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<strong>Series:</strong> Ephesians 4:1-6: A Call of Christian Unity

Series: Ephesians 4:1-6: A Call of Christian Unity

This series discusses the importance of unity among Christ’s believers. Ross Hastings, an expert in the areas of both chemistry and pastoral theology, is eager to see the church seek out unity rather than divisions in this science/faith interface. Unpacking Ephesians 4:1-6, he explains that unity in Christ through the Holy Spirit is the primary concern of both Jesus as seen in John 17 and Paul in Ephesians 4, making this matter pressing. He urges all believers to be in agreement that God indeed created, yet to be in dialogue over how that creative process occurred.
Mar 08, 2013 
Ross Hastings 
Christian Unity
A Plea to My Shepherds

A Plea to My Shepherds

... I would exhort these, my fellow conservative evangelical shepherds and thinkers, to set aside all reticence and fear, emerge from anonymity, and storm the forum of discourse, engaging this most pressing matter with vigor, equanimity, and humility. In doing so, know upfront that there will be few handrails to guide; you will not be building upon an extensive precedence of published conservative thought.
Feb 27, 2013 
Stephen Blake 
Christian Unity, Young Earth Creationism, Old Earth Creationism
159
Evangelicalism and Adaptation

Evangelicalism and Adaptation

I look my students dead straight in the eye and tell them that no matter what, debate within the intellectual sphere cannot and should not take away or diminish the importance of the personal nature of their faith. The intellect, to use a scientific phrase, while necessary for the faith, is not sufficient
Feb 22, 2013 
Justin Topp 
Christian Unity
8
Does Evolution Compromise Human Morality?

Does Evolution Compromise Human Morality?

Once we have a scientific hypothesis for how something exists, it is tempting to make the philosophical inference that this is also why it exists.
Jan 14, 2013 
Loren Haarsma 
Morality & Ethics, Atheism & Scientism
78
<strong>Series:</strong> Harmonizing Science, Ethics, and Praxis

Series: Harmonizing Science, Ethics, and Praxis

In this three-part series, Cal DeWitt offers insights and examples of why science and ethics must work together to help us make informed, practical decisions within our society. DeWitt’s science-ethics-praxis model provides a framework by which we can live more effectively as God’s stewards.
Jan 09, 2013 
Calvin DeWitt 
Morality & Ethics, Creation Care
<strong>Series:</strong> To Serve and Preserve—Genesis 2 and the Human Calling

Series: To Serve and Preserve—Genesis 2 and the Human Calling

In this series, David Buller pays careful attention to the original language and cultural context of Genesis 2, revealing that our responsibility to care for creation is a sacred task given to us by God, not merely a modern secular activity. By taking Scripture seriously, we learn that we have a God-given mandate to be diligent stewards of His creation.
Jan 03, 2013 
David Buller 
Morality & Ethics, Creation Care, Genesis
Gracious Dialogue

Gracious Dialogue

Our desire to engage in gracious dialogue with fellow believers who reject biological evolution has been receiving increased attention in both the Christian and secular press. More importantly, we are being joined in this reconciling project by our brothers and sisters in Christ who have often been defined primarily as our “opponents”.
Jul 21, 2012 
 
Christian Unity, Old Earth Creationism, BioLogos, Young Earth Creationism, ID Movement
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<strong>Series:</strong> Thinking Aloud Together

Series: Thinking Aloud Together

This series by Scot McKnight relates a lecture given at the 2012 BioLogos workshop for Evangelical theologians, scientists, authors and pastors. He explains that evolution is taught in public schools, and therefore must be addressed by Evangelical pastors in the churches as well. This will educate a whole generation of upcoming scientists on the issues of science and faith. Overall, he encourages scientists and pastors to collaborate on the issue as they rethink the long held interpretations of Genesis 1-3.
Apr 26, 2012 
Scot McKnight 
Christian Unity, BioLogos
The Source of Human Value

The Source of Human Value

In this video, physicist Ard Louis describes that our value and purpose do not come from whether or not we were created by an evolutionary mechanism. Evolution may tell us something about how we were created, but it is not the source of our worth.
Oct 19, 2011 
Ard Louis 
Morality & Ethics, Atheism & Scientism, Young Earth Creationism
14
Six Reasons Young Christians Leave Church

