really exists. We live because there is a GOD who owns our life. Below is a question and answer program being conducted by Bro. Eli Soriano, the presiding minister of the Members of Church of GOD International, who tried to answer the question of a woman who was asking if how do we know if God really exists? I hope this will help other people who are still confused if GOD really does exist or not. GOD bless. It is separated by Part 1 and Part 2. Source: Part 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IJHN7ZQ8Yo&feature=plcp&context=C3945542UDOEgsToPDskJ1BIP1GG1fHgMgN6tAb07P Part 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDhvtHoer9M&feature=plcp&context=C3e419e8UDOEgsToPDskIeYuTDq9Byc6yYMbfxo7iG http://www.youtube.com/user/broelisoriano Credits: Bro. Eli Soriano
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@Andyvil (793)
• Philippines
19 Dec 11
No one really knows if God really does exist. Nothing is certain in religion and even in science. The reason why most people including me believe in God is because of faith. It has nothing to do with proof since proving God exists will make God knowable. Since in the bible God is mysterious, incomprehensible and unfathomable no human being can prove his existence. Yet we still believe in his existence. No amount of research will prove his existence since proving he exists will only prove that he isn't mysterious and incomprehensible. What really matters is in religion is having faith in its belief.
• Philippines
19 Dec 11
I totally respect your opinion. But for me, I know GOD wants us to know Him more which is opposite on your belief and perception. The reason why God desires that we know Him is because He wants us to love Him. It is written in "(Mark 12:30 KJV) And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength, this is the first commandment." (Mathew 22:36-38). The more we come to know God, the more we come to know love, because God is Love. The more awareness and realization we have of God's love for us, the more we will love Him. (1 John 4:19 NKJV) We love Him because He first loved us. Faith will be of no use if we, ourselves, still doubt if GOD does exist or not. Faith is equal to believing GOD's existence. How would you have faith in GOD if you are still doubting His existence? There are a lot of things to clarify. I am not good at explaining biblical things, but at least I can share a little bit of insights to you regarding your thoughts on this matter. Happy mylotting!
@Andyvil (793)
• Philippines
19 Dec 11
Although it is stated in the new testament that we should love God the bible doesn't give a clear description about God. One thing that makes Monotheism differ from the old religions is that God can't be described or visualized. Even though we don't know what God looks like we still believe and love him. Not knowing God doesn't mean that I don't believe in God. It just means that I have accepted his divinity and the mystery that is our Creator.
@mantis36 (4219)
• Philippines
2 May 12
If your source of Faith is only a Holy Bible, then it is like listening to only one side of the group and immediately cover your ears to whatever the reasons of the other group... we should be OPEN MINDED, to take a note that a Holy Bible is not the only word of God, since everything that is found here on earth, including Science is all made by God for us to rely on, not just only Holy Bible.... and besides, there are plenty types and versions of a Holy Bible, and everyone claims that your Christian Religion Bible is Wrong while my Christian Religion Bible is correct...
@kaichoukebz (1190)
• Philippines
19 Dec 11
Just open your eyes and widen your sight. There is no universe without the existence of God. If you go deeper, you will soon find out that God truly exists.
• Philippines
19 Dec 11
Your words are true. Thanks buddy!
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
19 Dec 11
Your source is Brother Eli Soriano? I am no fan of his, though. I would say that For me, unquestionably God Exists and he manifests in me in things I could not even imagine. I have been so blessed by him, so very happy that he was with me all the time and he helps me get through life and trials and makes me a better person. Even in little things, I see God now; even in things I cannot even understand before, even in pain and troubles and heart aches I felt his presence and him working on me.
• Philippines
19 Dec 11
Actually, just to clarify, the source there in my discussion is the TV program, the Question and Answer Program, where you will be able to see the discussion, but if you are talking about the source of why I believe that GOD really exists, it is because I can feel the presence of GOD, not to mention the things that He created, both the heavens and earth as well as the universe, the stars, etc. and everything was written in the BIBLE. The BIBLE is the WORD of GOD and the WORD of GOD is true and holy. Heavens and earth will disappear, but His WORD will remain forever. I am blessed that GOD has given me the opportunity to be able to read and hear the WORD of GOD, which is written in the BIBLE.
@mantis36 (4219)
• Philippines
2 May 12
You said Heavens and earth... why always Heavens and earth? I heard plenty of times about a religious people talking only Heavens and earth? are earth is the only things in space other than heaven? It should be Heavens and Planets, and not Heavens and Earth alone.... Bible is not the only book on which a "Word of God"... that even Science also is a systematize knowledge made by God for us also to rely on... we just people forgot that everything here that surrounds us, including a Holy Bible and Science are all made by God, also both are Words of God... God made it all, not only Holy Bible but Science as well, we people just reject Science but accept only Bible... it is like sculpturing a Christ Statue nailed in a cross using a wood material, that after successfully carving, displayed it in the altar and pray, while the remaining leftover chunks of wood, and some parts of it are all put in fire to burn....
@TazRes (827)
• United States
2 May 12
When you wake up every morning is the proof of God's existence....blessings!
@mantis36 (4219)
• Philippines
3 May 12
I think that is only a 65 percent of proof... but the ultimate proof that God exists is the whole universe including this planet that we are standing are all a small parts of God's body... therefore, we can't see the presence of God as a proof in a far away distant because we are already living inside God's body....
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
14 Sep 12
hi, actually there is a confusion to my mind about the exists of our God,when i watched a documentary about the aliens and God,but because i am a real religious person and my belief is still in God.
