Grace-Filled Apologetics Series: Part 1 of 11

Is There Really a God?

This is one of the most important questions a person can ask. For some, belief in God feels natural, almost instinctive. For others, it’s a struggle, especially in a world that often elevates science, reason, and self above faith. Yet the Bible assures us that God has made His existence clear:

“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” (Romans 1:20)

In other words, creation itself points us toward the Creator.

Evidence from Creation, Order, and Design:

When we look at the world around us, we see remarkable order. The fine-tuned constants of the universe — gravity, the speed of light, the precise balance of oxygen in our atmosphere — are set at just the right levels to allow life. Even the complexity of a single cell speaks of intentional design, not random chance.

Philosopher William Paley once compared the universe to a watch: if you found a watch on the ground, you would never assume it appeared by accident. Its design points to a designer. In the same way, creation points us to a Creator.

The Universe Had a Beginning:

For centuries, many scientists believed the universe was eternal, that it had always existed. But in the 20th century, evidence for the Big Bang changed that view. Far from contradicting Christianity, the Big Bang actually confirms what Scripture has said all along: the universe had a beginning.

Genesis 1:1 declares, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” The Big Bang describes the how; that space, time, and matter all came into existence at a single point. Christianity explains the why, that behind that beginning is a Creator who willed the universe into being.

As many scientists now admit, the fact that the universe had a beginning points us toward something (or Someone) outside the universe powerful enough to start it all.

But the evidence for God isn’t just written in the stars… it’s also written on our hearts.

Every culture throughout history has had some sense of right and wrong. While details differ, there is a universal moral law: murder is wrong, love is better than hate, justice matters. Where does this sense of morality come from? If we are simply the product of time and chance, why should anything be considered objectively right or wrong?

The Bible explains this inner compass: we are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). He has written His law on our hearts (Romans 2:15). Our deep longing for purpose, love, and justice isn’t an accident, it’s a reflection of the God who made us.

God’s Existence Is Personal:

Ultimately, the question of God’s existence is not only intellectual but personal. The Bible doesn’t just present God as an abstract idea to be debated. It presents Him as a Father who created us, loves us, and invites us into relationship with Him.

Psalm 34:8 says: “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” The invitation is not merely to believe that God exists, but to know Him personally through Jesus Christ.

Believing in God is not a blind leap in the dark. It is a step into the light of evidence; in the design of creation, in the beginning of the universe, and in the moral law written on our hearts, and ultimately into relationship with the One who made us. The existence of God is not just logical; it is deeply personal. He is not far away, but near, calling each of us to know Him.

This post is the first in a series where I’ll be walking through common questions about God, the Bible, Jesus, and faith. In the weeks ahead, we’ll look at topics like the reliability of Scripture, the resurrection of Jesus, the problem of suffering, and more.

Next up: What about evolution, human origins, and even dinosaurs? Do science and faith really conflict?

I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. If you have questions you’d like me to tackle, let me know. I may weave them into future posts in this series.