The age-old conflict between faith and reason is currently being fought on the battleground between theology and science. As scientific discoveries advance, many in the church feel threatened, even though this world clearly belongs to God. Author Scott Hoezee believes that the pulpit is a crucial vehicle for modeling and promoting a positive celebration of science's contribution to the understanding of creation. Beginning with a defense of the authority of Scripture, Proclaim the Wonder helps readers distinguish between science as a physical field of inquiry and "scientific naturalism, " which often turns science into an atheistic religious or philosophical point of view. After establishing the fact that there is no necessary clash between theology and science, Hoezee summarizes some of the more recent discoveries in the fields of physics and cosmology, as well as current ideas about the biological and mental nature of human beings. He highlights intriguing scientific facts and points to the theological interpretations that can be drawn from them. Proclaim the Wonder also offers pastors and students specific strategies for integrating science into preaching and provides sample sermons based on key biblical texts.
