Monthly Archives: April 2017

Creation Through Christ

Posted on April 27, 2017 by rjs5

BioLogos is starting to release videos of the plenary talks (at least some of them) from the March Christ and Creation conference in Houston. This was a great time with much material worth some serious consideration. The first talk in … Continue reading →

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Before Galileo

Posted on April 25, 2017 by rjs5

I picked up another new book this week – to add to my stack. This book Evolution and the Fall contains a collection of essays by a number of authors including Biologist Darrel Falk, philosopher James K.A. Smith, theologian Joel … Continue reading →

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Consider the Devil(s)

Posted on April 20, 2017 by rjs5

When my son was in third or fourth grade he gave a year end report on Tasmanian Devils (image credit). These are fascinating carnivorous marsupials now found only on on the Australian Island state of Tasmania. But it wasn’t all … Continue reading →

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On the Resurrection

Posted on April 18, 2017 by rjs5

He is risen indeed! Yes a scientist can believe in the resurrection. Science trades in motivated belief, there are reasons for the positions taken and the theories accepted. But theology also trades in motivated belief. In his book Theology in … Continue reading →

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A Whale of a Story

Posted on April 13, 2017 by rjs5

No this one isn’t about Jonah. Rather it is about the fossil evidence and other evidence for the evolution of whales. Dennis Venema digs into this example in Adam and the Genome. Robert Asher has a chapter on whale evolution … Continue reading →

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A New Kind of Triumph

Posted on April 11, 2017 by rjs5

This last Sunday we celebrated the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, setting off the Holy Week events. The echoes of Scripture in this event are often recognized and preached, but still worth another look. Richard Hays in Echoes of … Continue reading →

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Evidence For Evolution

Posted on April 6, 2017 by rjs5

At the Christ and Creation conference last Friday morning Dennis Venema and Scot McKnight gave back to back talks based on their new book Adam and the Genome. The major points in 25 minutes each. Both excellent talks followed by … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Christ and Creation

Posted on April 4, 2017 by rjs5

I had the opportunity to speak on Sunday at a local church. The pastor is a friend I’ve known for years – since our kids were toddlers. The topic for the day was science and Christian faith. What does it … Continue reading →

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