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BUT I will tell you that, having viewed an actual human brain myself, having seen countless scans of others brains, having read medical literature about the brain, and having seen evidence in my own thought, I am able to logically conclude that, yes, “I have a brain.”  
BUT I will tell you that, having viewed an actual human brain myself, having seen countless scans of others brains, having read medical literature about the brain, and having seen evidence in my own thought, I am able to logically conclude that, yes, “I have a brain.”  


If you seriously believe that there is no proof of God, I will tell you to watch a single debate between a knowledgeable Christian apologist and an atheist.  I do appreciate that empirical data cannot prove that God existsHowever, there are many pointers that lead to God's existence. Add to that the illumination of the Holy Spirit while seeking his nature through his Word, and accept Him at his Word… it’s called faith.
This is childish thinkingBut Paul tells us to think differently in 1 Corinthinans 14:20:


...And here is the final distinction between blind message faith and true Christian faith - Every scientific discovery brings more evidence of God's existence and strengthens our faith in God.  Every archaeological finding brings increased veracity to the providence of God in forming and protecting the canon of scripture for almost 2,000 years.  
:''Brothers and sisters, '''stop thinking like children'''. In regard to evil be infants, but '''in your thinking be adults'''.<ref>The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), 1 Co 14:20.</ref>
 
If you seriously believe that there is no proof of God, I will tell you to watch a single debate between [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8MzPmkNsgU a knowledgeable Christian apologist and an atheist].  I do appreciate that empirical data cannot prove that God exists.  However, there are many pointers that lead to God's existence. Add to that the illumination of the Holy Spirit while seeking his nature through his Word, and accept Him at his Word… it’s called faith.
 
This is true Christian faith - Every scientific discovery brings more evidence of God's existence and strengthens our faith in God.  Every archaeological finding brings increased proof that God has protected the canon of scripture for almost 2,000 years.  


Meanwhile, every single discovery of fact in the life and ministry of William Branham does just the opposite, making the position of “message believer” an increasingly untenable position.
Meanwhile, every single discovery of fact in the life and ministry of William Branham does just the opposite, making the position of “message believer” an increasingly untenable position.