How to “Kill” God?

Opening Message

What would it take to kill God? Not just ignore Him. Not just rebel against Him. But to completely remove Him, His presence, His influence, His authority from our lives and our world?

That question might sound extreme, maybe even blasphemous. But history shows that humanity has been trying to do exactly that since the beginning. From the Tower of Babel to the crucifixion of Christ, people have attempted to push God out, silence Him, and replace Him with something else. And today? We’re still doing it. Not with hammers and nails, but with culture, ideology, and a constant attempt to reshape God into something more “acceptable.”

This issue is not about doom and gloom; it’s about truth. It’s about recognizing the ways we, as a society and even as individuals, try to remove God from the equation. But here’s the thing: God cannot be killed. His truth cannot be erased. And no matter how hard the world tries, He remains on the throne.

So, let’s dig into this together. How have we tried to “kill” God? And what does that mean for us today?

Featured Scripture & Teaching

If there was ever a moment in history when humanity thought it had succeeded in silencing God, it was the crucifixion of Jesus. The religious leaders, the Roman authorities, and even the crowds that once praised Him all played a role in what they believed was the end of His influence. They mocked Him, tortured Him, and nailed Him to a cross, thinking they had finally won.

“We have no king but Caesar,” the chief priests declared in John 19:15, rejecting God’s authority in favor of man’s rule. In Matthew 27:42, they laughed, saying, “He saved others, but he can’t save himself!” The ultimate attempt to remove God from the picture was unfolding.

But what happened three days later? The stone was rolled away. The grave was empty. Jesus walked out alive, proving once and for all that God cannot be killed. No scheme of man, no rejection, no rebellion could erase Him.

This pattern repeats throughout Scripture and history. People try to erase God by distorting His Word (Genesis 3:1-5), by making idols of themselves (Exodus 32), or by outright denying Him (Psalm 14:1). Today, we see the same attempts, redefining truth, twisting Scripture to fit cultural agendas, and dismissing God’s commands as outdated or oppressive.

Yet, every attempt to “kill” God only proves one thing: He is unshakable. He remains sovereign, and He will always have the final say.

Running from God, But Never Out of His Reach

There was a moment in my life when I not only tried to push God away but acted as if He didn’t exist at all. I lived like I knew He wasn’t real, like there were no consequences, no higher authority, no divine order. I did what I wanted, how I wanted, with no regard for right or wrong. If something felt good, I did it. If something got in my way, I ignored it or tore it down. My life was mine, and I was in control or so I thought. But the truth is, trying to erase God didn’t erase the emptiness inside me. Running from Him didn’t remove Him; it just removed my peace. And no matter how far I went, He was still there, watching, waiting, and ready to step in the moment I was willing to turn around.

Here’s a strong and reflective closing to wrap up this issue:

The Unshakable Truth

No matter how hard humanity has tried to push God away, through rebellion, rejection, or even outright attempts to erase Him from our lives, He remains. Unshaken. Unmoved. Still calling. Still redeeming. Still reigning.

The truth is, God cannot be killed. His existence doesn’t depend on our belief. His power isn’t diminished by our rebellion. But our hearts? Our souls? They suffer when we try to remove Him. We lose direction, purpose, and the very source of life itself.

So, let’s be real with ourselves; how have we, knowingly or unknowingly, tried to "kill" God in our own lives? Have we ignored His Word? Twisted it? Have we tried to control Him, remake Him in our image, or silence His voice when it convicts us?

The good news? No matter how far we’ve gone, God is still here. Waiting. Willing. Ready to restore.

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." — Hebrews 13:8 (NIV)

God is eternal. His love, unshakable. And His grace? Still available.