Comments on: Trusting the Bridge

By: Dana

Dana — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 02:15:43 +0000

I completely agree with Lilyan’s comment above. BioLogos stokes the fires of many theological problems in Evolutionary Creationism. They encourage believe that good creation involved death. Francis Collins has acknowledged he does not believe in a literal Adam or Eve and he cannot trace the genetic diversity in humans back to two people. I’ve heard no discussion of how they resolve Paul’s discussion of first Adam and last Adam…though NT Wright’s partnership undoubtedly sews agnosticism there too. BioLogos rejects the notion of a universal flood, and I can only imagine what they do with other supernatural accounts in Scripture–Jonah, Jericho, healings, Christ’s body not decaying in the grave.
I have always appreciated your own writing, and Dr. Brand’s book Fearfully and Wonderfully Made became a favorite of mind in high school, spawning much of my interest in medicine. But I’m deeply concerned with your endorsement of BioLogos. May God purify and awaken his church.

By: DAVID N LOGAN

DAVID N LOGAN — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 14:45:21 +0000

As a 17 year old I stepped onto the bridge, putting my trust in The Lord Jesus and in God’s revelation from His word in Isa 53.6 ‘All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.’ – Go in at the first ‘all’ and come out at the last ‘all’ and you will find the bridge will hold, it has held secure for over 66 years for me and I have no doubts about the future. DNL

By: Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 16:35:52 +0000

In reply to Lilyan Eliason. Thank you. I'm not a scientist, and I'm open, so I appreciate the referral.

By: Lilyan Eliason

Lilyan Eliason — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 15:07:04 +0000

I too have most of your books on my shelf as they have helped me thru times of questioning. “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” I have read more than once.
And so I was deeply disappointed to read that you are now involved with Biologos which undermines the creative works of God.
One author, Jonathan Sarfati, Ph.D., among many, has authored books on refuting the compromise which progressive creationism and theistic evolution necessitate. I would highly recommend his books – our faith in the Bible is being eroded by the claims of evolution which cannot be irrefutably proven.

By: Rick Jebb

Rick Jebb — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 16:16:41 +0000

Great post Phil. I can’t wait to read it. It’s so refreshing to know of this growing body of work that takes the Gospel to the places of greater resistance with more honest and authentic voices. Leonard Cohen’s song “Anthem” reminds me of this modern calling. Peace. Rick Jebb

By: Tammy

Tammy — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 07:14:28 +0000

I would recommend Hugh Ross with Reasons to Believe as a better resource than Biologos. He and his group of scientists are brilliant and really explain the world through science and the Bible. Biologos relies on the theory of macro evolution which has never been proven and diminishes the power of God. RTB proves that the Bible had it right all along. Check them out!

By: Linda Cabe

Linda Cabe — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 01:15:15 +0000

Iene E.
Thank you for your words of clarification about the Bible. I needed that. “The Bible is not a history book nor a science book; it’s meant to point us to Jesus.” Thank you!

By: David Morris

David Morris — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:31:46 +0000

Dear Philip. I heard you speak recently in Torquay, UK about your work with Paul Brand.I purchased your book with interest as I have an old friend who you met that evening who had worked with Paul many years ago. Whilst reading your book I bookmarked the passage ‘Trusting the bridge” which summed up my present doubts/dilemma about faith. I completed reading the book only last night and returned to this passage and read it again before sleeping. Imagine my surprise when I received your blog in my Inbox this morning! Should I consider this as confirmation…maybe I need to put my doubts to one side and trust more! Thank you for your writing which has been a great inspiration over the years and helped me when wrestling with my faith.

By: Iene E

Iene E — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 13:56:49 +0000

I have never had to struggle to balance my belief in God and the scientific explanation of creation. I decided long ago that the Bible was never meant to be a science book or a history book, but is meant to point us to Christ. So, whenever I read of a new, more astonishing scientific discovery, I just say “How Great Thou Art!!” And I imagine the God who created the entire world, including science, laughing with joy as we unwrap more and more of creation, his gift to us.

And God saw that it was good.

By: Darlene Hixon

Darlene Hixon — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 12:36:33 +0000

Beautiful and intelligent description of the unexplainable realities of walking with God and toward God. Loved the video attachment. Thank you Phillip. .