Six Reasons Young Christians Leave Church

A five-year project headed by the Barna Group explores the opportunities and challenges of faith development among teens and young adults within a rapidly shifting culture.
Oct 13, 2011 
 
Christian Unity
11
<strong>Series:</strong> Francis Collins and Karl Giberson Interview

Series: Francis Collins and Karl Giberson Interview

In this six part series, Karl Giberson discusses evolution with BioLogos founder Francis Collins as it relates to the scientific community and the church. Their conversation addresses Collins’ scientific perspectives, his Christian faith, and the abundant evidence for evolution. Throughout, the two critique various unscientific approaches to evolution such as Young Earth Creationism and Intelligent Design. Overall, they both express the deep need for the Church in America to accept evolution as a valuable, true theory as well as to cultivate a richer understanding of the Bible among the people.
Apr 09, 2011 
Karl Giberson, Collins, Francis 
Christian Unity, BioLogos, ID Movement, Young Earth Creationism
The Weapon of Science, the Sword of the Spirit, and a Call to Prayer

The Weapon of Science, the Sword of the Spirit, and a Call to Prayer

My perception is that science is a tool, but I fear that far too often we as evangelicals have perceived it as a weapon.
Dec 02, 2010 
Kerry L. Bender 
Christian Unity
71
Why Must the Church Engage in Scientific Discourse?

Why Must the Church Engage in Scientific Discourse?

In this video conversation, Os Guinness addresses the question of why it is essential for Christians to engage in scientific discourse. Resistance, skepticism, and hostility to science are not biblical precepts, but views that originated from Christian movements that emerged in the 19th century.
Mar 03, 2010 
Os Guinness 
Christian Unity
5
BioLoguration

BioLoguration

It happened again this week. I received an e-mail from a student at a major university who is in the midst of a profound personal crisis.
Apr 29, 2009 
Francis Collins 
Christian Unity, BioLogos
19
Framing the Conversation

Framing the Conversation

When Christians discuss creation, evolution, and design, it is easy to focus immediately on areas of controversy and disagreement. We think it is important to start by pointing out certain areas on which nearly all Christians agree.
Mar 18, 2013 
Deborah Haarsma, Haarsma, Loren 
Science & Worldviews, Christian Unity
5
Willing to be Wrong

Willing to be Wrong

The debate is often not about evidence, but about making sure that others do not transgress our interpretive boundaries and insist that we're wrong. We've bitten from the tree of knowledge and we love its taste.
Sep 29, 2012 
Randal Hardman 
Christian Unity, ID Movement, Young Earth Creationism, Old Earth Creationism
54
<strong>Series:</strong> Roger Nicole's Polemic Theology

Series: Roger Nicole's Polemic Theology

Christians are to be held to a higher standard for how we treat our opponents and their arguments than are unbelievers. Whether engaging with those who despise the faith or with our brothers and sisters in Christ with whom we differ in important doctrinal issues, we are called to love, even as much as we are called to truth. In this series, Roger Nicole explores a distinctively Christian way of dealing with conflict by posing three questions: What do I owe the person who differs from me? What can I learn from the person who differs from me? How can I cope with the person who differs from me?
Jun 08, 2012 
Roger Nicole 
Christian Unity
A Mediating Voice

A Mediating Voice

In today’s video, theologian Dr. Chris Tilling discusses the need for a mediating voice in the science and faith discussion: "The problem is that not all Scripture wants to be read literally, and to do so is to bypass some of the truth contained in it."
Apr 15, 2012 
Chris Tilling 
Christian Unity
7
Southern Baptist Voices: An Ongoing Series

Southern Baptist Voices: An Ongoing Series

This week, we take that commitment to engage in charitable dialogue with those who disagree with us by posting the first of several essays from Southern Baptist scholars, along with our responses to their concerns and arguments—a series we are calling Southern Baptist Voices.
Feb 27, 2012 
Darrel Falk, Sprinkle, Mark 
Christian Unity, Young Earth Creationism, BioLogos
4
BioLoguration II

BioLoguration II

We want to cultivate a world where Christian young people feel emboldened in their faith—rather than weakened—when they come to understand the strength of the scientific data.
Dec 21, 2011 
Darrel Falk 
Christian Unity, BioLogos
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