Chapter 1: Science and the Christian

Physical Science

A scientist uses his __________ to collect _________ about the physical world around him.

Any collection of data through the 5 senses is an _________________.

A scientist’s observations are limited to his senses. Therefore scientists CAN ONLY DEAL with the __________ universe. The ___________ universe is beyond science.

1A: A Framework for Science

Man’s ________________of the ___________world.

The process of Science includes ________ ______, ___________________ used, and the use of the ______________ _____________.

Example – Read Making a Choice, pp 4 & 5

What is Science?

Science used to discover new data just to satisfy our basic curiosity about the physical universe is called ____________ science.

Science used to solving a particular problem is called ____________ science.

Examples?

Pure and Applied Science

Technology is the ______________ use of knowledge gained through pure and applied science.

Technology allows science to be applied to problems in the physical world.

Just because we have the technology – should we apply the science.I.E.: IS THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLGY OF

TRAVELING TO MARS WORTH THE EXPENSE?

Technology and Science

Technologies and science are limited because man’s __________ are limited.

Science cannot establish __________. It can predict and explain natural phenomena, but it cannot make _________ __________________. (whether something is _________ or __________)

Science can be used ____________:I.E.: corporal punishment, cloning humans,

conceiving for organ harvest, abortion, selling of ova and sperm, child molesters given drugs.

A Basis for Choosing

Technology can be used wrongly:I.E. television shows, music, computers

Deciding how to use science and technology correctly comes down to having correct _________.

Relying on humans ability to discern values is called _______________.

A Basis for Choosing

All scientists have a ________in their thinking!Evolutionists _______believe in ______ therefore

________ hypothesis they make is based upon that _________ ______ idea.________– Matter and its parts (especially living

organisms) have organized into more complex structures as time progresses.

___________-_________-________– the modern evolutionary theory. It deals with origin of living organisms – not origin of matter, planets, stars, etc.

________ ______believe in GOD therefore their hypothesis also has a pre-conceived idea.

________ evolutionists believe in God-directed evolution

1B: An Outlook on Science

The Bible is ________ a science book! However, all science in the Bible is ________.

The Bible can help with your ________ thinking!

There are three ways Christian can make sure a statement is true:1. _____________ Fact2. _____________ Fact3. __________ ___ Fact

Science in the Bible

CRITICAL

THINKING

HISTORICAL FACTA statement about a past

person, object, or scenario.

• Physical Evidence• Recorded Evidence

BIBLICAL FACTA statement that comes

from God’s Word• A verse

• A summary of verse of Bible principle

SCIENTIFIC FACTA statement about an

observation that is testable and repeatable.

• Not Value Judgment• Not Universal Statement

The ___________(Creation) – GenesisThe ___________ – Isaiah, Revelation___________ Patterns – EcclesiastesNumber of ___________ – Jeremiah___________ Movement patterns - JobWhat happens when there is a contradiction?

The infallible Word of God should take precedence over the fallible observations of man.

Science in the Bible

Science can help you develop your ___________ and ___________ skills.

Science can help you be detailed in your ___________

Science can help you with _______ thinking – knowing how to make detailed observations and ___________ how they fit with what you already know.

Science can satisfy some of your ___________ about the world around you.

Science and the Christian