22 Aug 12
God really exist. First evidence, Look at the trees it has life. If God does not exist what is the beginning of the trees's life?..
• Philippines
20 Dec 11
Hello braveheart, I know that God exist, we have a choice whether we want to know GOD or not. when a person chooses not to believe in him any more, that is his choice. A lot has explain the existance of the lord, how ever only people will have the power to make choices in terms of believing in the Lord.
@globaldoc (858)
• Philippines
25 Dec 11
It seems like some people will tends to look at this topic as religious. I actually do not look at it that way. I look at it on a personal point of view. There are so many mysteries here in our world. These are the things we can not understand nor explain. One can just simply make out a list of things he desires. God can easily give the things He would want or not. The best source is actually His Living Word, the Bible. I certainly do not believe that there would be so many people who will be misled into thinking that there is a God, if God does not exist. Specially in these modern times that the computer is so dominant in our lives, I do not think there will be so many people who still will be wrong.
@JohnRok1 (2051)
20 Dec 11
Paley is credited with first formulating the ontological argument for the existence of God. However, it was known in the 1970s that the argument cannot take us quite as far as that, but it does take us far enough to know that the world was made according to design by an intelligence. Quite independently of Paley or those commenting on him, Michael Behe the biochemist, in "Darwin's Black Box", came to similar conclusions, and this is what lies behind the campaign to allow Intelligent Design to be taught in schools, together with Evolution, as valid alternative scientific theories. As a Christian, I have to recognise that there are billions in hell who affirmed the existence of God, but who, by the way they lived, showed that over against the Bible they believed something else in their heart - It's in his heart that the fool says "No God", though his lips and pen/console may say something else. I know nothing about Eli Soriano, but if he's amassing money for himself and his cronies, he's on his way to hell whatever he says or teaches, and probably his teaching has subtle traps in it.
@mantis36 (4219)
• Philippines
2 May 12
If the whole universe that we living right now is one part of God's body, then that's it, that is the main reason why God really exists....
• United States
20 Dec 11
There is no question, for me.. I know God exists. He is an integral part of my life. My body doesn't belong to me; therefore, it's my job to try and take care of it as much as possible. This body is assigned to me until I get my new body. I don't know this Eli Soriano... but no one has to convince me there is a God... God is everything! Life is such a miracle.. all life... and I see God in every face, every tree, every sunrise, and sunset. I see the presence of God everywhere.
@brownny (66)
• China
20 Dec 11
hi braveheart, first i will ask you if you have any bible ? try to read deeply you will find out that God really exist , in my life he did and keep on doing so many things that i never doubt that he won't exist for those peoples who does know they need to read their bible (if they have )carefully, don't always believe in what others say you need to see your life first and see how is it going, i have so many proof but its too long to explain i will be just based on the bible cause i think its enough
• Philippines
20 Dec 11
Even there is a proof or none, I still believe that God do exist. I am hoping many people are believing the same way I am believing the existence of God.
• India
20 Dec 11
I do believe that God exists and he controls all living and rest. God plays with us and time to time he makes all of believe that he exists. Wonder what comes from your mouth when you get saved from any devastating situation. Its Thank God.
@djbtol (5493)
• United States
19 Dec 11
I watched some of the video and it was good. "How do we know if God really exists?" is a common question posed to those who profess to believe. Just as important is this question for those who do not believe in God - "How do you know God does not exist?". Answer that question, but the answer must be based on something much more solid that that is what the person believes. If proof can be required of one side of the discussion, it can also be required of the other.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
19 Dec 11
I do believe in God and I believe that he is the creator of all things. I know that to some, proof is necessary for them to agree that God does exists. But I was born and raised as a christian and for me there is no need for a proof for I have faith and my faith is good enough to tell me that all things in this world would have not existed without the creator.
@sjvg1976 (41134)
• Delhi, India
19 Dec 11
Hello braveheart07, I beleive in God and beleive that He has made all of us.Its just matter of beleiving,those who beleive in God beleive in His existance and those who don't beleive in God don't beleive in His existance that's it.There is no proof by which we can make others beleive that God really exist.
@Triple0 (1904)
• Australia
19 Dec 11
Hi 5! I'm a Christian too! So yes, I believe that a higher power exists and God is watching over all of us. Of course, as humans we do not understand the nature of God, we don't know his true plans for us so we can't just blame God for all the disasters that's been happening and not recognize all the miracles and good things that have happened. There is always a balance between the bad and god, we can't always expect good all the time. Pretty much in this day and age more people are becoming non believers and atheists. I embrace diversity and I have friends who are atheists and friends from all different religions. We never have conflicts about our beliefs because we all bear the same virtues and morals anyway. I don't think we should allow our beliefs get in the way of others because belief is a personal thing, it's nothing to flaunt round so if some claims God doesn't exist don't challenge him/her. Belief is strong as long as you are a believer, don't take in account of what other people claim. Others want to physically see God in order to prove God exits but as long as we all believe, he exists within us.
@Greninee (369)
• Philippines
19 Dec 11
hello breaveheart! I am a christian too. I also meet persons who are still confuse if God really exist. To help them, first I pray with that person as I put my hands on his/her head. After that, I ask hm/her what she/he feels during the time I pray for him/her. Then,I read with them the bible. i know that God really exist because we,human,exist.I am existing and that means there's SOMEONE WHO is the HIGHEST above Who created me. I can feel His presence always whenever I go, Whatever I do and see, and whatever I feel within my heart.
@min8esign (167)
• Indonesia
20 Dec 11
The existence of God can only be perceived by Faith.