Things Now Seen Blog:
Scientific Proofs of the Bible (proving the bible through science)

This page is a consolidation of links to the articles and the blog posts that have been written on scientific proofs from the Bible. I initially undertook this study in response to defend against comments that God is make believe and the Bible is an ancient document that is no longer needed in our society. In the introduction to the Things Now Seen series, I give a basic overview of how this is not true, and both the Bible and science complement one another. God has given His creation and His word (through his Bible) to us so that “…His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they [and we] are without excuse… (Romans 1:20).”

The series begins by looking at science and the term ‘scientists’ first to establish what science is and how it proves God and the Bible.

Science and scientists
“For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in Earth, visible and invisible, whether by thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him and for Him (Colossians 1:16).”

This article explores the relationship between the Bible and science, emphasizing that they complement one another rather than contradict. It begins by defining "science" and "scientist," tracing the origins of scientific thought back to ancient philosophers like Aristotle and Galileo. It then highlights the importance of natural laws, which provide the foundation for scientific observation. These laws, as the article argues, must have a source, and it points to God as the Lawgiver who established the consistent, orderly principles governing the universe. The Bible, through verses from Isaiah, James, and Proverbs, is shown to affirm that God created not only the world but also the laws that allow science to function. By examining the philosophical and biblical perspectives on natural laws, the article concludes that science affirms the existence of a Creator and that both science and the Bible point to the truth that God is the author of all creation.

All Things Were Created
“By faith we understand that time was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are invisible (Hebrews 11:3).”

This article delves into the concept of "fine-tuning" in the universe, which refers to the precise adjustments required for the fundamental forces of nature to allow life to exist. It explains that just as scientific and technological breakthroughs, like SpaceX's reusable rockets and modern AI, require meticulous planning, the universe's fine-tuning implies an intelligent designer. The four fundamental forces—gravity, electromagnetism, the strong nuclear force, and the weak nuclear force—are described as having been perfectly balanced to create and sustain life. Even the smallest variations in these forces would have made the universe, and life itself, impossible.

The article also connects these scientific observations to the Bible, which repeatedly speaks of God's role as the Creator and sustainer of the universe. Verses from Job, Psalms, Isaiah, and Colossians are cited to show that the Bible not only acknowledges God's role in creation but also His sustaining power over natural laws. The author concludes that science and scripture together reveal the majesty of God as the Creator and Lawgiver, echoing the philosophical insights of thinkers like Thomas Aquinas. The fine-tuning of the universe serves as powerful evidence of a divine hand behind the natural laws that govern our world.

Hanging in the Void
“He stretches out the north over empty space; He hangs the earth on nothing.” (Job 26:7)

This article highlights humanity's historical struggle to explain how the Earth is supported, drawing on myths from various cultures such as Hindu, Greek, and Norse mythology, which imagined the Earth held up by elephants, titans, or dwarves. However, it contrasts these ancient beliefs with the Bible’s unique and scientifically accurate description from Job 26:7: "He hangs the earth on nothing." Written over 2,000 years before modern science, this verse reveals that God’s divine power sustains the Earth, without physical supports—a concept not understood until Copernicus' heliocentric model in 1543. The article emphasizes that the Bible’s depiction of the Earth aligns with modern science, showcasing a profound understanding that predates human discovery. Through various biblical passages, such as those in Colossians, Isaiah, and Jeremiah, it is demonstrated that God not only created the Earth but upholds and sustains the universe. This ancient insight highlights the Bible’s harmony with science, offering timeless truths that continue to be affirmed today.

The Creator’s Vantage Point
“It is He who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers, Who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in (Isaiah 40:22).”

This article explores the discovery that the Earth is round, commonly attributed to Greek philosophers like Pythagoras and Eratosthenes. However, it points out that the Bible had already alluded to this fact centuries earlier. Isaiah 40:22, Proverbs 8:27, and Job 26:10 all reference the Earth as a "circle," demonstrating an understanding of its roundness long before the Greeks. The article emphasizes that, while Greek philosophers are celebrated for their advancements in science, the Bible provided this insight much earlier, showing a remarkable alignment between scripture and modern scientific understanding. By highlighting these verses, the article suggests that the Bible contains knowledge about the natural world that transcended the human understanding of its time. This insight is presented as evidence of the Bible’s divine inspiration and timeless relevance in matters of both faith and science.

Noah’s Ark - The Engineering marvel that survived the flood
Genesis 6

This article explores the discovery of Archimedes' principle of buoyancy, a significant scientific breakthrough that explains why objects float in water. While Archimedes' work in 256 B.C. revolutionized our understanding of buoyancy, the article points out that the Bible had already provided this knowledge much earlier. In Genesis 6:15, the precise dimensions of Noah's Ark are given, and modern analysis shows that these proportions align perfectly with Archimedes’ principle, ensuring the Ark's buoyancy. A 1993 study from the KRISO research center confirmed that Noah’s Ark’s dimensions were superior to modern ship designs, while research from the University of Leicester in 2014 further supported the Ark’s capacity to hold thousands of animals without sinking.

