What I believe and why... 1.The universe had a beginning, and thus must have a cause that was immaterial, powerful, infinitely precise, beyond our conception of time. The evidence for this comes from astrophysics and cosmology. It essentially gives evidence for the first article of the Apostles’ Creed “God almighty creator of heaven and earth”. 2. Jesus of Nazareth is a pivotal character in world history. The claims about him only make sense if he supernaturally rose from the dead. Many of these facts are confirmed using sources outside the Bible. 3. There REALLY is a right and wrong. A. Objective moral DUTIES require a moral lawgiver with authority, namely God. B. Objective moral DUTIES exist. C. Therefore, a moral lawgiver with authority (God) exists. This moral framework is evidence for portions of the Apostles’ Creed as well – “at the right hand of the Father” (authority), “judge the living and the dead” (moral law breakers), “forgiveness of sins” (reconciliation with God), “everlasting life” (eternal reconciliation with God). What does this mean? Wow! This means God REALLY loves me and YOU. We have been in rebellion against him through our self-centered desires. This rebellion will eventually lead to our permanent rejection of all Godly things – the antithesis of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. But God himself took the punishment we deserved, thus healing the sickness of sin that brings death. All we must do is consider the claims of the Apostles’ Creed – that through Jesus’ death and resurrection, our dead bodies can be made newly alive. If we accept the cure that he provides, we will live.