1695 Baptist Catechism · 1695

Q3. How may we know there is a God?

The Light of Nature in Man, and the Works of God plainly declare there is a God; but his Word and Spirit only, do it fully and effectually, for the Salvation of Sinners.
Answer · 1695 Baptist Catechism

Scripture proofs

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    Romans 1:19-20

    Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

    Psalms 19:1-3

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.

    Acts 17:24

    God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

  2. [2]
    1 Corinthians 2:10

    But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

    2 Timothy 3:15-16

    And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Proof texts as given in the original; verse text from the King James Version.