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How can we evaluate if something is true? Start by considering the source for trustworthiness. Then look at the evidence to see if it supports it.
The Bible teaches that God created everything in the universe. We've already looked at six evidences that the Bible can be trusted when it makes any such claims. Therefore, we can have great confidence in God, the source of the Bible. Furthermore, evidence for design is found in absolutely everything we see in the natural world. This is what is
being referred to in Romans 1:20 ~ "For since the creation of the world, His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse".
Even evolutionists can see evidence of apparent design in the natural world. Consider the following quotes by leading evolutionists:
1. "Biology is the study of complicated things that give the appearance of having been designed for a purpose." ~ Richard Dawkins
2. "Biologists must constantly keep in mind that what they see was not designed, but rather evolved." ~ Francis Crick
They just refuse to acknowledge that the designer is the God of the Bible. Evolutionism teaches that everything in the universe was produced by a series of incredible random accidents. This is claimed to be scientific.
If it is indeed scientific, then it must follow the rules of a science theory. In order for a claim to be verified by the scientific process, the claim must be observable, demonstrable, and repeatable. If it cannot stand up under these tests, it is not science based, but rather, faith based.
So, to evaluate its trustworthiness, we'll examine a few topics in the final e-mail in this series next week. (continued...)
