The Lie: The Burden Of Proof Is On The Believers The Truth: The Burden Of Proof Is On The Skeptics

Skeptics keep saying that the burden of proof is on us, when in reality, the burden of proof is on them.

It has already been established that God lives and His Word is Truth. Nobody can change that.

It has already been established that He alone is the one true God and nobody can change that.

This is what God says about Himself:

“I am El-Shaddai—‘God Almighty.’ Genesis 17:1
I Am Who I Am. Say this to the people of Israel: I Am has sent me to you.” Exodus 3:14
And God said to Moses, “I am Yahweh—‘the Lord.’ Exodus 6:2
“I am the Lord who heals you.” Exodus 15:26
“I am merciful.” Exodus 22:27
“Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.” Exodus 34:6
“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalm 46:10
“I am the Lord; that is my name! I will not give my glory to anyone else, nor share my praise with carved idols.” Isaiah 42:8
I, yes I, am the Lord, and there is no other Savior. First I predicted your rescue, then I saved you and proclaimed it to the world. No foreign god has ever done this. You are witnesses that I am the only God,” says the Lord. Isaiah 43:11-12
“From eternity to eternity I am God. No one can snatch anyone out of my hand. No one can undo what I have done.” Isaiah 43:13
This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer and Creator: “I am the Lord, who made all things. I alone stretched out the heavens. Who was with me when I made the earth?” Isaiah 44:24
Jesus answered, “I am. And in the future, you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of God, the Powerful One, and coming on clouds in the sky.” Mark 14:62
“I am the light of the world. The person who follows me will never live in darkness but will have the light that gives life.” John 8:12
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me will have life even if they die. John 11:25
Jesus answered, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. The only way to the Father is through me.” John 14:6
The Lord God says, “I am the Alpha and the Omega. I am the One who is and was and is coming. I am the Almighty.” Revelation 1:8

This is what God had said about Himself and what Jesus had said about Himself. What they have said had already been established as Truth and nobody can ever change it.

What has been written in the Word of God as mankind's history has been established as man's history and nobody can change it.

God has proven and is still proving Himself to mankind and nobody can change it.

Now, it is up to the skeptic to disprove what God has already established to be the Truth.

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Graylight · 51-55, F

No. This is not how debate works. It’s not how showing proof works. It’s not how the Socratic method works.

A contention is made. That contention must be supported by an argument if it’s to be considered. That argument is then challenged and the hypothesis is defended.

You come to your understanding of proof as numbly as you come to your faith.

GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M

@Graylight [quote]You come to your understanding of proof as numbly as you come to your faith.[/quote]

Your contention: God doesn't live and His Word isn't true.
Your argument for that contention: So far, guess work.
Our challenge: God has already established that He lives and His Word is Truth.
Your burden: To change what God has already established.

Graylight · 51-55, F

@GodSpeed63
My contention: Your concept of debate is flawed.
Argument supporting that contention: You own conversations and words.
Your challenge: Offer proof or adopt the use of "I believe" in fron of everything you say.
My burden: Nil.

GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M

@Graylight [quote]My burden: Nil.[/quote]

If your burden is nil, then you agree with the truth that has already been established, that God lives and His Word is true.

Graylight · 51-55, F

@GodSpeed63 Not at all. I’m waiting until an arguable contention is made and supported by evidence.

JollyRoger · 70-79, M

@Graylight @GodSpeed63In light of your argument with GodSpeed, you will both be waiting a long time for 'proof'. Gone are the days when God singles out one person to speak His truth. His truth is evident but only to those who wish to recognize it. If you can't 'see' (or use any other of your senses) to recognize the works of God, then it's simply because you are wilfully denying yourself that reality. Any arguments, "Yes, He is." "No, he isn't."[i] real[/i] are beyond the scope of human induced 'proof'. Please: both of you are arguing for the sake of writing words. Believe what you think is right for you - I do, and I'm at peace in my belief.

Graylight · 51-55, F

@JollyRoger I'm not asking for nor expecting any proof. I'm suggesting such a thing isn't possible.

JollyRoger · 70-79, M

@Graylight When you say "such a thing isn't possible" do you mean the proof or that there is no possibility of an Omniscent power that creates us?

GodSpeed63 · 61-69, M

@JollyRoger @Graylight [quote]In light of your argument with GodSpeed, you will both be waiting a long time for 'proof'.[/quote]

I know it. This is why I'm pitting the Truth of God against the lies of men. In this fallen world of ours there's always going to be Truth and there's always going to be lie. It up to us which to follow and which to believe in. For a lot people it's a hard fact to face.