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Does God exist? Before discussing the Bible, miracles, or the resurrection of Jesus, we must first answer the foundational question: Is there a God at all?

In Part 1 of our series on God's existence, we examine one of the most influential arguments in the history of philosophy—the Kalam Cosmological Argument. Popularized by philosopher Dr. William Lane Craig, this argument contends that because the universe began to exist, it must have a cause beyond itself.

In this lesson, we discuss:

• Why God's existence matters for truth, morality, meaning, and purpose.
• The major worldviews regarding God's existence (theism, deism, pantheism, panentheism, atheism, and more).
• The three simple premises of the Kalam Cosmological Argument.
• Why something cannot come from nothing (ex nihilo, nihil fit).
• Scientific and philosophical evidence that the universe had a beginning.
• Common objections such as "Who made God?" and the fallacy of composition.
• What we can logically know about the First Cause—including why it must be timeless, spaceless, immaterial, powerful, intelligent, personal, and supernatural.

Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or simply curious about life's biggest questions, this episode provides a clear, accessible introduction to one of Christianity's strongest philosophical arguments.

Recommended Reading:

• I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Norman Geisler & Frank Turek (Chapter 3)
• On Guard by William Lane Craig (Chapter 4)
• Reasonable Faith by William Lane Craig (pp. 111–156)

Join us as we seek actual answers to life's most important questions through Scripture, philosophy, and evidence.