I continue to work my way through Jonathan Sarfati’s book on creation (see picture below). I am on page 234 and read the following quotes there. I still have over 400 pages to go but I’m in no hurry. Almost everyone is aware, due to widely publicized modern media, how mind-bogglingly complex even the simplest of cells are. These quotes go beyond that, and Mr. Sarfati entitles this short section in his book:
“ATHIEST CONUNDRUM.” -cr
“The origin of the cell’s information, and its decoding machinery, is thus a huge problem for atheists. Astrophysicist and evolutionist Paul Davies (b. 1946) says:
‘We now know that the secret of life lies not with the chemical
ingredients as such, but with the logical structure and organisational
arrangement of the molecules. … Like a supercomputer, life is an
information processing system. … It is the software of the living cell
that is the real mystery, not the hardware.’
But he does nothing to solve this mystery. Instead he asks, ‘How did stupid atoms spontaneously write their own software?’ , and answers, ‘Nobody knows…’ and admits: ‘There is no known law of physics able to create information from nothing.’
However, this makes good sense if the information came from a Master Programmer, as revealed in the Bible.”
Wings of the Wind 
Thanks for introducing us to what looks to be a fascinating book, Chris. I am blown away every time I see a video of one of those biological molecular “machines” performing some specific “programmed” function.
You’re welcome, Tom, and thank you for this comment. It is a unique book alright. If you read some of the comments on Amazon, some people have made this their “go to” book on creation. Honestly, much of this book is beyond my understanding. Instead of stopping for things I don’t understand completely and doing some research, I’m reading it through and getting from it what I can on my first read. If time allows, I will go back and look up some of the things that went over my head on the first pass. There are some very interesting observations in this book that I’ve seen nowhere else. The author is an interesting guy. I’m pretty sure he is a genius but some would not consider him so because his work in Young Earth Creationism is not accepted as valid
science by the mainstream academic community.
I am like you when it comes to what scientists are saying about biological molecular “machines.” It seems obvious to me that very sophisticated programming requires a programmer.
God’s wisdom and the wonder of His creation continue to point us to His greatness, and this was a wonderful reminder to keep seeking Him with faith.
Indeed, Willie. God has given us creation and His Word. As you stated, His creation points us to His greatness. Your statement about reminding us to seek him by faith is spot on. Our foundation for learning the things of faith is the Word of God as you have stated many times on your blog.
Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate it.
Amen!
Wow awesome that you are reading that book! The author is pretty active on FB btw
I didn’t know he had a Facebook page, Pastor Jim. I’ll have to go and check that out. Thanks! I don’t think there are too many books out there like this one.
Wow, that makes me want to get it even more
Nice. As I told Tom, I don’t understand some of the science and I am not a Hebrew scholar so some of it goes over my head. You would do better with the Hebrew than I do.
His science background would be great asset in this book
Yes, it is indeed, Pastor Jim.
Also happy 4th of July!
Thank you! Happy 4th of July to you as well!
Same to you!
Sounds interesting, Chris. I’ve read a lot about intelligent design and evolution over the years; I think the evidence for the former and against the latter is essentially irrefutable. I understand biology and chemistry to some degree, but the strength of my background is in astronomy and physics. All of the scientific evidence points me to the Lord God as the Creator and the Intelligent Designer!
I’m right there with you, Keith. I am not a scientist but I’ve also been following this debate over the years and I am also convinced that we are here as the result of an Intelligent Designer whom I also believe is the Lord God of the Bible.