rhbc 178: christianity's impact on science

“Christianity’s Impact on Science”

I. The Atmosphere of a Christian Worldview (Psalm

19:1-3)

II. The Accuracy of Scripture (Genesis 1:1)

III. The Acclaimed Scientists who had a Christian Worldview

(Colossians 1:16-17

“When I reflect on so many profoundly marvelous things that persons have grasped, sought, and done I recognize even more clearly that human intelligence is a work of God, and one of the most excellent”

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)

“I give you thanks, Creator and God, that you have given me this joy in thy creation, and I rejoice in the works of your hands. See I have now completed the work to which I was called. In it I have used all the talents you have lent to my spirit.”

Johannes Kepler (1571-1630

“Man must contribute his minimum work of toil, and God gives the growth. Truly, the seed, the talent, the grace of God is there, and man has simply to work, take the seeds to bring them to the bankers. So that we may have life and abundantly”

Gregor Mendel (1822-1844)

“…God, who reveals himself in the harmony of all beings. The scientist’s religious feeling takes the form of a rapturous amazement at the harmony of natural law, which reveals an intelligence of such superiority….”

Albert Einstein(1879-1955)

“In the beginning, science was looked upon as the

handmaiden of theology; the study of the creation was to lead men to the adoration of

the Creator”--Dr. James Kennedy