Learn to defend the Bible through the lens of Science
Every living being in our cosmos carries within it a subtle clock — an invisible signature of time known as carbon-14. When the curtain of life falls on an organism, the tick of carbon-14 comes to a complete halt, and thus begins a silent countdown.
While scientists have long-used this methodology, called radiocarbon dating, to estimate the lifespan of an organism, others have turned the prism to ask how old the Earth really is. Within the Christian community itself, there are differing perspectives — some interpret the days of Genesis as literal 24-hour periods, while others view them as symbolic of longer epochs. No wonder is radiocarbon dating one of the many tools that stands on the crossroads of both faith and science.
Beyond the ambit of curiosity, why does this matter to us as people of faith? Because it challenges us to consider that faith and reason do not merely coexist but also complement one another. Examining the decay of carbon-14 isn’t just a scientific phenomenon, but a reminder of the story that every human being carries — carefully penned and crafted by the author and Creator of life.
In this white paper, astrophysicist and Christian apologist Hugh Ross masterfully weaves together scientific, biblical, and theological insights concerning the age of the Earth. In this fascinating read, you will:
"May we be people who carry the truth with tenderness — ready to offer answers, not to win arguments, but to awaken wonder. In all our seeking, may we reflect the gentleness of Christ and the reverence due to the Author of both Science and Scripture.” (1 Pet. 3:15)
