Document Tag: Bible Study

Reflections on Gene Editing

The issue of embryonic genetic editing raises pressing questions: Can our Christian faith go hand in hand with this technology? Does genetic editing have the power to alter what makes us human? Are ethical dilemmas and biblical principles in conflict or do they complement each other? This series of inductive Bible studies by Ecuadorian scientist Álvaro Pérez will strengthen your confidence that God is with you in these questions and, in some cases, will point you to the answers. This resource is part of the IFES Logos and Cosmos Resource Library.

Towards a Missional Paradigm for Human Flourishing

This text is an introduction by Alejandra Ortiz to the 2025 collection of essays, Theology and the sciences for human flourishing: Lessons and perspectives on the dialogue between the sciences and theology in Latin America , written by Latin American catalysts and available from Andamio. Reflecting on Jesus and John the Baptist’s interactions in Luke 7, the chapter provides a biblical and theological foundation for a model of university mission that puts academic knowledge and the academic experience at its heart. Preceding Alejandra’s chapter is the table of contents for the entire book. Preceding Alejandra’s chapter is the table of contents for the entire book. This resource is part of the IFES Logos and Cosmos Initiative Resource Library. It is a translation of the Spanish original, also available in the Library.

Creation, food and sustainability

Liliane Alcantara created this guidebook as part of her 2024 project. It begins with six biblical-theological reflections on earth-keeping and food justice, followed by practical thoughts on how communities can put those priorities into practice and six Bible study discussion guides. This resource is part of the IFES Logos and Cosmos Initiative Resource Library. It is a translation of the Portuguese original.

Creation, food and sustainabilitty

Liliane Alcantara created this guidebook as part of her 2024 project. It begins with six biblical-theological reflections on earth-keeping and food justice, followed by practical thoughts on how communities can put those priorities into practice and six Bible study discussion guides. This resource is part of the IFES Logos and Cosmos Initiative Resource Library. It is a translation of the Portuguese original.

Threads of Hope

This collection of devotionals by forestry scholar Monica and her colleagues in ECU Costa Rica explores and puts into action the hope that Jesus is reconciling to Himself not only humanity but the whole of creation. It is the product of her 2023 LCI project called “Healing the earth of the Creator’s garden,” which was a response to the challenges of environmentally destructive monoculture forestry. This resource is part of the IFES Logos and Cosmos Initiative Resource Library. It is a translation of the Spanish original, also available in the Library.