1. The earth is a sphere (Isaiah 40:22). "It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth"
Now: The earth is a sphere
Then: The earth was a flat disk.
2. Incalculable number of stars (Jeremiah 33:22). "As the host of heaven cannot be numbered."
Now: Incalculable number of stars
Then: Only 1,100 stars.
3. Free float of earth in space (Job 26:7). "He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing."
Now: Free float of earth in space.
Then:Earth sat on a large animal.
4. Creation made of invisible elements (Hebrews 11:3). "Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear."
Now: Creation made of invisible elements (atoms).
Then: Science was ignorant on the subject.
5. Each star is different (1 Corinthians 15:41). "There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory."
Now: Each star is different.
Then: All stars were the same.
6. Light moves (Job 38:19,20). "Where is the way where light dwelleth? and as for darkness, where is the place thereof, That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof, and that thou shouldest know the paths to the house thereof?" Now: Light moves.
Then: Light was fixed in place.
7. Air has weight (Job 28:25)."To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure."
Now: Air has weight.
Then: Air was weightless.
8. Winds blow in cyclones (Ecclesiastes 1:6). "The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth again according to his circuits."
Now: Winds blow in cyclones.
Then: Winds blew straight.
9. Blood is the source of life and health (Leviticus 17:11). "For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul."
Now: Blood is the source of life.
Then: Sick people must be bled.
10. Ocean floor contains deep valleys and Mountains (2 Samuel 22:16; Jonah 2:6). "And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils. I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; the earth with her bars was about me for ever: yet hast thou brought up my life from corruption, O LORD my God."
Now: Ocean floor contains deep valleys and mountains.
Then: The ocean floor was flat.
11. Ocean contains springs (Job 38:16). "Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth? "
Now: Ocean contains springs.
Then: Ocean fed only by rivers and rain.
12. When dealing with disease, hands should be washed under running water (Leviticus 15:13). "And when he that hath an issue is cleansed of his issue; then he shall number to himself seven days for his cleansing, and wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in running water, and shall be clean.
Now: When dealing with disease, hands should be washed under running water.
Then: Hands washed in still water.