8. Science, knowledge and God - Romans 1:18-23

Mar 22, 2024

Read Romans 1:18-23 and pages 39-42 of A.S.K.

Questions from the Bible reading

1. What is meant by “God’s wrath” (v18)?

2. What about the world makes it plain to people that God is there (v19)?

3. How would you explain the phrase “divine nature” (v20)?

4. What does it mean to have a “darkened heart” (v21)?

5. In what ways do people claim to be wise when they actually aren’t (v22)?

6. What does “immortal” mean (v23)?

7. What is Paul talking about what he says that people set up images of creation to replace God (v23)?

8. Draw a picture, or write some words, to show how people worshipped alternatives to God.

Questions from the book

1. Why do people think that science and Christianity are opposed to each other?

2. How can science and Christianity actually work well together?

3. Give examples of “why” questions which science cannot answer.

4. What about the world may make it hard to believe God exists?

5. What about the world helps you to believe that God exists?

6. Write a prayer asking God to helps Christians who are studying science or who are working in science.

Questions to do at home

1. Ask others what helps them to believe that God is real.

2. Can any parts of the Bible act a like a science textbook for us?

3. What parts of science do you enjoy and what do they tell you about God?