This episode introduces four classic arguments for the existence of God—the Moral, Cosmological, Teleological, and Ontological arguments—moving from simpler, experience-based reasoning to more complex philosophical ideas. We begin by defining a priori and a posteriori approaches, then examine the Moral Argument, showing that objective moral values require a perfect Lawgiver. The Christian framework explains this through God’s law, human sin, Christ’s atoning work, and the believer’s growth through the Spirit and ordinary means of grace.
We contrast this with a materialist worldview, highlighting its moral inconsistencies and the self-contradictions found in modern atheism. The episode then turns to the Cosmological Argument, drawing from Aristotle, Aquinas, and the idea that everything that begins to exist must have a cause. Infinite regress is impossible, so the universe requires a First Cause—an uncaused, necessary being. Scripture identifies this being as the eternal, self-existent Creator.
Overall, this episode offers a clear, structured overview of the major arguments for God’s existence and their harmony with the Christian worldview.
This episode, and indeed this entire series, draws heavily on and is informed by major theological resources, including Wayne Grudem's seminal work, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine.
Please note that the views expressed in this episode are those of the podcast creators and may not represent the views of the theological resources, including those cited.