Can faith and science coexist?

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CAN FAITH AND SCIENCE COEXIST?

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A. Where Does Such a Question Come From?

1. Scientism is the belief that we should believe only what can be .

a. Scientism, as a worldview, is a concept.

B. Faith and Science Actually Work Together!

Science: from the Latin word “scientia” which means “knowledge”.

1. Science studies .

Theology: from the Ancient Greek word meaning “study of God”.

2. Theology studies .

3. Science studies the . Theology studies the .

C. How Do They Work Together?

1. Theology makes science possible by providing an world.

“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)

2. Science helps theology by and some theological claims.

“The Lord has established the world; it shall never be moved.” (Psalm 93:1)

“‘Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.’ A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you!’ Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.’ Thomas said to him, ‘My Lord and my God!'” (John 20:25b-28)

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D. What About the Creation vs. Evolution Debate?

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)

1. The Bible commits us to : “In the beginning…”

2. The Bible commits us to : “…God…”

3. The Bible commits us to : “…created the heavens and the earth.”

4. The Bible does not commit us to God did the creating.