Math is one of the great markers of apologetics.
Give me a minute to explain.
It was the mathematicians who stayed after to talk in my biblical integration teaching at Liberty University. The math department was especially interested in my quote from Herbert E. Huntley, The Divine Proportion: A Study in Mathematical Beauty
In the classroom where science and mathematics are taught exists the feast of beauty unlimited both in abundance and variety. Every discerning teacher knows that in the sphere of the created world, Beauty is an utterance of the divine voice.”
I believe math is one of the great bases for Christian apologetics. The exactitude of Divine Design is a marker of what Paul said,
“For what can be known about God is clearly seen in creation” (Romans 1.19-20).
It is the Created Order that allowed me the opportunity to suggest the distinctive, biblical approach to life in the university.
Thanks for spending this minute with me, Dr. Mark Eckel.
Mark Eckel (MA English, ThM Old Testament, PhD Social Science Research) is Executive Director of the Center for Biblical Integration, Liberty University.
“Give Me a Minute” is an ongoing effort to simply, clearly, and quickly explain aspects of true Truth.
Gratitude, as always, to my longtime friend, videographer, and tech guru Josh for his continued service.
AFTERWORD More on mathematics and apologetics:
A Biblical Philosophy of Mathematics
G.K. Chesterton on Apologetics
10 Practices of Commending and Defending the Christian Faith