Eternal Existence of God and the Creation Debate
Imagine grasping the concept of God's eternal existence. It is a challenging element of faith, yet the notion that everything else has an endpoint can be just as bewildering. Think about it: the moment you hold a rock in your hand, the question arises, 'How long has it existed?' The answer must come from one of two perspectives: the matter in the rock has always existed, or it was created out of nothing. Neither option is easily accepted, but more often, people opt for believing that the material in the rock has always existed, rather than that it suddenly came into being.
Who or What Created God?
Another profound question often raised is 'If God created us, who created God?' This query, phrased more sophisticatedly by adults, becomes, 'Given that Jesus Christ created the universe and everything in it, including all matter, energy, and the four space-time dimensions, who created Him?' This question actually provides a potent proof of creation.
The universe, and all that is within it, is confined to a single finite dimension of time, which moves only forward. Time is half a dimension because it has a beginning and can only proceed in one direction. This means any entity within this dimension must have a starting point, and thus, must be created. This argument applies to the entire universe and everything within it.
However, the necessity for God to be created would only apply if God were confined to half a dimension of time, which He is not. According to the space-time theorem of general relativity, entities and phenomena such as matter, energy, length, width, height, and time were caused independent of the time dimension of the universe. The Bible also mentions that grace and hope were caused independently of the time dimension of the universe. Both sources point to the reality of at least one additional time dimension for God.
In a universe with two or more dimensions of time, an entity such as God could be free from the necessity of being created. For example, if time were two-dimensional, with both a time length and width, it would expand from a line into a plane. In a plane of time, an infinite number of lines running in an infinite number of directions would be possible. If God were to choose, He could move and operate along an infinite timeline that never touches or crosses the timeline of our universe. As stated by John 1:3, Colossians 1:16-17, and Hebrews 7:3, God would have no beginning and no end, and He would not be created.
The concept of time and dimensionality is crucial to understanding the complexity and divine nature behind God's existence. It underscores the intricate relationship between faith and science, where both offer insights into the mysteries of existence.