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From the Beginning to Man: How God declares His love to us By Rich Deem Evidence for God from Science (GodAndScience.org)
From the Beginning to Man:
How God declares His love to us
By Rich Deem
Evidence for God from Science(GodAndScience.org)
In the beginning, God...
God:Outside the time dimension of
the universeOutside the space dimension
of the universe
…created the heavens...
Spiral Galaxy NGC 4414
Globular Cluster
…and the Earth
The heavens declare the glory of God...
God Proclaims His Love:Design of the Laws of the UniverseParameter Max. DeviationRatio of Electrons:Protons 1:1037
Ratio of Electromagnetic Force:Gravity
1:1040
Expansion Rate of Universe 1:1055
Mass Density of Universe 1:1059
Cosmological Constant 1:10120
Design of the Laws of the Universe
Michael Denton Quote“All the evidence available in the biological sciences supports the core proposition of traditional natural theology– that the cosmos is a specially designed whole with life and mankind as its fundamental goal and purpose, a whole in which all facets of reality, from the size of galaxies to the thermal capacity of water, have their meaning and explanation in this central fact.” (Michael Denton, Nature’s Destiny, p. 389)
Paul Davies Quote“There is for me powerful evidence that there is something going on behind it all....It seems as though somebody has fine-tuned nature's numbers to make the Universe....The impression of design is overwhelming.” (Paul Davies)
George Greenstein Quote
“As we survey all the evidence, the thought insistently arises that some supernatural agency - or, rather, Agency - must be involved. Is it possible that suddenly, without intending to, we have stumbled upon scientific proof of the existence of a Supreme Being? Was it God who stepped in and so providentially crafted the cosmos for our benefit?” (George Greenstein)
Fred Hoyle Quote
A common sense interpretation of the facts suggests that a superintellect has monkeyed with physics, as well as with chemistry and biology, and that there are no blind forces worth speaking about in nature. The numbers one calculates from the facts seem to me so overwhelming as to put this conclusion almost beyond question. (Fred Hoyle)
Robert Jastrow QuoteFor the scientist who has lived by his faith in the power of reason, the story ends like a bad dream. He has scaled the mountains of ignorance; he is about to conquer the highest peak; as he pulls himself over the final rock, he is greeted by a band of theologians who have been sitting there for centuries. (Robert Jastrow)
God Proclaims His Love:Design of Our GalaxySupernovae must occur during the
early evolution of our galaxy…
…but not now
God Proclaims His Love:Design of Our Galaxy
Location, location, location…
God Proclaims His Love:Design of Our Galaxy
You are here
God Proclaims His Love:Design of Our Solar System
Life Zone
God Proclaims His Love:Design of Our Solar System
Larger Star:
Rapid, unstable burning
Smaller Star:
Planet’s rotation period is
too long
God Proclaims His Love:Design of Our Solar System
The Earth is protected from comets by the large outer planets
The Earth is protected from comets by two large, gas
planets: Saturn and...
God Proclaims His Love:Design of Our Solar System
Jupiter: Our Great Protector
God Proclaims His Love:Design of Our Solar System
Comet
Shoemaker-Levi
God Proclaims His Love:Design of Our Solar System
Comets:
Collisions required early in the history of the Solar System (provided needed materials)
Collisions must not occur at high frequency after establishment of higher life forms
Violence in the Cosmos
"Modern astronomers are learning more about the motions they observe and uncovering some astonishing examples of chaotic behavior in the heavens.
Nonetheless, the long term stability of the solar system remains a perplexing, unsolved issue.” (Ivars Peterson. 1993. Newton's Clock: Chaos in the Solar
System)
…the skies proclaim the work of His hands.
