Chapter 1 - Introduction
In Paul’s first letter to Timothy, the apostle warns the young believer to avoid the oppositions of science. Today, many believers consider science to be an enemy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. After all, science dictates that man evolved from apes. Science dictates that the origin of the universe was a Big Bang. Science dictates that our climate is out of control.
Paul’s warning, however, is much more specific than that, as he writes of avoiding the oppositions of science falsely so called. All science that opposes the truth of God’s precious Word is not true science, it is science falsely so called. Evolution is merely a theory, yet falsely called science. The Big Bang is also a theory, but multitudes accept it as science. Both are in direct contradiction with Scripture.
In 1 Timothy 6:21, the warning touches upon the solemn fact that despite all true science being found in accordance with the Word of God, there will be some believers who will stumble in their understanding of these matters. It is safe to suggest that this is in far greater evidence today than it ever was in days gone by. The true science of Scripture continues to be distorted to fit man-made theories of Evolution and the Big Bang, theories which can never be scientifically proven nor accepted.
In the last decade a further theory has slowly, but surely, joined this illustrious group. A theory with little basis in scientific fact, and absolutely no basis in Scripture. A theory that is subconciously causing countless men and women of God to err concerning their faith. A theory with the ultimate goal of detracting from the glory of God the Creator.
The theory of Global Warming.
O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee.
Amen.
1 Timothy 6:20-21