The Christian Faith

In Christianity, the external reality, the universe, is created by the God from out of nothing, which works orderly according to the natural laws in a harmony (Sire, 2006, p. 32). Christian perspective of God’s character is closely reflected in God’s creations, gives an establishment for science, morality and reason (Sire, 2006, p. 32).

How can a Christian be a Biologist? In my opinion, a Christian can be a biologist, because in this field of science you are surrounded by proof of a spectacular creation. Biologists can see the perfect alignment of the universe in the creation of cells, new life, and systems that are so intricately detailed with checks and balances. For example, this can be seen in cell division or apoptosis. I can answer this question of how a Christian can be a Biologist with a quote from the book Biology Through the Eyes of Faith by Richard T. Wright that says, “The Scriptures proclaim that creation declares its maker, and that the testimony of the creation is so strong that we are without excuse if we do not see in it the evidence of a Creator God.” Even though biologists can see the magnificence of God’s world through their work, it is also easy to see The Fall. We have recently learned about proto-oncogenes, oncogenes, and tumor suppressor genes. The mutations in genes that cause cancer or misregulation could be signs of The Fall, in how they affect an individual and their family’s lives. Although I believe in God, the Savior, I shamefully have doubts about creation. I look at my doubts as tests of faith, and pray that I will surmount these tests, and that through biology, I can gain an even stronger faith in God. It seems as if some modern scientists use science to disprove faith, but for me, science proves faith.

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.

In Romans 1-8 Paul is writing to teach the doctrine of Christ. Although Paul goes into much more depth in these eight chapters, his message ultimately boils down to the following sentence. We have all sinned and deserve death, however, through the redemption and sanctification of Christ we have been saved and should now lead, Christ centered lives of faith.

The Article Are Scientist Playing God? It Depends on Your Religion, by John Tiereny goes into

Christians may disagree amongst themselves on how the universe and the earth were created, but the communal belief between the groups is that God created everything. The timeline and the process in which it was done are debated between the various groups of Christianity. In Genesis we discover that it takes God six days to create the earth, heaven, universe, and all the species found on Earth (Genesis 1-2). In the beginning God is introduced as the creator and he reins supreme over his creations. Later on in the Bible God’s attributes and characteristics are presented to the reader. In addition to being the creator he is also all knowing, enteral, loving, compassionate, forgiving, and good (Diffey, 2014,). In Christianity God is the Father and mankind is referred too as his flock. God enjoys walking with, conversing, and tending to his flock. God created

“Describe and trace the invention and diffusion of one important philosophy or religion studied through week 3 of this class. How and why do you believe this philosophy or religion changed as it entered a new area and interacted with new people?

Theistic evolutionists concur that God placed the world in motion but disregard the personal creation of mankind in Genesis. Instead they suggests that non-living organisms transformed into living, breathing organisms. In the collaborative article An Archaeal Origin of Eukaryotes Supports Only Two Primary Domains of Life, written and edited by Tom Williams, Peter G. Foster, Cymon J. Cox, and T. Martin Embley, this group of scientists accredit creation to eukaryotes and prokaryotes. This claim holds the potential to alter the entire backdrop of the purpose of faith in

Biology professor Kenneth Miller’s central argument is that science should not undermine one’s faith in God. “Science itself does not contradict the hypothesis of God.” He makes this argument by stating that science explains the things that God has made and in doing so, trying to prove the existence of God through natural or scientific means does not make sense. Once the supernatural is introduced, there is no way to use nature, thus science, to prove or disprove its existence. Miller argues that science gives us the window to the dynamic and creative universe that increases our appreciation of God’s work. The central point of his argument is evolution. Creationists, of the intelligent design movement, argue that nature has irreducible complex systems that could have only arisen from a creature or designer. This theory is widely supported among devout believers in the Bible and God. Miller argues that if they truly believe this, completely ignoring hard facts and theories, then they are seeking their God in the darkness. Miller, a Christian himself, believes that this “flow of logic is depressing”; to fear the acquisition of knowledge and suggest that the creator dwells in the shadows of science and understanding is taking us back to the Middle Ages, where people used God as an explanation for something they have yet to or want

In my opinion, both unbelievers and believers of John wrote to readers. The reasons are based on the Christological belief, realized eschatology and related discourses: The two terms, signs and works used in John for Jesus' miracles. "I am . . . ."- The words of a series Tof Jesus' self-descriptive statements in John. "I and the Father are one"(10: 30), "But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name"(20: 31). John allow we can see that only believe him, may have the fullness of the life. - Because the Jewish leaders and the Jews disbelieve, and continue lack faith in Jesus, even he had done all miraculous signs in their front later. The Holy Spirit’ work

The Catholic faith is based on this central figure, Jesus, who teaches them how to live in a manner according to the ultimate creator: God. There are ways to view Jesus in the modern day through different means of interaction. One way of interaction with Jesus is achieved when people attend church on Sundays to ensure that they are live according to God through their daily activities. Another way Christians see interaction with Jesus is through Mary and the saints because Mary and the saints are ideal examples of Jesus. These interactions are essential to the Catholic faith, but the most important “reappearance” of Jesus is through the Sacraments. Essentially, the Sacraments are a way of getting inside of the Bible by committing to the same actions that Jesus performed in the Bible. By conducting the sacraments, a person is considered to be transformed by doing the same things Jesus did. The reappearance of Jesus is best viewed through the Sacraments, more specifically in An Introduction to Catholicism through the explanation of the concept of sacramentality, which encompasses baptism, confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist.

"When the question is asked, what we are to believe in regard to religion, it is not necessary to probe into the nature of things, as was done by the Greek scientists. We need not be alarmed should the Christian not know the number of elements; the motion of the heavenly bodies; the shape of the cosmos; the species of animals and plants; the nature of stones, rivers, and mountains; about time and distance; the signs of coming storms; or about a thousand other things which these scientists have either found out, or think they have found out.

When God created human beings, He created them in His image. Adam sinned and the image was corrupted. However, Jesus, who is the perfect image of God, will restore us to the original image of God. God is the Intelligent Designer and has displayed His intelligence in the microscopic world of cells and molecules. Humans display God’s glory and all the different types of cells and molecules display His glory as well. Just like humans, cells make mistakes. However, they will be perfected whenever we are perfected.

"Wesley believed that the living core of the Christian faith was revealed in Scripture, illumined by tradition, vivified in personal experience, and confirmed by reason." Stephen Gunter writes, "Perhaps no theological topic has been the focus of more debate with The United Methodist Church over the past quarter century than the 'Wesleyan Quadrilateral '" . It should be noted that John Wesley never used the term Wesleyan Quadrilateral to describe his process of theological affirmation. The Wesleyan Quadrilateral has been misinterpreted to mean four equal sides; however, it was never meant to be understood that way. Scripture is always the most essential authority for determining our beliefs and practices. The Bible was so important to John Wesley 's faith that he referred to himself as homo unius libri or a man of one book (The Bible). John Wesley believed that Scripture was the primary source for theological reflection and Scripture should be read and interpreted in context and as a whole.

God being in control and intimately involved with His creation is essential to our faith as Christians. This belief impacts all Believers regardless of vocation however it is especially important for those of us going into ministry as pastors. “I used to ask God to help me. Then I asked if I might help Him. I ended up asking God to do His work through me.”(Hudson Taylor) Throughout all of Scripture we see God alluding to the truth that He created all things and is at work in all things and ultimately it will be God who ends all things. In Genesis 1:1 we see God speak the whole universe into existence and begin to form all things into being. Initially the earth was void and without form until God began His work bringing order to what He