[ (J.B.) Most of today's scientists will tell you, the universe began, billions and billions of years ago, from a super dense, pin-point of 'stuff', that just exploded, to become what the entire Cosmos!
Now, as there were no humans. . . . mankind. . . . was NOT there to witness this beginning, the above MUST be put UNDER THE ASSUMPTIONS heading, right?
Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth."
Now me being but a simple man, can Y O U tell me the difference between human science theory, and what the God caused to be written in His Book?
There is one difference, man begins his idea with a super-dense, pin-point "Something", that exploded, right? Where did this pin-point material come from?
God made/created the universe and all that is in it, from? Nothing!....
Colossians 1:16 " For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:"
A Designed Universe?
WE can get some clues about the origin of the universe by studying what the universe is like today. The orderly structure and precise properties of the universe, for instance, are important clues to its origin. Matter is not scattered around randomly in the universe but is mostly clumped into stars, planets and other objects. Plus Galaxies are often clumped into galactic clusters and super-clusters.
Most amazing of all, the universe has exactly the kinds of properties needed for life, [as we know it-- J.B.] to exist. How do we explain this kind of order in the universe? {J.B. that began with a huge explosion?] There seems to be three possible answers: Natural Law, Random chance, and intelligent design. Let's look at each of these as potential causes for the order in the universe.
NATURAL LAW.
Is it natural for the universe to have such a specific structure? NO, there is no law that says the universe must be arranged so that it will form into planets, galaxies and clusters. It could just as easily be made up of clouds of dust. Scientifically, the Second Law of Thermodynamics tells us that order breaks down over time. That means the universe was more orderly in the past than it is now. Tracing this idea back to the beginning of the universe means that the universe must have been created with extremely precise original conditions.
Psalms 33:6-10 "By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses. Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast. The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect."
So the order of the universe cannot be the result of some natural law that requires it. that leaves the question of whether the order in the universe is just the result of some lucky chance or the product of an intelligent creator.
CHANCE.
If life is going to exist, then the properties of the universe have to be very precise--very specific. {[J.B. for life as we know it] For example, if the universe expanded to rapidly, matter would spread [or even tear] apart to quickly to form galaxies, and there would be no planets. On the other hand, if the universe expanded too slowly, matter would a;; clump into one giant lump, and there would still be no planets. Either way, life would not be possible.
The expansion rate of the universe must be so precisely fixed that a difference of one part in 10 to the
54th power (the number 10 followed by 54 zeros) would throw it off. The chances of that happening are less than the chances of winning the lottery five times in a row, would Y O U believe THAT was only by chance? Neither would anyone else! Clearly chance is not a good explanation for the precise conditions in the big band.
INTELLIGENT DESIGN.
More than anything else, it's the orderly structure of the universe that suggests that the universe was intelligently and purposefully planned. Scientists have determined that the universe has many finely tuned properties-- exactly the ones required in order for life to exist [and even flourish, on earth] . For example, life requires molecules to construct bodies, carry energy, and provide nutrients. But molecules could not exist unless there was an extremely precise balance among the masses of various atomic particles and the forces holding then together. Many scientists have commented on the precisely tuned features of our universe, and suggested that they appear to be the result of intelligent planning.
Neither natural law nor chance provides a satisfactory explanation for the exquisite design of the universe. The best explanation--- the one that fits what we see in our universe--- is that it was intentionally created by One with unlimited power and intelligence.
Colossians 1:17 "And he is before all things, and by him all things consist."
consist: Sunistao [soon-si-tah'-o] set together- make- stand- to exhibit.
Many thanks to Pacific Press Publishing Assoc. and their Signs of the Times magazine.
Want to learn more? Visit YOUR Seventh day Adventist Church, any Saturday/Sabbath at (;15 AM. You just may find the true peace of mind, the world can't understand.
Other sites. www.blbn.org www.amazingfacts.org wwwitiswritten.com www.3abn.com
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