Recommended Books

An instant bestseller by the founder of BioLogos, The Language of God provides a powerful conversion story and a winsome account of the harmony between science and faith in many key areas.

Origins lays out the various Christian perspectives on origins in a clear and approachable way. It has been used by many Christian high schools and colleges, helping students understand the range of views on issues of creation, intelligent design, and evolution. The accompanying video series can be used independently.

From BioLogos and InterVarsity Press, here are the stories of 25 people who have come to embrace evolution and faith, including Francis Collins, Scot McKnight, John Ortberg, James K.A. Smith, Jennifer Wiseman, and N.T. Wright.

This beautiful textbook by five Wheaton College professors explores mainstream scientific theories of origins in astronomy, cosmology, chemistry, geology, biology, physical anthropology, and genetics, giving a detailed picture of the sciences of origins along with how they fit into the story of God's creative and redemptive action.

This approachable book discusses belief in God, chaos, evolution, miracles, and prayer, and gives an answer to the question: Can a scientist believe?

A brilliant exploration of the relationship between Christian theology and the natural sciences by one of the world's foremost authorities.

Reflecting on the potential of the Imago Dei texts for developing an ethics of power rooted in compassion, their significance to the Christian community's calling in a violent world begins to come into focus.

This philosophically oriented volume addresses important theological topics in light of contemporary science, including divine action, the problem of natural evil, and eschatology.

Who is the God who creates? What is "creation"? Is it feasible for a natural scientist to maintain a belief in God's continuing creative activity? This cross-disciplinary resource voices a positive account of a Christian theology of creation.

This interdisciplinary collection of essays reflects on the significance of Jesus Christ for understanding the created world, particularly as that world is observed by the natural sciences.

When a meteorite crashes into Sam's school bike shed, his class have a LOT of questions about space, the universe, and life on earth. But can they believe in God AND the Big Bang? They make some cool discoveries that show them that, surprisingly, the answer is a clear yes.

Emerging adults want to believe that science and faith can coexist peacefully. Mere Science and Christian Faith holds out a vision for how that integration is possible.

What is it like to be a Christian doing scientific research? Research gives the believing scientist the opportunity to use creativity and imagination, to appreciate the beauty of the natural world, and to experience the joy of finding out new things – thinking God's thoughts after him.

The way religious Americans approach science is shaped by two fundamental questions: What does science mean for the existence and activity of God? What does science mean for the sacredness of humanity?

This conversational but nuanced book unfolds the doctrine of creation and invites us to look closely at who God is and who we are in relationship with God.

What was God’s intention for the beginning portions of the Bible? What is its cultural context? In this highly readable volume, John Walton formulates a literary and theological understanding of Genesis 1 within the context of the ancient Near Eastern world.

Addressing the controversies surrounding the evolution vs. creationism debate, this comprehensive text sheds light on this often murky issue without giving in to common presuppositions.

Genomic science indicates that humans descend not from an individual pair but from a large population. What does this mean for the basic claim of many Christians: that humans descend from Adam and Eve?

Scholars explore the theological consequences of evolutionary science for the doctrines of original sin, the image of God, and the problem of evil.

Insights from top geologists, highlighted by stunning photographs, provide a memorable guide to these ancient wonders of creation.

This book is a deeply personal story told by two respected scientists who hold opposing views on the topic of origins, share a common faith in Jesus Christ, and began a sometimes-painful journey to explore how they can remain in Christian fellowship when each thinks the other is harming the church.

Christian scholars weigh the evidence, explore the options, and challenge each other on the questions of creation and evolution. In a culture of increasing polarization, this is a model for charitable Christian dialogue.

Presents the current state of the conversation about origins among evangelicals representing four key positions on Origins.

This volume clearly outlines four primary views on Adam held by evangelicals, featuring top-notch proponents of each view presenting their positions in their own words and critiquing the positions with which they disagree. Contributors include Denis O. Lamoureux, John H. Walton, C. John Collins, and William Barrick.