Today’s message investigates whether science and the Bible are really incompatible. In fact, you might conclude that the more you explore science the more convinced you are that God not only exists, but must exist for the miracles of science to occur.

Why the Conflict… Science and the Bible? from TOCC Media on Vimeo.

Realize that faith and science are not enemies

Realize faith is not without reason – Romans 1:19-20

• God makes sense of the universe’s origin – Isaiah 40:26
• God makes sense of the universe’s complexity – Psalm 19:1-2
• God makes sense of objective moral values – Romans 2:14-15
• God makes sense of the resurrection – 1 Corinthians 15:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:20
• God can be immediately experienced – Revelation 3:20

Next Week: Why Jesus?

This week Randy Wheeler digs into one of the most perplexing questions about God’s will and our limited human perspective: “Why is the World So Messed Up?” This difficult question is front of mind for many Christians as we continue to see the devastation and pain in Haiti. Wouldn’t you like to know the answer?

Why is the World So Messed Up? from TOCC Media on Vimeo.

The problem of suffering – Judges 6:12-14; Psalms 10:1; Psalms 44:23-24; Psalms 73

If we were God we would surely do things differently.

Here is God’s answer to the question of suffering:

• “I am not done.” – Romans 8:28
• “You are not alone” – Romans 8:31-32
• “Rest in My love” – Romans 8:35-39
• “Trust that there will coma a day” – Psalms 56:8; Revelation 21:3-4

Next week’s message: “Why the Conflict: Science and the Bible?”

Today’s message takes us through a Biblical argument for trusting the “God breathed Word.” Using a simple acrostic memory device CHRIST, you will be able to tell others why the Bible is trustworthy.

Why Should I Trust the Bible? from TOCC Media on Vimeo.

Claims – 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Historical accuracy – 2 Peter 1:16

Remarkable consistency

Indestructibility – Mark 13:13; 1 Peter 1:23-25a

Science and prophecy – 2 Peter 1:19-21

True to life – Luke 6:37; Matthew 7:12; Ephesians 5:33

If you are looking to spend more time in the Bible (and you should), here are a few tips:

1. Find a Bible you can understand
2. Read it deliberately—Have a plan
3. Do what it says

One of the first questions most non-believers ask is, “Why believe in God anyway?” Most people are curious about the meaning of life. So, why wouldn’t they want to know the what a relationship with God would mean for them. To help us answer this question Randy Wheeler takes us to Ecclesiastes 1:1-4.

A relationship with God…

• Offers lasting meaning. (Ecclesiastes 1:1-3)
• Gives significance. (Ecclesiastes 1:4-8; Ecclesiastes 5:18-20)
• Empowers life change. (Ecclesiastes 1:9-11; Ecclesiastes 12:13-14; James 2:19)

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