Michael Faraday (September 22, 1791-August 25, 1867) was an English chemist and naturalist. In 1833, he was honored as professor of chemistry at the prestigious Royal Institute. He pioneered the liquefaction of gases and discovered benzene, which is used in aniline dyes, perfumes, and high explosives.
Michael Faraday's scientific contributions include the discovery of electrolysis, electromagnetic induction, the concept of magnetic lines of force, and the invention of the first electrical generator in 1831. Michael Faraday avowed:
<It is permitted to the Christian to think of death; he is even represented as praying that God would teach him to number his days. Words are given him: "Thanks be unto God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." And though the thought of death brings the thought of judgment, it also brings to the Christian the thought of Him who died, who rose again for the justification of those who believe in Him.
The Christian who is taught by God (by His Word and Holy Spirit) finds his guide in the Word of God, and commits the keeping of his soul in the hands of God. He looks for no assurance beyond what the Word of God can give him; and if his mind is troubled by the cares and fears which may assail him, he can go nowhere but to the throne of grace and to Scripture.
No outward manifestation can give either instruction or assurance to him, nor can any outward opposition or trouble diminish his confidence in Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness; but to them who are called, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. The Christian religion is a revelation, and that revelation is the Word of God.> 1791MF001
Michael Faraday believed:
<The Bible, and it alone, with nothing added to it nor taken away from it by man, is the sole and sufficient guide for each individual, at all times and in all circumstances....Faith in the divinity and work of Christ is the gift of God, and evidence of this faith is obedience to the commandment of Christ.>1791MF002
In 1861, in writing to a scientist friend, Michael Faraday stated:
<Since peace is alone the gift of God; and as it is He who gives it, why should we be afraid? His unspeakable gift in His beloved Son is the ground of no doubtful hope.> 1791MF003
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Endnotes:
1791MF001. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Michael Faraday. Walter Jerrold, Michael Faraday, Man of Science, p. 120. Stephen Abbott Northrop, D.D., A Cloud of Witnesses (Portland, OR: American Heritage Ministries, 1987; Mantle Ministries, 228 Still Ridge, Bulverde, Texas), p. 147.
1791MF002. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Michael Faraday. George Wilson, Short Biographies for the People, Vol. IV. Stephen Abbott Northrop, D.D., A Cloud of Witnesses (Portland, Oregon: American Heritage Ministries, 1987; Mantle Ministries, 228 Still Ridge, Bulverde, Texas), p. 147-8. Ken Curtis, Ph.D., et. al., "Michael Faraday: At Play in the Fields of the Lord" Stories Behind Great Scientists-Fifth in a Series (Worcester, PA: Glimpses, published by the Christian History Institute, 1995), p. 2. Charles Ludwig, Michael Faraday-Father of Electronics (Herald Press, 1978).
1791MF003. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Michael Faraday. Henry M. Morris, Men of Science-men of God (El Cajon, CA: Master Books, Creation Life Publishers, Inc., 1990), pp. 37-38. Ken Ham, "Who Said It" (Florence, KY: Prayer News, Creation Science Ministries, October/November 1994), Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 3-4.
1791MF004. William J. Federer, American Quotations (2014). Michael Faraday, 1861, in a letter to a scientist friend. Ken Curtis, Ph.D., et. al., "Michael Faraday: At Play in the Fields of the Lord" Stories Behind Great Scientists-Fifth in a Series (Worcester, PA: Glimpses, published by the Christian History Institute, 1995), p. 2. Charles Ludwig, Michael Faraday-Father of Electronics (Herald Press, 1978).