Appendix A: Mathematics from a Theistic Perspective

The worlds were created, beautifully coordinated, and now exist at God’s command (Hebrews 11:3). Christ continues to uphold the universe by His mighty word. (Hebrews 1:3).

Mathematics is the language fabric in which are woven the forces and relationships governing the tangible creation.

Mathematics, an entity which always exists in the mind of God, is for us the universal expression of His creative and sustaining word of power.

Ever since the creation, God’s eternal power and divine nature have been clearly visible by His works (Romans 1:20). From Him everything comes, through Him everything lives, and for Him everything exists (Romans 11:36).

Mathematics exhibits unity, infinity, universality, power, and beauty.

The nature of mathematics is revelatory of God and the purpose of mathematics is to glorify God.

Mathematics is its language.

As Christians, through the eyes of faith, behold the glory of God reflected in mathematics, the Holy Spirit changes them by degrees into the image of Christ, which is their destiny as Christians.

God commands: “Subdue and replenish the earth.” (Genesis 1:28)

Mathematics is the basic tool of science and engineering.

Mathematics is essential to the implementation of God’s command to subdue and replenish the earth.