The article emphasizes that while Archimedes' discovery was groundbreaking, the Bible had already conveyed these principles long before, demonstrating the accuracy and insight of its teachings. The precise engineering seen in modern ships was, in fact, reflected in the biblical account of the Ark, revealing that God provided these scientific insights millennia before human discovery.

The Fragile Earth: Soil Erosion in history and the Bible
“But as a mountain erodes and crumbles and as a rock is moved from its place, as water wears away stones and torrents wash away the soil, so you destroy a person’s hope (Job 14:18-19).”

This article explores the work of James Hutton, an 18th-century Scottish naturalist and farmer, who is credited as the founder of modern geology due to his groundbreaking ideas on erosion and sedimentation. Hutton’s observations led him to challenge the prevailing belief that the Earth was only 6,000 years old, arguing that the Earth was constantly being formed and reformed through natural processes. His work inspired further research in the field, including contributions from William Morris Davis, who published the first essay on erosion in 1899, and later influenced Charles Darwin and Sir Charles Lyell.

The article points out that while Hutton’s discoveries were revolutionary, the Bible had already revealed knowledge about erosion thousands of years earlier. In Job 14:18-19, the process of erosion is described in plain language, predating Hutton’s work by over 2,300 years. While some have misunderstood the Bible as teaching the Earth is only 6,000 years old, the article clarifies that the original Hebrew in Genesis suggests the Earth is much older, aligning with Hutton’s findings. This demonstrates that Hutton’s work, far from contradicting the Bible, actually affirms the Bible’s divinely inspired insights about the natural world.

The Polar Ice Caps and the Frozen Realm
“From the chamber of the south comes the whirlwind, and cold from the scattering winds of the north. By the breath of God ice is given, and the broad waters are frozen (Job 37:9).”

This article discusses the exploration of the North Pole and the debate over who was the first to reach it, with many historians crediting Robert Peary for his 1909 expedition. Despite the extreme conditions that made exploration difficult, the Bible, specifically in the book of Job, mentions ice and frozen waters long before the first recorded sighting of the polar ice caps. Job 37:9-10 and Job 38:29-30 describe ice and "broad waters" frozen deep, which Dr. Henry Morris suggests refers to the polar ice caps.

Job, believed to be one of the oldest books in the Bible, contains numerous references to cold, snow, and ice, despite Job living in a region far from the poles. The Hebrew word "tehom," used in these passages, describes great quantities of water frozen, closely resembling the polar ice caps. The article argues that the Bible's descriptions, written over 1,500 years before modern exploration, showcase knowledge of the polar ice caps long before they were "re-discovered" by explorers like Peary. This aligns with other examples of scientific insights being found in the Bible long before their discovery in modern times.

The Heavens Stretched above the Earth
“This is what God the LORD says— the Creator of the heavens, who stretches them out, who spreads out the earth with all that springs from it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those who walk on it: 6 “I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand (Isaiah 42:5).”

This article delves into the long-standing debate about the universe's nature, whether it is infinite or finite, a discussion that dates back to ancient Greek philosophers like Anaximander, Democritus, Pythagoras, and Aristotle. In the 20th century, Einstein’s theory of general relativity and Edwin Hubble’s observations led to the acceptance of the Big Bang theory, which proposed that the universe had a beginning and is expanding. However, recent findings from the James Webb telescope, showing galaxies that formed earlier than expected, have raised questions about the current Big Bang model.

The Bible, long before modern scientific discoveries, provided insights into the universe's creation and structure. Isaiah 42:5 and other verses describe God as stretching out the heavens, using the Hebrew word "natah." While some scholars have tried to correlate "natah" with an ever-expanding universe, a more careful analysis reveals that this term refers to the initial act of arranging the stars, similar to pitching a tent, and the ongoing maintenance of the universe by God. This concept parallels modern scientific understanding of cosmic expansion and the finely tuned nature of the universe.

The article also introduces the significance of cosmic dust, as suggested by the word "curtain" in Isaiah 40:22, which modern science only began to understand in 1970. The Bible’s ancient descriptions, such as God stretching out the heavens and the formation of dust, reflect cosmic truths that science is only now uncovering. Through this ongoing intersection of biblical wisdom and scientific inquiry, the article emphasizes the profound alignment between the Bible and modern cosmology, showcasing the Bible’s timeless insights into the creation and structure of the universe.