Unveiling Genesis: Exploring the Harmony Between Science and Faith
Episode Overview
Explore the historical harmony between faith and science through the perspectives of key figures like Galileo and Isaac Newton Unpack the implications of God's transcendence over creation and the orderly nature of His work Reflect on the sanctity of human life as beings made in God's image Consider the reconciliatory concept of apparent age theory in aligning biblical narratives with scientific observations Challenge preconceived notions by affirming a world created ex nihilo by a sovereign God
There is a God and you are not Him. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Toby B. Holt delves into the implications of the opening words of Genesis 1, highlighting the tension between faith and science in modern times. Drawing on historical perspectives and key figures like Galileo and Isaac Newton, Dr. Holt emphasises the harmony between scientific exploration and faith in a divine creator.
He unpacks the significance of God's transcendence over creation, the orderly and beautiful nature of God's work, and the sanctity of human life as beings made in God's image. Exploring the concept of apparent age theory, he reconciles the biblical narrative with scientific observations, challenging listeners to consider the implications of a world created ex nihilo by a sovereign God.