What if the deepest questions of our age had already been asked-and answered-long before we were born? What if the very longings of modern science, the ache of postmodern relativism, and the crises of cultural upheaval all found their resolution not in new philosophies but in ancient truth? Ancient Faith for a Modern World is no ordinary devotional. This is Volume IV: October - November - December of the 4-part Science and Faith Series-a 365-day pilgrimage where each entry is written through the twin lenses of Astrophysics and Patristic Theology. Scripture, the wisdom of the Church Fathers, the insights of Reformers, the fervor of Wesleyan holiness, and the wonder of the cosmos converge on every page, drawing your heart into worship and your mind into awe before the living God.
Unlike devotionals that settle for sentiment or surface-level inspiration, this work refuses to choose between head and heart, between rigorous thought and vibrant devotion. Each day, you will encounter:
A carefully chosen Scripture Reading anchoring the theme. A Theologically rich Reflection blending biblical exposition, patristic insight and cosmic wonder. A deeply Personal Prayer in a devotional voice. Cross-References with Concise Commentary to deepen biblical study. Reflection Questions to move truth from mind to life. Endnotes drawing from Patristic writings and astrophysical discovery.
This is not a fragmented devotional offering isolated thoughts. It is an integrated journey - where day by day, the great themes of God's eternal decree, His promises, Christ's incarnation and cross, the Spirit's sanctifying work, and the Church's mission unfold with coherent grandeur.
The Themes You Will Encounter: The Cross as the Center: The unchanging gospel that demands a crucified and risen Christ in a world of accommodation. The Boundaries of God's Truth: The "fences in the field" that guard our freedom, protect our joy, and hold us within Christ. The Glory of God: The unchanging sum of all His perfections, revealed in Jesus Christ, radiant in creation, proclaimed in the Word. The Call to Watchfulness: The danger of being at ease in Zion and the urgent summons to awaken from complacency and live with eternity's fire. Truth in the Face of Relativism: Resisting the postmodern lie that truth is fluid, by beholding Christ as the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
The Voices You Will Hear: From the Patristic Fathers: Clement of Rome urging us to fix our eyes on Christ's blood, Ignatius of Antioch declaring the unity of the divine-human Savior, Augustine reminding us that restless hearts find their rest in God. From the Cosmos: Hugh Ross reflecting on fine-tuned constants, Jennifer Wiseman marveling at the stability of universal laws, and the testimony of galaxies, supernovae, and gravitational forces as echoes of divine order. From Reformed Tradition: Bavinck expounding the immutability of God, Warfield grounding faith in revelation's certainty. From Wesleyan Witnesses: Wesley's call to awaken from spiritual sleep, and the Holy Club's zeal for disciplined grace.
The Journey You Will Take: Over these final three months of this year, you will be led to confront the false promises of relativism, rediscover God's protective boundaries, marvel at His unchanging glory, and resist the deadly ease of spiritual complacency. You will walk the ancient paths while hearing the discoveries of modern astrophysics echoing their truth. And above all, you will be pointed to Jesus Christ-the Alpha and Omega, the One in whom all things hold together.
The Invitation: This volume is for all who sense that neither cold rationalism nor shallow inspiration can satisfy the human heart. Come. Walk the ancient paths. Listen to voices from the first century and discoveries from the twenty-first. Marvel at the heavens and kneel before the throne. The God who names the stars is the God who cal
