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Is God A Delusion?

Is God A Delusion?. Notice ‘Probably’ No God Is God A Delusion? Consider the Evidence Is It rational To Believe Life Came Into Existence By Chance?

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Is God A Delusion?

Is God A Delusion?

Is God A Delusion?

Is God A Delusion?Notice ‘Probably’ No God

Is God A Delusion?Are ‘Experts’ Always Right?

19th Century Belief:- Disease caused by:- •The “miasma” theory. - poisonous vapour known as “miasma”. •The “dyscrasia” theory, an imbalance in the body’s temperament

Is God A Delusion?Is It rational To Believe Life Evolved

Or Is it More Rational To Believe It Was Created?

Evolution Is A Faith System

Creation Is Evidence Based

Is God A Delusion?Did Life Evolve?

Consider:-The EyeCornea

Is God A Delusion?Is It Rational To Believe God Exists?

(Atheist claims belief in God is irrational)

Only If Evidence Can Be Produced

Is There Empirical Evidence For God’s Existence?

Or is It Just Another Faith Based System?

Is God A Delusion?Does God Provide Evidence Of His Existence?

The Evidence Of Fulfilled prophecy

We Do Not Need To Rely On Probability

Is God A Delusion?The Proof:-

1. Man Cannot Predict The Future2. The Bible Claims That God Can3. Unambiguous Claims Made In The Bible4. Interpretation Given Long Before The Event5. Event Comes To Pass

Is God A Delusion?The Evidence Of Fulfilled Prophecy

Regarding The Jews

1. The Return To Their Homeland2. Predicted3. Explained Before The Event4. The Event

Is God A Delusion?Don’t

Throw The Baby Out With The bathwater

Is God A Delusion?The Return Of The Jews To Their Homeland

Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) On The Restoration Of The Jews

'Tis not ye return from ye Babylonian captivity ..., for they were then soon plucked out of their land again, but after ye return here spoken of they shall be pulled out no more.

Is God A Delusion?The Return Of The Jews To Their Homeland

Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) On The Restoration Of The Jews

'Tis in ye last days this is to be fulfilled & then ye captivity shall return & become a strong nation & reign over strong nations afar off ... never yet came to pass.

Is God A Delusion?The Return Of The Jews To Their Homeland

John Thomas (April 12, 1805 - March 5, 1871) On The Restoration Of The Jews

Elpis Israel 1848

Is God A Delusion?The Return Of The Jews To Their Homeland

There is, .. a partial and primary restoration of Jews ... The pre-adventual colonization of Palestine will be on purely political principles; and the Jewish colonists will :-•return in unbelief of the Messiaship of Jesus, •They will emigrate thither as agriculturists and traders•in the hope of ultimately establishing their commonwealth•under the efficient protection of the British power

Is God A Delusion?The Return Of The Jews To Their Homeland

Typical Scripture Passages Used

Jeremiah 30:11 For I am with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.

Is God A Delusion?The Return Of The Jews To Their Homeland

Typical Scripture Passages Used

Ezekiel 37:21 And say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will take the children of Israel from among the heathen ... and will gather ... into their own land:

Is God A Delusion?The Return Of The Jews To Their Homeland

The Event

The Continued Existence Of The JewThe Declaration Of The State Of Israel – May 1948

Is God A Delusion?Blind Chance is A Delusion

It Is Not ‘Probable’ That God ExistsThe Evidence Of ProphecyShows God Certainly Exists

Certainly God Exists! Israel Proves It!

Is God A Delusion?

What Should We Do Now?