Christian Worldview Paper
Christian Worldview Paper 2
The Old Testament of the Holy Bible gives many examples which provide modern man with guidelines for the use of scientific method. Millam (2008) explains that there is an underlying order in nature demonstrated by the patterns and regularities of God’s creations. These regularities can be seen in the forces of nature and are stable throughout space and time (Millam, 2008). The original classification of species, use of precise measurement, and even the first account of scientific research, are all included in the Old Testament of the Holy Scriptures. God gives scientists some clear frames of reference for seeking knowledge and truth in science.
Scientific Method in the Old Testament
Adam: Genesis 2:19-20
In Genesis 2:7, God creates man from dust, reflecting man’s lowly origin. Yet, Verse 7 also says that God breathes “the breath of life” into Adam, personally endowing Adam with life energy, spiritual understanding, and a functioning conscience (Krell, n.d.). This is supported in Biblical scripture: “But it is the spirit in a person, the breath of the Almighty, that gives them understanding” (Job 32:8, NIV), and, “The human spirit is the lamp of the Lord that sheds light on one’s inmost being” (Proverbs 20:27, NIV). According to Krell (n.d.), “Since Adam’s life came from God’s breath, man is, therefore, a combination of dust and divinity.” Therefore, when God brought each wild animal and bird of the sky to Adam, it was with God-given life, spiritual understanding, and conscience that Adam named each animal. Each creature’s classification was given under the divine will and guidance of God.
In this original event the structure for modern scientific classification of species was established. One might ask how Adam could have possibly named millions of species in one day. However, Kulikovsky (2005) explained that God brought the animals to Adam; Adam was not asked to go in search of the creatures. Further, Kulikovsky (2005)
The Old Testament of the Holy Bible gives many examples which provide modern man with guidelines for the use of scientific method. Millam (2008) explains that there is an underlying order in nature demonstrated by the patterns and regularities of God’s creations. These regularities can be seen in the forces of nature and are stable throughout space and time (Millam, 2008). The original classification of species, use of precise measurement, and even the first account of scientific research, are all included in the Old Testament of the Holy Scriptures. God gives scientists some clear frames of reference for seeking knowledge and truth in science.
Scientific Method in the Old Testament
Adam: Genesis 2:19-20
In Genesis 2:7, God creates man from dust, reflecting man’s lowly origin. Yet, Verse 7 also says that God breathes “the breath of life” into Adam, personally endowing Adam with life energy, spiritual understanding, and a functioning conscience (Krell, n.d.). This is supported in Biblical scripture: “But it is the spirit in a person, the breath of the Almighty, that gives them understanding” (Job 32:8, NIV), and, “The human spirit is the lamp of the Lord that sheds light on one’s inmost being” (Proverbs 20:27, NIV). According to Krell (n.d.), “Since Adam’s life came from God’s breath, man is, therefore, a combination of dust and divinity.” Therefore, when God brought each wild animal and bird of the sky to Adam, it was with God-given life, spiritual understanding, and conscience that Adam named each animal. Each creature’s classification was given under the divine will and guidance of God.
In this original event the structure for modern scientific classification of species was established. One might ask how Adam could have possibly named millions of species in one day. However, Kulikovsky (2005) explained that God brought the animals to Adam; Adam was not asked to go in search of the creatures. Further, Kulikovsky (2005)