Applying the science of probability to the scriptures bible lamb. Stoner was chairman of the departments of mathematics and astronomy at pasadena city college and chairman of the science division at westmont college. The statistical probability of jesus fulfilling the messianic. Science speaks in the bible part 1 of 6 the christ in. Davis, the million testaments campaign, 1505 race street, philadelphia, penna. Science speaks was originally published in 1944, by moody press, under the title, from science to souls. In the book, science speaks, professor peter stoner used the mathematical principle called the law of compound probability, to assess some of the prophecies relating to christ. Can we measure our confidence that jesus really was who he said he was. There are at least 456 old testament prophetic references that pertain to a future person that all were fulfilled in the life of jesus.
The following is chapter 3 from the book, science speaks, a. In his book science speaks 1, peter stoner estimates the odds of one person fulfilling just eight of these messianic prophecies as being one in ten to the seventeenth power. For this statistical analysis, i am indebted to peter stoner, science speaks which i took as the basis and modified. In this revised edition of science speaks professor stoner examines the findings of science and the genesis account of creation. Check out the chart on page 1245 in the lutheran study bible to see thirtynine specific old testament. Preface to chapter one from the 1944 edition by peter w. The following is chapter 3 from the book, science speaks, a scientific proof of the accuracy of prophecy and the bible, by peter w. Argues that this is evidence of bible accuracy and inspiration from god. The original edition contains the following explanation of how the book came to be written. Dec, 2011 in his book, science speaks peter stoner explores the mathematical probability that jesus was the christ by looking at messianic prophecy. Science speaks, 1963, peter stoner fulfilled prophecies that prove the bible, 1931, george t. Peter stoner was chairman of the mathematics and astronomy departments at pasadena city college until 1953 when he moved to westmont college in santa barbara, california. Chapter 3 the christ of prophecy search the scriptures.
Would you be surprised to find out that a scientist has used the science of mathematical probability to prove that the bible is the word of god, and jesus is the son of god. Reagan 108 messianic first coming prophecies the third and most famous section of peter stoner s book, science speaks, concerns messianic prophecy. The odds of eight messianic prophecies coming true berean. Applying the science of probability to the scriptures bible. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain. Simply stated, this law is used to calculate the odds against a chance fulfillment of such predictions when compounded by a specific set of conditions, requirements. Newman presents what is purported to be mathematical proof that jesus supernaturally fulfilled old testament predictions proving that he was who he said he was and that god knew the future. Presents 8 prophecies from the ot and shows how they match the story of jesus in the. Stoner illustrates this by supposing that we take ten to the seventeenth.
For years i have been quoting a book by peter stoner called science speaks. Science speaks in the bible part 4 of 6 the christ in. Mathematical probability jesus was the christ frontline. I decided that i would try to find a copy of the book so that i could discover all that it had to say about bible prophecy. Religion bible inerrancy stoner s probability contact. I like to use a remarkable illustration from it to show how bible prophecy proves. He considers the day by day order of creation and shows the accuracy of moses record. The presentation of jesus everyday faithfamily page. In his book science speaks, peter stoner comments on the mathematical probability that any man up to the present time might have fulfilled just eight of these 61. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Most people think of science and the bible as being in conflict with each other. Topics science bible statistics collection opensource language english.
Peter stoner was the former chairman of the department of mathematics and astronomy at pasadena city college, and later professor emeritus of science at westmont college. Stoner in his little book, science speaks, published in 1963, opens up in the preface by saying the following, a generation ago. Aug 26, 20 applying the science of probability to the scriptures do statistics prove the bibles supernatural origin. Newman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Peter stoner was chairman of the mathematics and astronomy departments at pasadena city college until 1953 when he moved to westmont college in santa. A professor named peter stoner worked with 600 students to figure out what the probability. I decided that i would try to find a copy of the book so that i could. Science speaks in the bible part 1 of 6 rapture forums.
