Fall 2012
Faith and Science: Interpreting God’s Word and God’s World
The fall 2012 issue of Enrichment addresses various aspects of the often-tense relationship between faith and science in Western culture. This issue features articles by three prominent Christian scientists about the biblical and scientific evidence for the age of the earth. These articles with rebuttals illuminate basic issues in the faith-science debate. Other articles address models for understanding the relationship of faith and science, how Pentecostal scientists integrate their faith with their scientific profession, how to minister in a scientifically literate culture, and how to respond to New Atheist misuses of science. Read compelling articles by Paul Copan, William Lane Craig, Gregory A. Gannsle, Timothy J. McGrew, Christina M.H. Powell, Hugh Ross, Michael Tenneson, Amos Yong, Davis A. Young, Kurt P. Wise, and George O. Wood.
Theme Articles
I. The Relationship Between Faith and Science
Faith and Science: Friend or Foe?
Amos Yong
How should faith and science interact? Here are four basic positions to consider with recommendations.
Interview - A Dialogue on Faith and Science
Steve Krstulovich, Cecil Miller, and Christina M.H. Powell
Here is a much-needed perspective from three Pentecostal scientists that will help Pentecostal ministers more competently engage their churches in the ongoing faith and science dialogue.
II. The Earth’s Age: Various Evangelical Positions
The Case for a Young Earth
Kurt P. Wise
Not only does the Genesis account maintain that the creation is young, but according to this author, a young creation is foundational to the rest of Scripture.
The Case for Day-Age Creation
Hugh Ross
Is belief in an old earth and in days as “ages” perfectly consistent with the belief that God created in 6 literal days? This author thinks so.
The Case for an Old Earth (The Literary Framework Interpretation)
Davis A. Young
Is the 7-day creation account meant to be chronological or is it meant as a literary framework or symbolic structure designed to reinforce the purposefulness of God in creation?
Response to Davis Young and Hugh Ross
Kurt P. Wise
Response to Kurt P. Wise and Davis Young
Hugh Ross
Response to Kurt P. Wise and Hugh Ross
Davis A. Young
III. Ministry in a Scientific Age: Practical Issues
Preparing Young People for a Life of Faith
Michael Tenneson
Is your church a safe place where youth can question, discuss, and debate controversial faith-science topics? If not, here are tried and tested practical approaches to make your church such a place.
Science and the Pulpit: Ministering to Scientifically Literate People
Christina M.H. Powell
Here are pitfalls to avoid and positive approaches to take when speaking about science from the pulpit.
Living in the Tension of the Faith and Science Discussion
John Mark Reynolds
What do we need to know to successfully live in the tension between science and religion? Here are four important things we should know for sure in the religion and science discussion.
IV. Defense of Faith Against “New Atheist” Science
Does Science Prove That God Does Not Exist? A Look at Richard Dawkins
Gregory E. Ganssle
We must make careful observations to see whether there are good reasons to think that Richard Dawkins’ best argument against the existence of God is true.
Is Religious Belief Just a Brain Function?
Paul Copan
Are humans evolutionarily “hard-wired” to believe in God? Does religion have a scientific explanation? Consider the alleged evidence and this author’s response to it.
Navigating Sam Harris’ The Moral Landscape
William Lane Craig
If God does not exist, what foundation remains for objective moral values and duties? Can science answer questions of morality? New Atheist Sam Harris thinks so.
Science, Doubt, and Miracles
Timothy McGrew
Are miracles at odds with modern science? Can modern science settle the question of miracles?
In Closing
A Pentecostal Way Forward Through the Challenges of Science
George Paul Wood
From the General Superintendent
Faith and Science:
Interpreting God’s Word and God’s World
George O. Wood
Column Articles
Lead Long…Lead Strong
Social Notworking
Scott Hagan
Church, Clergy & Law
The Supreme Court's Health Care Ruling
Richard R. Hammar
Moving Leaders Forward
What to Do When Your Team Says It Cannot Be Done
Glenn Reynolds
On Preaching…
Where Do You Start?
Doug Green
Managing the Mayhem of Ministry
Your Leadership Legacy
Cal LeMon
Well Connected
10 Steps To Better Networking
Justin Lathrop
Q&A for Ministry Wives
Balancing Career and Ministry
Gabriele Rienas
In Context
The Birth of Jesus
Marc Turnage
Ministry & Medical Ethics
Measuring Responsibility: Moral Agency and the Brain
Christina M.H. Powell
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Preaching: Credibility, Content, and Connection in the Ministry of God’s Word
In 1 Corinthians 9:16, Paul said, “For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of; for necessity is laid upon me; yea woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel.” Name any other profession: schoolteacher, counselor, politician, surgeon, lawyer, businessman, or whatever other profession you wish, and preaching is more significant because preaching turns sinners into saints, and gives guidance to life not only for time, but also for eternity. What other work can be more important than that of the preacher? Therefore, preaching is the theme of the winter 2013 issue of Enrichment. The theme is divided into three categories: the character of the preacher, the subject of the sermon, and its relevance to the audience.
The issue includes informative and practical articles by Dan Betzer, Doug Clay, Herbert Cooper, Jodi Detrick, Dick Foth, Debbie Gill, Doug Green, Bryan Jarrett, Steve Lim, DeLonn Rance, Rick Warren, and others.
