SCIENCE PROVES THE BIBLE? (4)
(Message by Tanny Keng)
0. Introduction
a) Can Science really prove the Bible? Atheists, scoffers and others say the scriptures are nothing more than a collection of fairy tales and fables passed from generation to generation. They contend the Bible has little credibility. Christians, however, believe it is the very word of God Almighty that explains the right way to live life both now and in the future. Somewhere in the middle are those who believe PARTS of the scriptures are true but not all of it. But who is right?
b) Is the Bible all true, partly true, or just plain fiction? Is there anything in it that would prove it had to be DIVINELY inspired? Does it contain scientific facts or knowledge that were clearly above and beyond the understanding of those who authored its pages? And what are some of the most ridiculous claims made by science trying to prove God doesn't exist and evolution is true?
1. The city of Ur
a) Biblical skeptics often stated that if the Bible were true then we should be able to find the ancient city of Ur. This city is where the patriarch Abraham, the father of the faithful, lived. The entire account of Abraham's journey can be found in Genesis 12. The skeptics had the upper hand in their argument UNTIL Ur was found in 1854 A.D.! It was discovered that Ur was, at one time, a prosperous and powerful capital city and a major hub for trading. The city, it turns out, not only existed but was sophisticated and organized!
b) Babylon, in contrast, was found to have only mud buildings. In Ur however, built 1,200 years prior, the homes were composed of burnt brick - just like ours! But were these homes simple dwelling places with a few rooms? Homes were unearthed that were actually two-story villas, containing thirteen to fourteen rooms, that surrounded a beautiful courtyard.
c) The excavations of Ur also produced a workshop were TWELVE different kinds of clothing were produced. Tax receipts were found that had been meticulously kept. The Ziggurat (the translated name means "house whose foundation creates terror") of Ur, the main structure for religious practices in the city, was built 400 years before the birth of Abraham. The discovery and excavation of Ur is another important confirmation from science that the Bible is accurate in its details.
The End ...
0. Introductiona) Can Science really prove the Bible? Atheists, scoffers and others say the scriptures are nothing more than a collection of fairy tales and fables passed from generation to generation. They contend the Bible has little credibility. Christians, however, believe it is the very word of God Almighty that explains the right way to live life both now and in the future. Somewhere in the middle are those who believe PARTS of the scriptures are true but not all of it. But who is right?
b) Is the Bible all true, partly true, or just plain fiction? Is there anything in it that would prove it had to be DIVINELY inspired? Does it contain scientific facts or knowledge that were clearly above and beyond the understanding of those who authored its pages? And what are some of the most ridiculous claims made by science trying to prove God doesn't exist and evolution is true?
1. The city of Ur
a) Biblical skeptics often stated that if the Bible were true then we should be able to find the ancient city of Ur. This city is where the patriarch Abraham, the father of the faithful, lived. The entire account of Abraham's journey can be found in Genesis 12. The skeptics had the upper hand in their argument UNTIL Ur was found in 1854 A.D.! It was discovered that Ur was, at one time, a prosperous and powerful capital city and a major hub for trading. The city, it turns out, not only existed but was sophisticated and organized!
b) Babylon, in contrast, was found to have only mud buildings. In Ur however, built 1,200 years prior, the homes were composed of burnt brick - just like ours! But were these homes simple dwelling places with a few rooms? Homes were unearthed that were actually two-story villas, containing thirteen to fourteen rooms, that surrounded a beautiful courtyard.
c) The excavations of Ur also produced a workshop were TWELVE different kinds of clothing were produced. Tax receipts were found that had been meticulously kept. The Ziggurat (the translated name means "house whose foundation creates terror") of Ur, the main structure for religious practices in the city, was built 400 years before the birth of Abraham. The discovery and excavation of Ur is another important confirmation from science that the Bible is accurate in its details.
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