
The issues of evolution and creation can take a while to work through, and it’s good to have friends with you along the way. We encourage you to get together with others to discuss your questions. What does Genesis really teach? How strong is the scientific evidence? How does God go about creating? Does what I think about evolution make a difference in my life? The following resources are great for small groups, whether a group on campus, a youth group at church, a Sunday school class, a prayer group, a book club, or friends in your dorm.
Enjoying the resources? Have any recommendations? We would appreciate your feedback at smallgroups@biologos.org!
#Resources for Adults
The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief
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 Book and Videos
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.
The Lost World of Genesis One
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.
Science & Christianity: Past, Present, and Future
“This 5-session study provides Christians scriptural considerations and scholarly information on some of the most fundamental, modern scientific concepts (creation, evolution, conservation, and transhumanism) so that both science and faith will be seen as critical components of a flourishing life.”
Evolution and the Imago Dei
If you believe that God is the creator, how could the truths about nature we discover through science be a threat to God?
Justo González on Creation
Resources Editor Kathryn Applegate reflects on historian Justo L. González's book Creation: The Apple of God’s Eye.
#Resources for Middle and High School
#Small Group Starter Tips
New to leading a small group discussion? Here are a few things to keep in mind as you begin.
- Start the meeting by asking each person to share something they’re learning about the topic or something that has been particularly meaningful to them.
- Allow everyone the opportunity to share their thoughts rather than one or two people dominating the discussion, and invite quiet participants to give their input.
- Be sensitive to the conversation getting bogged down on one issue and use a new discussion question to steer participants in a fresh direction.
- When necessary, remind participants to critique ideas, not people. Try to uphold other believers as part of the community of faith though you may disagree with their views.
- End with prayer and praise to God for his handiwork and our unity in Christ.
- Encourage everyone to keep up with the reading for the next session (when applicable) to get the most out of the discussion.