Sermon On Who Or What Created God?

Christopher James Gilbert, otherwise known as Criss Jami, an American author and musician once remarked: “For God to prove himself on demand, physically, would be a grave disappointment, and the strongest Christians should be considerably grateful that he chooses not to do so. The sceptic endlessly demands proof, yet God refuses to insult the true intelligence of man, the '6th sense', the chief quality, the acumen which distinguishes man from the rest of creation, faith.” Romans 1:20 confirms: “For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.”

We, as humble mortals, are probably well aware that God in His infinite wisdom made the world in which we live. Colossians 1:16 reminds us: “For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities - all things were created through him and for him.” However, many continue to ask the searching question: “Who or what created God?”

No matter how He is described or referred to, whether there is belief or not, this burning question remains unanswered to many that have doubts. One can argue the indisputable fact that everything created has to have a creator. It is impossible to say otherwise. One can’t be attained without the other. If a dinner party is held for friends and an exquisite meal is chosen to delight the palate, the meal can’t cook itself. Utensils that produce heat to cook have to be used to produce the final edible meal. Without this process, everything remains raw and formless, just as the universe was before God created it.

The Bible tells us: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." Genesis 1:1 refers. This sentence by itself indicates that God must have been in existence since the beginning of time to perform the creation, otherwise, how did it happen? Do the sceptics that doubt the existence of God believe that there is no reality to this world? Is it all a dream or in the imagination? John 1:3 reassures: "Through him, all things were made; without him, nothing was made that has been made.”

An element of trust and faith has to exist or we achieve nothing. Where would we be with nothing? We would be in a void. Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American philosopher once remarked: “All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen.”

Some unbelievers would attest that the world was formed through a series of events called "The Big Bang Theory" that were combined with similar occurrences, but this is essentially irrational thinking and does not explain how mankind, animals, trees, plant life and the beauty of everything appertaining to God's universe could have been formed. Explosions create nothing but chaos, not beauty. Where does beauty come from? The world is too complex and intricate to assume such simplicity that it self-formed.

In Christianity, God is often referred to as "The Father" due to His active interest in humanity. He is considered as our Father in Heaven as opposed to an earthly father who is often considered as the fertility source for our existence. God in His role as our heavenly Father provides a purpose for each and every one of us throughout life. Our Earthly biological father usually assists in our upbringing throughout childhood and sometimes into adulthood, but the major responsibility ultimately rests with God. Psalm 57:2 confirms: "I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfils His purpose for me." It is God who defines the length of our stay in His Earthly world, however, every individual has the optional choice of acceptance or rejection. For some, it is difficult to comprehend how an invisible, but divine being can oversee their life, guide their path and ask them to fulfil certain wishes according to God’s purpose, without any real proof of His actual existence. This is where trust and faith become of paramount importance. Proverbs 3:5-6 states: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."

Paterology is concerned with the study of “God the Father” in Christian theology. It primarily relates to bible verses which specifically refer to God as the Father. Isaiah 63:16 states: “For you are our Father, though Abraham does not know us and Israel does not acknowledge us; you, O Lord, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name.”

Some people profess to believe in God in their everyday lives and yet take every opportunity to blame God personally for every disaster and badness in the world. Hurtful words may be uttered by the accuser to the effect that: “God wasn’t there for me, He let me down, He could have prevented that happening but He chose not to.” To shift blame is very easy and sometimes advantageous to cover one’s own shortcomings. However, there is no proof that God is directly to blame. The factor that could be said to blame is sin itself. Many of the consequences of disasters and the like can be directly attributed to the sin of mankind.