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Will Science Prove that God Is?
There are as many as 54 types of science, though I have noticed physics, astrophysics, and archeology more than others in particular are dealing, accidentally or purposefully, with subjects relevant to God’s existence. Since we Christians accept Jesus and God by faith, should we be following these findings? I say yes, and as I study God’s Word, and read the naysayer reports, I become more and more curious, and I remember Jesus words about truth setting us free, so I will follow and look for the truth when I can, and share what I learn when I can. Learning the truth bit by bit can help build on our faith. Dr. Paul Collins recently reminded me, “The truth never diminishes our faith and belief structures; it fortifies and strengthens.”
I read an article by Jorge Juarez, appearing in Scientific Society April 24th, in which he wrote a response to the question: What existed before the universe?
I was not surprised with his conclusion, and not surprised that scientists and others still refuse to admit to the source of our existence. Some even say the bible is a book of fairy tales and myths. So it is pleasing to me to see science continues to unwittingly and even unwillingly prove the source of our creation. For example see sources listed below for some evidences.
Many people, scientists in particular, agree with Jorge Juarez that nothing material existed before the universe. This group of people says there was an energy that existed before the universe. They say the energy that existed was a ‘type energy’ that requires no space, nor time ,nor matter to exist. This should not surprise a Christian. God does not require space, time, nor matter, to exist. He just was and is!
I said to myself, after reading this short article, “Of course, they could be right on, in what they say, only they don’t identify the energy source as I would.” God is the energy source they unknowing, or unwittingly write about. Perhaps some of them would not want to associate their conclusion with God almighty.
Big Bang?
I believe that as God created the universe there could have been a “Big Bang” or two, which of course there was no person to witness. Could the Big Bang have been before He created the earth? The big bang theory comes from scientists and others trying to explain the creation of the universe without admitting God was and is today, that energy source.
I say God existed before the universe? Please understand that what follows is just one man’s thinking. No scientific discoveries or proof thereof; but they are some serious considerations that would never disprove God’s existence.
Could it be….?
- Is it possible God created the Universe and Heaven and Earth in stages?
- God had a reason for creating Heaven on the second day as described in Genesis? Do you wonder?
- In Gen 1, the first verse begins "In the beginning..." Who is to say "in the beginning" was the first act of God's creation of Heaven and Earth? Could it be said that God was creating Earth and Heaven "In the beginning" and that He had already created the Universe?
- During God's creation of the Earth it would have reached a point in creation where the earth would receive light from the Sun which is typically a part of the Universe. OR, was the Sun created and placed in the Universe at the instant he said "Let there be light?"
- While communicating with Dr. Paul Collins about the story in Genesis of our creation, his response to me was, “As to the six days of creation, they could be emblematic of much longer periods of time…or they could be a literal six days according to some long-lost calendar. We don’t know. What we do know is that “Something cannot come from nothing.” And from “Something” to come, there is the necessity of a “SomeONE.”
- God Created Heaven and Earth in 7 days as described in Genesis: Science says 13.8 billion years ago our universe was created and 4.6 billion years ago the earth was created. Could God have created the Universe 13.8 billion years ago, as science says, prior to Earth and the Heavens, THEN THE EARTH 4.6 billion years ago? I found no indication of science having guessed at the number of days it took for that ‘type of energy’ to create the earth.
Again, I realize this may appear nitpicky and to some faithless. I assure you truth is NOT FAITHLESS. Instead, it is a faith builder. Dr. Paul Collins reminds us, “The truth never diminishes our faith and belief structures; it fortifies and strengthens.”
And as you and I know the naysayers are good at nitpicking and inventing things to disprove God. Sorry to say, but some naysayers and some scientists will likely invent ways to disprove God no matter what we Christians find.
The Question of Creation
In the book God, The Science, The Evidence the authors offer a very interesting perspective on science, cosmology, and philosophical or religious implication such as “If the universe had a beginning, then we cannot avoid the question of creation.”
As I understand much of the latest science on our existence, the universe, and the earth there is a large consensus of a cosmology beginning. Some are calling it the Big Bang among other theories. I call it God’s creation; and He only, knows of any Big Bang sounds during creation.
It should be noted that, not all but, much of the science of a cosmology beginning is theory only. I wonder? How does a scientist’s belief in a theory compare to a Christian’s faith in God being our creator?
Join me next time for more on God’s Design for Man.
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Sources:
Jorge Juarez wrote an article in Scientific Society April 24th responding to the question What existed before the universe?
Dr. Paul Collins, BA, M.Div., and Doctor of Theology [Th.D.]. Consultant, Public speaker, writer, minister, and pastor.
Jeremiah J. Johnston, PhD, MA, MDiv, BA, is a New Testament scholar, pastor, author, nationally syndicated radio host, Bible teacher, and apologist, and he ministers internationally as president of Christian Thinkers Society. He wrote the book, The Jesus Discoveries; 10 Historic Finds That Bring Us Face-to-Face with Jesus.
GOD The Science The Evidence by Michel-Yves Bollore; a computer engineer with a Master of Science Doctorate and Olivier Bonnassies a graduate of Polytechnique and the Institute Catholic de Paris (license in Theology).
Biblical references are many, but here are a few that can be found in the NKJV:
Genesis 1:1-31 ~~ Genesis 2:1-25 ~~ John 8:32 ~~ Romans 3:27 KJV ~~ Matthew 6:21 ~~ Romans 10:9-10
