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. "Poythress shows how a proper understanding of biblical theology makes possible not just one but many credible harmonizations of biblical and scientific truth. Along the way, he provides an insightful defense of the theory of intelligent design as a viable scientific research program. His examination of the mathematical beauty inherent in the universe gives yet another compelling reason to acknowledge the wisdom and design that lie behind physical reality." ― Stephen C. Meyer, Director, Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture; author, Return of the God Hypothesis "With doctorates in both New Testament and mathematics, and with a solid commitment to orthodox Reformed theology, Vern Poythress is uniquely qualified to write on the theology of science. This is by far the most important book you can read on this subject. I recommend it without reservation." ― John M. Frame, Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy Emeritus, Reformed Theological Seminary "Poythress demonstrates just how natural the partnership is between science and Christianity. Using examples from a variety of scientific disciplines, he gives a prescription for how science and the Christian faith can interact in a way that mutually benefits both." ― Fazale Rana, biochemist; President and CEO, Reasons to Believe "Not only does this book offer a theological perspective rooted in the historic Reformation, it also attends to strategies of interpretation of Bible texts concerning nature and history that underwrite doctrine but are often left out of the dialogue." ― Jitse van der Meer , Professor of Biology and History and Philosophy of Science, Redeemer University College, Ancaster, Ontario "Sound theology meets sound science in this book as Vern Poythress shows us how to see the beauty of God's character revealed in everything that scientists study in the created universe." ― Wayne Grudem, Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of Theology and Biblical Studies, Phoenix Seminary "Poythress's analysis of the relationship between science and faith proceeds from an unapologetic, undisguised confession of belief in Christ, clear-minded evaluation of the nature of science, careful analysis of Scripture, and honest reflection on the present state of this debate." ― T. M. Moore , Pastor of Teaching Ministries, Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, Knoxville, Tennessee; author, Consider the Lilies: A Plea for Creational Theology Vern S. Poythress (PhD, Harvard University; ThD, University of Stellenbosch) is Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he has taught for four decades. In addition to earning six academic degrees, he is the author of numerous books and articles on biblical interpretation, language, and science. , Professor of New Testament Interpretation, Westminster Theological Seminary Redeeming Science A God-Centered Approach By Vern S. Poythress Good News Publishers Copyright © 2006 Vern S. Poythress All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-58134-731-9 Contents Introduction: Science Mixing with People, 1 Why Scientists Must Believe in God: Divine Attributes of Scientific Law, 2 The Role of the Bible, 3 Knowledge from Whose Authority?, 4 Creation, 5 Issues with Genesis 1 and Science, 6 The Teaching in Genesis 1, 7 Evaluvating Modern Science on the Age of the Earth, 8 Evaluvating Theories on the Age of the Earth, 9 The 24-Hour-Day and Mature Creation Views, 10 The Analogical Day Theory and the Framework View, 11 The Role of Mankind in Science, 12 The Role of Christ as Redeemer in Science, 13 The Word of God in Science, 14 Truth in Science and in Life, 15 Debates About What is Real: The Character of Scientific Knowledge, 16 Ordinary Experience of the World in Relation to Scientific Theory, 17 The Relation of Creation to Re-Creation, 18 The Mystery of Life, 19 Origin of New Kinds of Life: Intelligent Design, 20 God and Physical Displays, 21 A Christian Approach to Physics and Chemistry, 22 A Christian Approach to Mathematics, 23 Conclusion: Serving God, Appendix 1: The