Do Now: The Existence of God9/11/2014

Answer in complete sentences.1.What are some reasons why people

believe God exists?

2.What are some reasons why people believe God does NOT exist?

Views on “Does God Exist?”(Copy this heading and definitions in your

notes.)Agnostic: Neither faith nor disbelief in God.

Atheistic: Affirm there is no God.

Theist: Believes in the existence of God.Why might a person believe God does exist or doesn’t exist? (Answer in your

notes.)

Arguments for God’s Existence

1. The Bible says God exists and it is a historically reliable document.2.Every design must have a designer.3.Everything must have a cause.4.Personal experience.5.Jesus Christ said God exists and he changed history.

Names of God: Mini Project

•Read handout on some of the names of God and their meaning.

•Choose 3 names and write these names and their meaning in your notes.

•On a separate document write one name of your choice, its meaning and decorate it.

•Include copy a verse that contains this name and its reference.