BioLogos is fundamentally Christian in their views on Christ and salvation; they openly express a belief in God-controlled evolution which some Christians find controversial.
Scripture presents Creation in a way subject to various interpretations.
The Bible seems to portray Adam and Eve as literal historical individuals, and certainly not as imaginary or symbolic figures.
How do I balance standing firm in my beliefs about creation with showing love and respect to those who hold different views?
In what ways might my approach to discussing controversial topics like evolution and creation need to change to better reflect Christ's love?
How can I deepen my understanding of the biblical account of creation to be better prepared for thoughtful discussions on this topic?
"Science and faith in harmony" is the slogan of the BioLogos organization. We believe science and faith are in harmony; however, science is fallible where God is not. We must be careful not to prefer scientific trends—or our own traditional views—above what God is teaching in the Bible.
What are the potential benefits organizations like BioLogos that seek to bridge science and faith? What risks come with these efforts?
In what ways does our interpretation of Genesis 1-2 impact our overall understanding of Scripture and our approach to evangelism?
Scripture makes it abundantly clear that God is responsible for the creation and design of everything which exists. That includes all life on earth. Believers disagree about exactly what aspects of the creation account are literal or poetic. Some of those differences have greater impact than others. BioLogos takes the view of “theistic evolution,” which implies that God’s mechanism for creation included natural forces and changes over time.
BioLogos speaks of two stories of Creation: one where Genesis 1 ends with the first human race and another about the creation of two specific humans later. However, a study of the Hebrew literary style – and the style of Moses in particular – shows that the first chapter is an overview, while the second is a more focused description of the first. Biologos also postulates that Adam and Eve were symbolic, mythological characters who represented an idea. This is concerning, as Paul refers to Adam as a historic individual who brought death to all mankind (Romans 5:12-14). Lastly, BioLogos believes that macro-evolution (one genus to another) is part of God’s creation and that all life has a shared genetic structure. Some Christians think this conflicts with different creatures each reproducing “after its own kind” (Genesis 1:21, 24-25). Additionally, Paul states that all flesh is unique, each species having its own distinct body and structure (1 Corinthians 15:38-39).
BioLogos, in our view, does a service to Christians and non-believers in finding bridges to conversation. Their theological viewpoint lines up with most orthodox Christian theology. BioLogos does not present views fundamentally incompatible with the gospel. However, we disagree with their views on evolution and God's role in creation.
When disagreeing with others, God calls us to respond and interact with love, respect, and humility. Scripture teaches us to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) and to do so with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15). Even in areas of significant disagreement, we are instructed to maintain unity in Christ (Ephesians 4:3) and to treat others as we would want to be treated (Matthew 7:12). This doesn't mean compromising our beliefs but rather engaging in thoughtful, compassionate dialogue that honors God and values the inherent worth of those with whom we disagree.
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