Unfazed: 6 Unique Ideas to Equip Christian Students Heading to University

Over 2.5 million students will begin college as first-time freshmen in the coming weeks, and roughly 50% of them will be from some kind of Christian background.

Entering a college environment (whether private or secular) can be challenging for Christian young people, as new ideas are presented from all directions. Sooner or later they will face some major ideas that seem to oppose their Bible-believing foundation.

Is it possible to face secular scientific ideas and remain unfazed as a Christian student? The following unique ideas from the field of Bible/science research will equip a Christian young person to successfully navigate the university experience. Good ideas and real answers will enable a Christian young person not only to survive, but also to thrive at the university level!

Our discussion travels through the following points.

Three Foundational Principles:

1. Hold a high view of both science and Scripture. Both belong to God, both are used to shape our understanding of truth, and both are vital to a proper understanding of the world we are in.
2. Don't fear data. It may challenge your assumptions, and that is okay. Realize that God uses measurements, facts, and information to help shape our understanding of reality. Data is a God-given pathway to arrive at the truth.
3. Chronology is key. Always ask, when did this particular event happen? We cannot understand the past in any meaningful way without placing events correctly on the timeline. Science reveals things about the past. So does Scripture. Both must be understood in a chronological context.

Three Big Ideas:

1. Missing Millenium. Yes, the Bible's history does harmonize with secular history.
2. Virtual History. Yes, the earth's history shows millions of years, but this is not a serious challenge to the biblical account of Creation happening less than 10,000 years ago.
3. Noahic Events. Yes, climate change is real, but the cause is misunderstood. Bible/science research shows the reality of the situation.