By Dr. Don Bierle, FaithSearch President

In previous issues of the Paraclete, I wrote about the fingerprints of God as revealed in nature and in history (Volume 1, Issue 6, and Volume 2, Issue 1).

Those arguments are considered “hard” or objective evidence for the existence of God. Here I appeal to “soft” evidence: the phenomenon of transformed lives. Some people view it this way: 

What is the greatest argument for the existence of God? Answer: Christians!

What is the greatest argument against the existence of God?
Answer: Christians!

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By Dr. Don Bierle, FaithSearch President

The prophet Isaiah, speaking prophetically by the Holy Spirit, declared, “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light… For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us… And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:1, 6).

The prophet Micah added that the origin of this “light” is “from the days of eternity” (Micah 5:2).

In a previous issue of the Paraclete, I briefly presented the evidence for God from the fingerprints of Intelligent Design in the natural world (see Volume 1, Issue 6, November 2018). Here in Part Two, I want to address the evidence for God in history.
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By Dr. Don Bierle, FaithSearch President

Atheists, secular humanists, and some others maintain “there is no God.” It is somewhat “faddish” among youth today, even those who grew up in the church, to announce that they are now atheists. Many other people, including Christians, struggle to gain certainty on the matter of God’s existence. Why the doubts?

Atheists deny the truth of the Bible, while doubts arise in others because they are shaken from their confidence in the clear declarations about God in the Bible. Neither seems to have considered that in addition to Scripture, God has provided external evidence to support His existence. 

[A discussion of one external argument for God is included below. Other arguments will follow in future issues of the Paraclete.]

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By Dr. Don Bierle, FaithSearch President

Suicide. It’s something most of us would rather not talk about. For some, it is too personal and painful to discuss. 

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in the U.S. alone, there were 45,000 suicides in 2016 compared to 17,000 murders and 38,000 automobile deaths. In addition, there were 25 suicide attempts for every completed one. It is astounding to realize that someone attempts to end their life every 28 seconds in the U.S.! What is going on? [Read more…]