Science speaks in the bible part 3 of 6 rapture forums. The importance of history to the christian worldview. Scientific proof of the accuracy of prophecy and the bible by peter w. Peter stoner was the former chairman of the department of mathematics and astronomy at pasadena city college, and later professor emeritus of science at. The statistical probability of jesus fulfilling the. Jesus christ is messiah scientific mathematical proof. Harold hartzler, an officer of the american scientific affiliation. The article examines just eight prophecies of the messiah the lord jesus christ and shows how the probabilities were developed and that the probabilities are so high that the matters considered must certainly be true and trustworthy. Nov 09, 2017 science speaks in the bible part 3 of 6 by dr.
A careful observer will note that the events listed above. Summary of scientific evidence that points to the existence of god. I like to use a remarkable illustration from it to show how bible prophecy proves that jesus was truly god in the flesh. Scientific accuracy powers of god scientific problems discussed prophetic accuracy. Peter stoner, professor emeritus of science at westmont college and pasadena city college, estimated a reasonable probability that one. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. Enewsletter,the parousia why believe in the second coming,science. The wellaccepted principle of probability is applied to bible prophecy. We find the chance that any man might have lived down to the present time and fulfilled all eight prophecies is 1 in 1017. In his book, science speaks, professor stoner outlines the mathematical probability of one person in the first century fulfilling just eight of the most clear and.
Stoner description keywords content type general html information type. Peter stoner was a cofounder of the american scientific affiliation, a christian organization that describes itself as a fellowship of men and women in science and disciplines that relate to science who share a common fidelity to the word of god and a commitment to integrity in the practice of science. Stoner in this revised edition of science speaks professor stoner examines the findings of science and the genesis account of creation. Science speaks in the bible part 1 of 6 the christ in prophecy. In his book science speaks, peter stoner comments on the mathematical probability that any man up to the present time might have fulfilled just eight of these 61 prophecies. Scientific proof of the accuracy of prophecy and the bible, by peter. The following probabilities are taken from peter stoner in science speaks to show that coincidence is ruled out by the science of probabiltiy. Born in bethlehem but thou, bethlehem ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands. We are continuing to explore professor peter stoner s marvelous book, science speaks, which calculates the mathematical probabilities of bible prophecies begin fulfilled. Stoner at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. This section of science speaks regarding the fulfillment of prophecy appears to have followed the arguments given in, and relied upon the evidence taken from, a book in peter stoner s library titled, fulfilled prophecies that prove the bible, by george t. Stoner says that by using the modern science of probability in reference to eight prophecies we find that the chance that any man might have lived down to the. I dont think there are many if any other atheists who have published in perspectives in science and christian faith, the journal of the american scientific affiliationthe same group peter stoner founded and which endorsed the math in his book science speaks.
Stoner s book called science speaks, an evaluation of certain christian evidences. Science speaks scientific proof of the accuracy of. Stoner and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Newman author of genesis one and the origin of earth, as well as other books of science and apologetics is a physicist who studied at cornell with carl sagan. Pdf stoner book by john williams free download 278 pages. Apr 17, 2006 in his book, science speaks, peter stoner applies the modern science of probability to just eight prophecies regarding christ. Stoner is probably best known for his book science speaks that discusses, among other things, bible prophecies vis a vis probability estimates and calculations. Click to read more about science speaks by peter w. Science speaks peter stoner at wikipedia 452005 critique of josh mcdowells nonmessianic prophecies, steven carr, the secular web library. Scientific proof of the accuracy of prophecy and the bible. Why do many churches use the bible as their sole source of.
There he served as chairman of the science division. Science speaks by peter stoner and robert newman a small fundamentalist christian book, science speaks, by peter w. Stoner was chairman of the mathematics and astronomy departments at pasadena city college until 1953 when he moved to westmont college in santa barbara, california. Applying the science of probability to the scriptures. The odds of eight messianic prophecies coming true. Would you be surprised to find out that a scientist has used the science of mathematical probability to prove that the bible is the word of god, and jesus is the son. Peter stoner and biblical prophecy the daily hatch.
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