Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson Unbelief: A Moral Issue
Jan 15, 2026
Unbelief often disguises a deeper moral issue, rooted in a rejection of God's existence. Sinclair Ferguson discusses how even staunch atheists reveal their emotions, citing the stark declaration of Kingsley Amis who openly admitted to hating God. He emphasizes that laughter can mask severe tensions and personal failures. By examining the connection between suppressed truths and unrighteousness, he urges believers to expose inconsistencies in unbelief and encourages prayer for discernment and boldness in guiding others toward faith.
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Creation Always Declares God's Reality
- Creation reveals God's presence universally and even within us because we are made in His image.
- Sin distorts but does not erase that image, so revelation remains unavoidable.
Unbelief Is Often Moral, Not Intellectual
- Atheism often masks deeper moral motives rather than pure intellectual conviction.
- Paul’s argument in Romans shows unbelief frequently springs from a hatred of God, not honest reason.
Sir Kingsley Amis' Stark Confession
- Sinclair B. Ferguson recounts Sir Kingsley Amis saying, "I'm an atheist... I hate him," which drew laughter but revealed tragic self-contradiction.
- The story illustrates Paul’s point that some deny God yet harbor hostility toward Him.