Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

No Real Atheists

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Jan 13, 2026
In a thought-provoking discussion, the speaker explores how everything in creation reveals God's existence. He emphasizes the idea that true atheism doesn't exist, as even professing atheists rely on innate knowledge of God. The conversation draws from scripture and theological insights, highlighting the responsibility of Christians to gently expose the inconsistencies in atheistic beliefs. By unraveling these errors, believers can lead others toward a deeper understanding of divine revelation.
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Creation As Continuous Revelation

  • Sinclair B. Ferguson argues creation is itself a continuous revelation of God that makes atheism impossible in an absolute sense.
  • He follows Herman Bavinck and Romans 1 to claim there are no real atheists, only hiding atheists.
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Inescapable Knowledge Of God

  • Ferguson emphasizes that God's revelation is inescapable so people cannot ultimately deny God's existence even if they claim to.
  • He cites Romans 1.21 to show nonbelievers 'know that God is' despite professed denial.
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Every Creature Proclaims Glory

  • Ferguson restates Isaac Watts and Bavinck to underline that every creature 'makes God's glories known.'
  • This poetic image supports his claim that the created order continually testifies to God.
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