Subject: The Sons of God in Genesis 6:1-4 |
Bible Note: Hi, Jesusman; I agree with you but in a different sense. History (the sequence of events in the world, not the academic discipline) is what happened - it is true. If the historical events described in the OT did not happen, then the Father we know does not exist. If the events in the NT didn't happen, then the Son we know does not exist. Conversely, if these events did happen, then they point directly to the God we know. Similarly, science (the inductive methodology, not necessarily all practitioners) seeks to understand and describe the way the world works. When it succeeds, it is also true. God has revealied himself in the world (Psalm 19, Romans 1); to seek him there is to seek the truth. I would substitute "reason" for "common sense". Reason (and philosophy) also seek truth. Logic is an attribute of God's Creation. When the application of logic (reason) succeeds, it too is true. To the extent that the disciplines of history, science, and reason/philosophy genuinely seek the truth, they seek God. To the extent that they discover the truth, they reveal God - God is the source of all truth. So all three can be valuable adjuncts to faith and may indeed be avenues to faith. At least that's what I get from Romans 1:18-20): 'The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities--his eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.' But of course, only faith saves. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |