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Science and Medicine as Vocations for the Reformed Christian

Brendan Looyenga·2013-04-01
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In the first article written for this series, I highlighted the clear Biblical teaching that vocations first and foremost are a means by which the believer seeks to glorify God.  While this calling can be achieved in many ways, one important way that God is glorified through our work is when “culture” is developed from the physical creation.  This was the central command given to Adam in the creation, the so-called “cultural mandate” (Genesis 1:26–31).  Since Adam represented the whole of...

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Author
Brendan Looyenga
Date

2013-04-01

Source
Beacon Lights
Scripture References
Genesis
Genesis 1:26–31Genesis 3:17-18
Psalm
Psalm 8Psalm 19:1
Romans
Romans 1:20Romans 1:25Romans 8:20–23
Mark 2
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