I Believe In God The Father

Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him” (Hebrews 11:6). Today we begin looking at the Apostles’ Creed by considering its first phrase, “I believe in God The Father.” The Bible declares God’s existence. It does not attempt to prove it. Certain things are so true that philosophers call them “properly basic.” They are so true that you can’t properly understand reality without them. From a biblical standpoint, the existence of God falls into that category. Either you believe in God or you don’t. If you do, then you are in good company. According to the latest poll I could fine, 89% of those surveyed say they believe in God. Nine out of ten Americans say they believe in God. Most Americans believe in God, even if they can’t agree on what kind of God they believe in. If that’s true, then it may seem unnecessary to devote a sermon to the first phrase of the Apostles’ Creed, “I believe in God.” This may seem like a kindergarten lesson, a truth we learned in Sunday School many years ago. But it’s always dangerous to take our faith for granted. Maybe we don’t know everything we think we know.