Printable Study Guide: Atheistic Philosophers vs the Bible
Exposing False Wisdom—Exalting Divine Truth
Section 1: Overview of Key Atheistic Thinkers
Philosopher
Core Belief
Biblical Refutation
Epicurus
Gods are indifferent; pleasure is the highest good
Psalm 16:11 — True joy is found in God’s presence, not pleasure
Spinoza
God is impersonal and identical with nature
Genesis 1:1 — God created nature; He is distinct from it
Voltaire
Religion is superstition; reason should replace faith
Proverbs 1:7 — The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge
Nietzsche
“God is dead”; morality is man-made
Romans 1:20 — God’s existence is evident; Isaiah 5:20 — Woe to those who redefine good and evil
Russell
Religion is irrational; science is supreme
Hebrews 11:3 — Faith understands what science cannot see
A.J. Ayer
God-talk is meaningless (logical positivism)
John 1:1 — God is the Word;
Isaiah 55:11 — His Word accomplishes purpose
Dawkins
Evolution disproves God; religion is harmful
Psalm 19:1 — Creation declares God’s glory; Genesis 1:27 — Humans are made in His image
Sam Harris
Morality exists without God
Micah 6:8 — True morality flows from God’s character; Romans 2:15 — His law is written on our hearts
Section 2: Key Themes Refuted by Scripture
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Human Reason vs Divine Revelation → 1 Corinthians 1:25 — God’s wisdom is wiser than human wisdom
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Self-Defined Morality vs God’s Holiness → Leviticus 19:2 — “Be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy”
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Denial of God vs Evidence of Creation → Romans 1:20 — God’s invisible attributes are clearly seen
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Rejection of Faith vs Power of the Gospel → Romans 1:16 — The gospel is the power of God
