Science and the Bible are not mutually exclusive from one another. As scientists and Biblical adherents agree to include each other’s findings in their own beliefs and practices, we see a synergy that used to be prohibited by prejudice. Scientific research and Biblical truth can positively influence one another (Romans 1:19-20; Psalm 19:1-4).
When scientist study the origin of their art, they find its roots in Bible truths and that their scientific concepts harmonize with scriptural statements. Our suppositions and preconceptions often keep us from realizing this fact. We hold to our divisive thought patterns rather than to allow the essentials of both schools of thought to overcome a particular worldview and to integrate with one another.
The intricacies of naturalism and supernaturalism, though each is complex in different ways, can be integrated into one basis for truth with value, purpose, and meaning to us all. Both of these studies have been debated and tested by scientists and theologians and their logic is proven by reality.
Medical practitioners have a way to discover the cause of a person’s death either through natural health causes, by physical accidents, or by evil perpetrated on them by a member or group of our deviant society. Gemologist can take a heart-shaped rock and determine if nature or some manmade tool shaped it.
Scientists can also study the origin of the earth and determine if it was accidentally or intelligently designed. Since science predicts that the cosmos had a beginning at some point, there is evidence that it was created by an intelligent Being and not simply some random gathering of gases and dust. This gives credence to the concept that God existed prior to creation, He is the Creator, and He continues to influence all of nature to this day (Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 40:28; Psalm 90:2; Job chapters 38-41).
Prayer:
Father God, the order and scientific laws that govern our galaxy, as well as the plethora of galaxies beyond our own, gives us a tiny glimpse of Your awesome power, attention to detail, and organization which You set up for living things to dwell on the earth (Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17; Malachi 3:6). We look forward to Jesus’ return to the earth, so the government will be on His shoulders and that peace and health will be the predominant status of life.
Your creative artistry in every aspect of Your creation is a testimony to the wonders of our beautiful earth (Romans 1:20). We can only imagine what the new heaven and earth – out from under the curse of sin – will be like. We are so blessed that Your Trinity is one God, and that Jesus is Your manifestation in the flesh as our Emmanuel (1 Corinthians 8:6). We are grateful that as Born Again Believers we are made in Your image with a body, soul, and spirit, and that You take delight in all that You made (Genesis 1:26-27, 31; Psalm 104:26; 1 Thessalonians 5:23).
Thoughts for the Day:
Science and the Bible are so compatible in so many ways. For instance, our Creator God designed a varied assortment of gut microbes to ensure that our body can operate for our lifetime at a high level of efficiency that enables us to fulfill all the purposes for which He created us. As we choose a diet that is sympathetic to our gut microbes, the gut and brain cooperate with each other. We can take time to thank God for the marvelous way He designed our body to provide for us in this way and with so many other benefits.
- Ephesians 2:10
