The Kalam Cosmological Argument: Additional Links
Our message series, “Who We Are”, begins with a discussion on the nature of God and what his identity means for us. As Gary shared, the Kalam Cosmological Argument is a valid deductive argument regarding the necessary existence of God. It goes like this:
Premise 1: Whatever begins to exist has a cause.
Premise 2: The universe began to exist.
Conclusion: Therefore, the universe has a cause.
For a deductive argument, if the premises are true, the conclusion must be true as well. This logical argument has existed for at least 900 years and is in agreement with Romans 1:20:
For [God’s] invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.
If you are interested in learning more about the Cosmological Argument, Reasonable Faith, the ministry of Dr. William Lane Craig, offers a short video and a collection of articles explaining this simple, yet profound argument for the existence of God.