Renewing Your Mind The Existence of Shoes
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Jun 11, 2025 
R.C. Sproul, the founder of Ligonier Ministries and influential theologian, dives deep into the fascinating topic of God's existence using an everyday shoe as a metaphor. He discusses the philosophical conflict between faith and skepticism, drawing comparisons between Immanuel Kant and Apostle Paul. The dialogue challenges the idea of self-creation and the role of chance in existence. Through this unique lens of a shoe, Sproul presents compelling arguments that underline the necessity of a Creator, making complex philosophical concepts accessible and engaging.
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Conflict Between Kant and Paul
- Kant argued reason cannot prove God's existence from the physical universe, challenging the Apostle Paul's teaching.
- If Paul's assertion is correct, then Kant's skepticism is flawed, emphasizing the importance of defending divine creation logically.
Shoe Analogy to Prove God
- R.C. Sproul used a shoe to illustrate proving God's existence through logic.
- He presented three possibilities for the shoe's existence: eternal, self-created, or created by another.
Logical Impossibility of Self-Creation
- The shoe cannot create itself since self-creation violates the law of non-contradiction.
- Something cannot be and not be at the same time, making self-creation logically impossible.