What Does the Bible Say About Science?

What does the Bible say about science? The Bible was written long before modern science took its present form. Still, it often praises careful study of God’s works. Scripture gives us good reasons to be curious about creation.

“How countless are your works, Lord! In wisdom you have made them all.” (Psalm 104:24 CSB)

People ask me this question because I teach science and believe the Bible. I understand why they ask. Many people have heard that faith won’t ask hard questions. Yet Scripture often points us toward God’s works and tells us to study them with care. Curiosity can serve faith when it is honest and humble.

Psalm 111 Praises Careful Study

Let’s start with what Psalm 111 says about God’s works.

“The works of the Lord are great, studied by all who delight in them.” (Psalm 111:2 CSB) The psalmist connects study with delight. God’s people can pay close attention to what He has made and praise Him for it.

Solomon Observed Plants and Animals

The Bible says Solomon “spoke about trees, from the cedar in Lebanon to the hyssop growing out of the wall. He also spoke about animals, birds, reptiles, and fish.” (1 Kings 4:33 CSB) He paid attention to many parts of the natural world. Scripture records this knowledge as part of the wisdom God gave him.

Solomon lived long before the modern scientific method. His example shows that careful knowledge of plants and animals can belong within a life of wisdom.

Job Points to the Created World

God often points Job toward creation. He asks about the earth, the sea, the stars, weather, and animals in Job 38-41. These questions remind Job that God’s wisdom is greater than his own.

The questions also invite careful attention. God names real parts of His world and shows how little Job understands about them. Study can make us more humble because so many times, the answers to our questions just raise more questions.

Job did not receive an answer to every question he asked. He met the God Whose wisdom holds creation together. That same God is the One Who is enough when our knowledge reaches its limit.

Paul Spoke With the Thinkers in Athens

Acts 17 shows Paul speaking with philosophers in Athens.

Paul quoted their own poets: “For in him we live and move and have our being, as even some of your own poets have said.” (Acts 17:28 CSB) He listened closely enough to understand their ideas. Then he used what they knew to point them toward the living God.

We can learn from that posture. Christians should listen, study, and speak with care. We also need discernment to recognize what is from God’s Spirit in every part of life.

Help Your Children Study With Wonder

What does this mean for a student or parent? Ask honest questions about how the world works. Study the evidence in front of you. Thank God for the mind He gave you.

Teach your children that wonder and worship belong together. When a child asks how something works, help them look for a careful answer. Then remind them that creation belongs to God.

Some questions will remain open. We can say “I do not know yet” without fear. God is faithful while we keep learning.

Study God’s Works With Humility

Psalm 104 says God made His many works in wisdom. Psalm 111 praises those who study them. First Kings describes Solomon’s knowledge of the natural world. Job reminds us to stay humble. Acts shows Paul speaking with educated thinkers.

Together, these passages give us a clear direction. Study creation with care. Stay humble about what you know. Give God praise for His wisdom.

Curiosity can serve faith when it leads us toward truth, humility, and worship.

Frequently Asked Questions About What the Bible Says About Science

What does the Bible say about science?

The Bible praises careful study of God’s works. Psalm 111:2 says His works are studied by those who delight in them. First Kings 4:33 records Solomon’s knowledge of plants and animals. Job 38-41 points to the earth, stars, weather, and animals as signs of God’s wisdom.

Does the Bible support studying nature?

Yes. Psalm 111:2 says God’s works are “studied by all who delight in them,” and 1 Kings 4:33 records Solomon observing trees, animals, birds, reptiles, and fish. Scripture connects careful attention to the natural world with delight in God’s works.

Is science against the Bible?

No. The Bible does not give a full answer to every modern scientific question. It does teach that creation belongs to God and that careful study can be good. The companion article on the Bible and science explains how their questions relate.

Did any biblical figures engage with educated thinkers?

Yes. In Acts 17:28 Paul quoted Greek poets to the philosophers in Athens, engaging their learning rather than retreating from it. He modeled confidence that all truth ultimately belongs to God.

Can faith and curiosity go together?

Yes. Scripture praises the study of God’s works. Curiosity serves faith when it seeks truth with humility and gives God praise for His wisdom.

This post is part of the Faith and Science writing on the blog. You can also read more about the Bible and science and how they fit together.

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