THE GOSPEL IN BIOLOGY
Biology invites us to look closely at life itself—its beginnings, its steps, and its remarkable coherence. From the smallest living cell to the vast complexity of the human body, life is ordered, sustained, and purposeful. Nothing lives unto itself; every organism depends on what it receives and contributes to what surrounds it. In this living interdependence, we are reminded that “in Him we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28).
At the cellular level, biology reveals a quiet faithfulness built into life. Cells grow, divide, repair, and sacrifice themselves for the good of the body. Death at the cellular level is often the means by which life is preserved at the whole. The gospel speaks the same language—life comes through self-giving love, and wholeness is maintained through sacrifice rather than grasping (John 12:24).
The genetic code carries instruction, memory, and identity. DNA does not improvise; it communicates. It speaks in a language written before the organism ever draws breath. The Bible tells us that creation was formed by the Word of God (Genesis 1:3), and biology shows us a world ordered by information, continuity, and inheritance—life received, not invented.
Beyond the individual organism, ecosystems teach us that life flourishes only where balance is honored. When one species takes without restraint, the whole system suffers. The gospel calls humanity to stewardship rather than domination, reminding us that creation is a gift to be cared for, not exploited (Genesis 2:15).
In Jesus Christ, the Author of life entered the biological world He created. He took on flesh, lived within its limits, and passed through death to bring life everlasting. Biology may not name Him, but it bears witness to His truth: life is sustained by giving, order is upheld by faithfulness, and all things hold together in Him (Colossians 1:16-17).
Lord of all life, open our eyes to see Your wisdom written into every living thing. Teach us to honor You as we study, steward, and marvel at Your creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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