Philosopher Immanuel Kant's acknowledgment of purpose in the universe is contrasted with the concept of Aristotle's God, an abstract, impersonal being. In contrast, the Christian God is a personal, self-existent, eternal being who acts with intention and purpose, as evident in the teleological argument, which highlights the design in nature and the need for a designer. [... more]

Classical apologetics explores the concept of a self-existent eternal being, which is a crucial aspect of the doctrine of God revealed in the Bible. This idea is often contrasted with the abstract concept of God found in Greek philosophy. The teleological argument, or argument from design, suggests that the presence of purpose and intelligence in the natural world implies the existence of a designer, a self-existent eternal being who is also personal. [... more]