ECTF II.12 The Self-existence of God

From Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul (c) 1992 R. C. Sproul Published by Tyndale ISBN 0-8423-2006-1

Part II. The Nature and Attributes of God ~ 12 The Self-Existence of God

Biblical passages for reflection
[Links to the ESV Bible]:

Psalm 90.2; John 1.1-5; Acts 17.22-31; Colossians 1.15-20; Revelation 1.8;

Summary:

1. Every effect must have a cause.
2. God is not an effect; He has no cause.
3. Self-creation is an irrational concept.
4. Self-existence is a rational concept.
5. Self-existence is not only rationally possible, but, rationally necessary.
   

Personal(Michael.T.Bee) Reflections:

This is another verse, perhaps, for self-existence: Exodus 3.14

Other relevant links:

Thoughts of St. Thomas
...explores the idea of self-existence and unchangeableness

Another link to all of the scriptures:
http://tinyurl.com/yzgrwoj