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I find it amusing when a scientist claims that he/she doesn’t believe in God, and that the reason is that God’s existence can’t be proven. Meanwhile, that scientist’s understanding of their specific discipline most assuredly involves the use of so-called “imaginary” numbers; that is, numbers which don’t really exist. Ironic, isn’t it?
The physics of creation is most deeply and intricately understood by an understanding of waves (wave theory, quantum mechanics). This involves mechanical physics as well as chemistry. The Schrödinger equation (also known as Schrödinger’s wave equation) is a partial differential equation that describes the dynamics of quantum mechanical systems via the wave function. The trajectory, the positioning, and the energy of these systems can be retrieved by solving the Schrödinger equation. This equation involves the use of a number which does not exist; that is, the square root of negative 1. What number, multiplied by itself, equals -1? That number does not exist; hence, it is imaginary.
Algebra itself became separate from the measurable field of geometry when and as it discovered and embraced the concept of these imaginary numbers. These imaginary numbers came into being as a means by which complex formulas could describe the behavior of the physical universe. Since these scientists accept the fact of an imaginary thing being responsible for explaining their science, why is the concept of an invisible God so hard for these scientists to grasp? It must be due to the forces of darkness.
For we grapple (in intimate encounter) not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against authorities, against the overcoming powers of the darkness of this world, against wicked spirits in the heavenlies. Ephesians 6:12
Scientists have no problem accepting things which don’t exist in the physical universe in order to help them understand that same universe. The problem with their unbelief is not logical, it is spiritual. Since they have not (yet) chosen to believe on Jesus Christ as the son of God, and thus have not (yet) received his spirit, they simply can not apply spiritual logic and problem solving (math) to life.
But if our gospel be hidden, it is hidden to them that are lost; In whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of those who believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. II Corinthians 4:3, 4
If a man’s understanding is his god, then he will reject what he does not understand. Scientists are notorious for this rather obvious shortcoming, as evidenced by the persecution which many groundbreaking scientists have had to endure over the years. Copernicus, Servitus, Galileo, Einstein are a few of such scientists, whom we now laud for their novel discoveries, but who were in their day rejected by other scientists; hounded, persecuted, and even put to death for their discoveries.
The way we think today in the so-called western world was birthed and developed in Ancient Greece. It might surprise you to know that some of the greatest Greek philosophers were also mathematicians; Pythagoras, Aristotle, Plato to name a few. The western mind is a scientific mind, seeking out cause and effect by logical thought. Premis, deduction hypothesis, theory… this is the vocabulary of the scientific mind. It is also the the vocabulary of logical thought.
Casting down imaginations (logismos – logical reasoning) and every high thing that exalts itself contrary to the knowing (gnosis) of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.
II Corinthians 10:5
God does not tell us to flee from logical thinking, but rather only from that logical thinking which leads us away from the knowing of Him in a personal way! There is a logic which leads us away from the knowing of God, which the above-described scientists use; but, as you’ll see in the following verses, there is a logic which leads us into a closer relationship with our spiritual Father.
Likewise reckon (logizomai – logically reason) you also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:11
For I reckon (logizomai) that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Romans 8:18
Brethren, I count (logizomai) not myself to have arrived; but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,… Philippians 3:13
The word “logic” comes from the word “logos,” which you may recognize as the word used for “word” in the Bible. But logos means so much more than simply a word you see on a page or hear someone speak. Rather, logos is the truth represented by the sound or image we know of as a “word.” The essence of logos is that which a thing communicates of itself. For example, different examples of the logos of water are that it is fluid, it flows, changes shape, has different states depending on temperature and pressure, has a specific feel, can change other things into different states (corrode steal, dissolve salt for example), and is necessary for life. These are only some of what water communicates of itself. As man comes to understand logos, he becomes what we today understand as educated. If he delves more deeply into specific aspects of the logos of a specific thing, depending on the subject matter, he becomes a scientist, or perhaps a musician, an artist, a doctor, a lawyer or some other professional.
In order to grow spiritually in our relationship with God, we receive the revelation of the Christ within, but that’s only the beginning. We are to use our logical reasoning (and more and more so as we come to understand the logos of God) so that the Christ within can find useful expression. Thus we live as children of God. The same scientific logic which helps us understand our physical world also helps us see the spiritual reality of the Christ within find useful expression in our daily existence.
But go you and learn (manthano) what that means, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice; for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Matthew 9:13
The word “mathematics” comes from the Greek word mathema, meaning “something learned”, or “a lesson.” Mathema itself is derived from this verb manthano, meaning “to learn.” The logic of mathematics is the building block of true science; that is, seeking to discover and then apply the cause and effect of the material world and its forces which make up all of creation. This is the stuff of science, yes, but this is also the stuff of God. There is no such thing as “blind faith.” We cannot believe what we cannot understand. (We can only believe in it, which is not the same thing). Until and unless we grasp the truth of the logos of a thing, we will be unable to consistently live in the expression of its truth in our lives.
But you have not so learned (manthano) Christ; If so be that you have heard him (you came to an understanding of his logos), and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus; Ephesians 4:20, 21
When and as the spirit of Christ is revealed within us, that is only the beginning of our walk. We then apply the logic of our spiritual minds (the mind of Christ), solving the “problem” of how that truth of Christ fits into our everyday thinking and acting and deciding and prioritizing and reasoning and doing. Each instance of living like so is a lesson learned from the spirit of God within us.
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain; and when he was set, his disciples (matheetees) came unto him; Matthew 5:1
This is the first use of the word “disciple” in the Gospels. The root word for the word “disciple” is manthano, to learn! And to be Jesus’ disciple, one had to go to him to learn from him. Now here’s an interesting thing. This word matheetees, disciple, is never found in the Pauline epistles, which is that portion of the Bible which is specifically addressed to us today, which reveals the truths of the Christ within. Perhaps the reason for this is that we don’t go to Jesus to learn; rather, he comes to us! We don’t learn like those disciples learned from Jesus during the time of the four Gospels. Today, we are taught by God via the spirit of the Christ within us, which over time transforms us into the very image of Christ.
But we all, with open face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the spirit of the Lord. II Corinthians 3:18
The mathematics of God is the discovering of the practicality of the cause and effect of the spirit of Christ living within us. As we learn the lessons of the spirit, which is directing our living and doing in harmony with the spirit of the Creator, our Father, we discover that we are taking on the very nature of the spirit of the Christ within. Our mind is thus being transformed into the mind of Christ himself.
But the natural man (without the spirit of God) receives (into practice) not the things of the spirit of God; for they are foolishness unto him; neither can he know (gnosko – know by experience) them, because they are spiritually discerned (anakrino – investigate, determine, figure out a solution for). But he that is spiritual discerns (anakrino) all things, yet he himself is discerned (anakrino) of no man. For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him? (an Old Testament saying)? But we have the mind of Christ! I Corinthians 2:14-16
Having the mind of Christ, we have the spiritual ability to do spiritual math, to solve problems with critical spiritual thinking and application. Just be willing to learn of Christ. Don’t expect others to understand where you’re coming from or even where you’re going.
The winds blows where it wants, and you hear the sound of it, but can’t tell where it’s coming from or where it’s going. So is everyone that is born of the spirit. John 3:8
Learn of Christ to use your logical mind to express his spirit through your everyday living, and you will enjoy the benefits of spiritual fruit abounding in your life to the glory of God.
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