as nihilism) must be false.25 In a biblical context, the cosmos derives its value and meaning from the Creator. 8. The natural, material, and physical universe was created by a supernatural, personal divine agent. As a result, methodological naturalism (which accepts only natural, scientific explanations for things) must be false.26 The scientific enterprise will naturally reflect theistic implications. 9. God’s creation of the world from nothing demonstrates his complete power and control over all
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