Louie Giglio On Laminin
I love my Bible but I also love my science. Many think they are mutually exclusive events – they cannot be in harmony. But I believe that when science is pursued without any bias, it will always merge with the story of scripture.
I also believe that the average “christian” needs to get off his/her bandwagon and stop clinging to cliches about our reality. A classic example is the literal “6 days of creation” – do yourself a favour and check out what “morning and evening” means in the original Hebrew text. You will never be the same – trust me.
One guy who fascinates me is Louie Giglio. This guy is sold out to God and uses modern science to back up his story telling. I remember first hearing Louie speak at the Hillsong 2007 Conference.
He stood out amongst many of the preachers simply because of the fact that he was sold out to God. And he is a powerful communicator in regards to the story of Jesus’ reality. And the thing I like about him most is his passion for science. Like I said before, “when science is pursued without any bias, it will always merge with the story of scripture.”
Having said that, I don’t believe that the Bible is a science textbook. It’s far more than that. But I do believe that there are no theories that stack up against the Bible that are scientifically valid. Any that do seriously lack insight.
And no, I’m not one of those “dumb christians” who turn a blind eye to valid reasoning in the name of “protecting the faith” – Galileo proved us all wrong there.
A great example of modern science is the clip below. Please take the time check it out:
Interesting indeed. In case you didn’t get that verse, here it is again:
“For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Col 1:16-17
Laminin – a cell adhesion molecule – vital for us to literally “hold together” just happens to look like a cross. Don’t you just love the creative genious and the humour of our Father in heaven?
Thanks Giglio!
Louie,
My church had a fellowship dinner together last week. I was told we were going to watch a video. I really was not too trilled. You started out talking, I loved your character to start and was listening to every word. I was speechless. I love math, science and learning about Jesus. Your video had it all. Louie, your zeal for the truth was just what I needed. As your video went on tears were running down my face. I know just what to say now when people ask me about evolution and Genesis 1:1. I thank Jesus for touching you in a way that you can reach God’s children. Young and Old can appreciate truth and when you express it with Love, we surely know we came from our Heavenly Father. We are made in his image and I now have a tool to help me express his unconditional Love for us all.
Thanks again Louie, Keep UP the Good work. Please keep in touch.
Mark Good and family
Thanks for your comments Mark – but I’m not Louie – I’m LayGuy! Glad you enjoyed the post!
Hey LayGuy,
Way to go, Bro!
Louie and his molecular biologist are awesome. When I finish my book, I will be asking for your feedback before publishing. As a journalist first, I have always gotten up each morning, looked at the landscape of life, and thought: Where is God in this? Like you, I really fascinate over creation, medical science and their convergence with Scripture; add technology to that, too.
So I am forwarding, as another LayGuy, your site and Louie’s clip to Dr. Mark Richardson, pastor, FBC of The Colony, Texas, (my beloved son).
Blessings on you; it was lay guys whom He used to change the world!
Sincerely,
Michael Richardson
Hey there Michael,
Always great to meet like minded people out there. I’d love to check out your book – whatever topic it may be – it would be an honour!
Keep in touch!