Science and the Bible

Kids hear many messages about science as they grow, especially as they learn more about how the world works. Some may hear that science and the Bible are in conflict, or they may quietly wonder how what they learn in school fits with what they hear at church.

This week’s Brite lesson helped kids understand that science and the Bible are not enemies. They learned that science helps us study God’s creation, while the Bible tells us who God is and why He created the world. Scientific ideas and discoveries can change over time, but God’s Word remains true and trustworthy.

As you talk with your kids this week, invite their questions and curiosity. Encourage them to share what they are learning and are wondering about. Remind them that studying creation can help us marvel at God, and that we can trust the Bible as the true story God has given us about Himself and His world.

Here’s how we discussed this topic and how you can discuss it at home: 

Discuss: Have you ever heard someone say that science proves the Bible isn’t true? What were their examples?

Discuss: What do you feel God has to say about that?

Say: Many people feel that the Bible and science are opposite of each other. The truth is that science teaches us about the laws that God created in the universe. There are many scientists who are believers in Jesus. There are also many scientists who don’t believe in God and there are scientific theories that are different from what the Bible says. That doesn’t mean that the Bible is wrong. Scientific discoveries change and adjust over time as scientists learn more. The Bible never changes. Some things can never be 100 percent proven with science. For example, none of us can go back and see how the world was created. We can either have faith in scientific theories or have faith in the Bible. Hebrews 11:3 says, By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God. We can have faith that God’s Word is always true and will eventually prove to be true, and we can enjoy learning about His creation as we learn about science.