Does Science Contradict the Bible?
Romans 1
Drew Karschner
Part of Questions. Answers. And The Things We'll Never Know
April 14, 2024

Why does science seem to contradict the Bible?
 

Science: a

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of exploration

Faith: (Hebrews 1:1) is

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in what we hope for and
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about what we do not see.

When it comes to this question, there are two world views

 
1. Naturalism: All things exist from the

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universe, and there is
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beyond it.


2. Theism: There is something outside the
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world that helps
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reality.

1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. —Genesis 1:1
 
The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good. —Psalm 14:1
 
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. —John 1:1-3
 
15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. —Colossians 1:15-17
 

Things we need to know in this debate

  1. No matter what you
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    , it
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    faith.

  2. Science is a

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    method. Science it a
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    religion.

    I believe God did intend, in giving us intelligence, to give us the opportunity to investigate and appreciate the wonders of His creation. He is not threatened by our scientific adventures. —Francis Collins

  3. God has made Himself

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    through His
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    .

1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. —Psalm 19:1
 
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. —Romans 1:20
 
The God of the Bible is also the God of the genome. He can be worshiped in the cathedral or in the laboratory. His creation is majestic, awesome, intricate, and beautiful. —Francis Collins

Challenge

  1. Don’t be
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    to ask hard questions.

  2. Be
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    in God to not have to
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    everything.

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    in the Creator you find.

1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. —Psalms 19:1-2
 
By investigating God's majestic and awesome creation, science can actually be a means of worship. —Francis Collins

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