Redeeming Science

Many people think science is antagonistic to Christian belief. Science, it is said, shows that the universe is billions of years old, while the Bible says it is only thousands of years old. And some claim that science shows supernatural miracles are impossible. These and other points of contention cause some Christians to view science as a threat to their beliefs.

Redeeming Science attempts to kindle our appreciation for science as it ought to be—science that could serve as a path for praising God and serving fellow human beings. Through examining the wonderfully complex and immutable laws of nature, author Vern Poythress explains, we ought to recognize the wisdom, care, and beauty of God. A Christian worldview restores a true response to science, where we praise the God who created nature and cares for it.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Science Mixing with People 9

of Scientific Law

Scientific Knowledge

1 Why Scientists Must Believe in God: Divine Attributes 13

2 The Role of the Bible 33

3 Knowledge from Whose Authority? 49

4 Creation 69

5 Issues with Genesis 1 and Science 79

6 The Teaching in Genesis 1 87
7 Evaluating Modern Science on the Age of the Earth 99

8 Evaluating Theories on the Age of the Earth 107

9 The 24-Hour-Day and Mature Creation Views 113

10 The Analogical Day Theory and the Framework View 131

11 The Role of Mankind in Science 149

12 The Role of Christ as Redeemer in Science 169

13 The Word of God in Science 177

14 Truth in Science and in Life 187

15 Debates About What Is Real: The Character of 197