Ask a Pastor Column

Q: How does the Bible line up with science?

A: The tension between current church doctrines, modern scientific perspectives and the timeless truths of Scripture is an ongoing challenge for anyone searching for Truth in this world. Adding to the difficulty is the fact that the perspectives of scientists are drawn from interpretations of the natural world, while students of Scripture begin with Truths drawn from God’s Word. Both approaches are legitimate. When conflicts occur, great care and patience must be exercised to determine whether scientists or Bible students (if not both together!) have...