Formation of the Moon
God Proclaims His Love:Design of the Earth
God Proclaims His Love:Design of the Earth
Formation of the MoonCreated through the collision of a Mars-
sized planet with the EarthThe core of the Mars-sized object became
part of the Earth’s coreMuch of the Earth’s crust was ejected into
orbit and coalesced to form the moon
God Proclaims His Love:Design of the EarthFormation of the Moon
Ejected Earth’s primordial atmosphere, preventingrunaway greenhouseeffect like that seen onVenus
God Proclaims His Love:Design of the EarthFormation of the Moon
Established the Earth’s current axial tilt of 23.5º, which is ideal for maintaining optimal temperatures on the Earth
God Proclaims His Love:Design of the Earth
Proximity of the Moon
Slowed the Earth’s rotation rate from 8 hours to 24 hours
The original 8 hour rotational period would have led to winds of 500+ mph
God Proclaims His Love:Design of the Earth
Established a unique continental crust, which allows for recycling of minerals through tectonic activity
God Proclaims His Love:Design of Our Earth
Magnetic Field:
if stronger: electromagnetic storms would be too severe
if weaker: ozone shield and life on land would be inadequately protected from stellar and solar radiation
God Proclaims His Love:Design of the Earth
Electrical Storms:Required for fixation of nitrogen from
the atmosphereIf too high frequency there would be
too many fires for life’s existence
Reliability of the Genesis Creation Account
1. Creation of the universe, Solar System, and Earth (Genesis 1:1)
2. Appearance of the light of the Sun through the clouds (Genesis 1:3)
3. Establishment of a stable water cycle (Genesis 1:7)
4. Formation of continents (Genesis 1:9)5. Creation of plants (Genesis 1:11)
Reliability of the Genesis Creation Account (cont.)
6. First appearance of the Sun, Moon, and stars through the clouds (Genesis 1:14)
7. Creation of birds and whales (Genesis 1:20)
8. Creation of cattle, rodents, and wild mammals (Genesis 1:24)
9. Creation of Man (Genesis 1:26)
God Proclaims His Love:Creation of Humans
What is the Purpose of Human Life?When asked what was the greatest commandment, Jesus said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the great and foremost commandment. The second is like it, 'you shall love your neighbor as yourself.' On these two commandments depend the whole Law and the Prophets." (Matthew 22:37-40)
Why Does God Want Us to Choose to Love Him and Our Neighbors?
Parable of the banquet:
Then the master told his servant, “Go out to the roads and country lanes and make them come in, so that my house will be full.” (Luke 14:23)
God is a God of order, not confusion
Demonstrated through the physical laws of the universe
God ties the reliability of the physical laws of the universe to the reliability of His promises (Jeremiah 31:35-36)
The Physical Laws of the Universe Tell of God’s Righteousness and Judgment
And the heavens proclaim His righteousness, for God Himself is judge. Selah (Psalms 50:6)
The heavens proclaim His righteousness, and all the peoples see His glory. (Psalms 97:6)
The Eternal Nature of Our Souls Is Revealed to Each Person
He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men… (Ecclesiastes 3:11)
The Problem - SIN:Everyone has turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. (Psalms 53:3)All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6)for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23)
The Solution - Jesus Christ:
God took on the form of a man (Jesus) to become the Messiah - the promised One who would take away the sin of mankind
How Do We Know Jesus Is the Messiah?Fulfilled Prophecy:Ancestry (6)Birth - date/place/circumstances
(7)Ministry (24)Death by crucifixion (24)Resurrection and present day
ministry (6)
Why Must Jesus Christ Be the Creator of the Universe?
a God who is transcendent to both time (2 Timothy 1:9, Titus 1:2, Jude 1:25) and space (1 Kings 8:27, Job 37:23)
the creation of the universe from extra dimensions (Hebrews 11:3)
The Bible is the only religious work to describe
How Do We Reestablish Our Relationship With a Holy God?
Accept Jesus Christ into your heart as your Lord and Savior
Repent of your former life and follow Him as He leads you through the Holy Spirit
Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My load is light. (Matthew 11:28-30)
The Promises:
Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings likeeagles; they will runand not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.(Isaiah 40:31)
The Promises:
Whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” (John 4:14)
The Promises:
