Kalam Cosmological Argument

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Definition:

The Kalam Cosmological Argument is a logical argument for the existence of God, stating: (1) Whatever begins to exist has a cause; (2) The universe began to exist; therefore, (3) The universe has a cause. This cause must be outside of time, space, and matter—eternal and powerful.

Biblical Basis:

Genesis 1:1 — “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”

Hebrews 3:4 — “Every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God.”

John 1:3 — “All things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made.”

Theological Significance:

The Kalam argument doesn’t rely on the Bible to be valid—it appeals to logic, science, and philosophical reasoning. But its conclusion aligns perfectly with the biblical worldview: the universe has a beginning, and that beginning demands a transcendent cause. This cause is best understood as the God of Scripture. It’s one of the strongest arguments in natural theology for the existence of a Creator.

How We Use It in DiscipleLife:

We’re not checking our faith at the door of reason. The Kalam argument is one of the tools in our pack—simple, powerful, and persuasive. When someone asks, “Why believe in God?”, this is a trail we can walk. It starts with logic, leads to evidence, and ends with worship.

Related Terms:

[God the Creator], [Creation], [Reality], [Logic], [Reason], [Fine Tuning], [Natural Theology]

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