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The Good Book Blog
Misunderstanding Genre in Biblical Studies: A Summary of Recent Developments
Kenneth Berding — December 27, 2024
I just finished reading Andrew Judd’s new book, Modern Genre Theory: An Introduction for Biblical Studies. Judd’s goal was to introduce advanced...
The Good Book Blog
Joy to the World Isn’t a Christmas Song? Questioning an Urban Legend
Kenneth Berding — December 24, 2024
It has become trendy in recent years to publicly proclaim that Joy to the World was not originally written as a song about Christ’s First Coming,...
Think Biblically
We Who Wrestle with God: Book Review
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 24, 2024
Jordan Peterson is one of the leading intellectuals of our day. He is a mega-selling author, psychologist, and popular influencer. In this...
The Good Book Blog
Herod, the King of the Jews
Gary Manning Jr — December 23, 2024
When the magi showed up in Bethlehem, they asked “Where is he who was born King of the Jews?” (Matt 2:2). Why did this question cause Herod to...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 112: Surprise People Like G.K. Chesterton
Tim Muehlhoff, Mark Muha — December 23, 2024
We regularly host episodes speaking with people who are doing civility right. These “Reports From The Front” provide insights and illustrations...
The Good Book Blog
Growing Toward Maturity in Christ
Kevin Lawson — December 20, 2024
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body,...
The Good Book Blog
Crecer en la Madurez en Cristo
Kevin Lawson — December 20, 2024
Ahora me gozo en lo que padezco por vosotros, y cumplo en mi carne lo que falta de las aflicciones de Cristo por su cuerpo, que es la iglesia; de...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Ethics of psychedelic treatments; Child labor powering batteries
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 20, 2024
Topics this week: Veterans are increasingly exploring psychedelic treatments in Mexico for trauma and brain injuries, raising medical, ethical, and...
Biola News
Biola University 2024 Wrapped
Enjoy a snapshot of five of the top Biola moments of 2024
Sarah Dougher — December 18, 2024
As we prepare to ring in the new year, here’s a look at some of the top 2024 moments at Biola University. Mock Rock The tradition goes on! Biola’s...
Think Biblically
Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Discipleship
with Brant Himes
Sean McDowell — December 17, 2024
Who was the "real" Bonhoeffer and why has he left such an enduring legacy? What can we learn from his life today? And is the new film about his...
Biola News
Ten Students Inducted Into Biola University Epsilon Kappa Epsilon Honor Society
Only 5% of the graduating undergraduate class are invited into the society
Sarah Dougher — December 16, 2024
Biola University has selected a total of 10 graduating undergraduate students for membership into the university’s honors baccalaureate society,...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: AI video generator; designer babies are now teens; UK bans puberty blockers for children
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 13, 2024
This week, Sean & Scott discuss: UK bans puberty blockers for children, citing insufficient evidence of safety and efficacy, sparking...
Biola News
Alumna Wins 2024 Eureka! Gold Award for New Children’s Book
Marie Chan (’00) wins 2024 Eureka! Gold Award for "Mamie Takes a Stand"
Grace McBride — December 12, 2024
Biola University alumna Marie Chan (’00) is a recipient of the 2024 Eureka! Gold Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for her new children’s book, ...
The Good Book Blog
Eleven Hindrances to Answered Prayer
Kenneth Berding — December 11, 2024
What are some of the most common hindrances to answered prayer? Not Asking for Anything: James 4:2b says, “You do not have, because you do not ask....
Think Biblically
Eye-Opening New Study on Porn
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 10, 2024
The Barna Group has released a new alarming study about the extent and impact of pornography in the culture and the church. Some of the findings...
Biola News
Biola Students Excel in Financial Competition, Managing $250K Real-World Investment Portfolio
Crowell School of Business professor’s financial literacy workshops and classes equip students to think biblically about managing their finances
Katelyn Ho — December 09, 2024
Students of the Biola University student investment committee with the Crowell School of Business recently competed against five other local...
Biola News
Alumnus Serves Los Angeles Community as Surgical and Trauma Care Fellow
Eddie Cho (’12) took advantage of Biola resources to attain a trauma fellowship post-graduation
Charlotte McKinley — December 09, 2024
Alumnus Eddie Cho (B.S. ’12) is now a Surgical Critical Care and Trauma/Acute Care Surgery Fellow at the University of Southern California, but his...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 111: Rebecca McLaughlin On A Manner Of Speaking
Rebecca McLaughlin, Tim Muehlhoff — December 09, 2024
Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin (Ph.D. Cambridge University) joins today's episode to speak with Tim on how to engage challenging questions and...
The Good Book Blog
We Cannot Fence the World Out
Adam Day — December 09, 2024
Hobbits are fond of laughing, eating, drinking, and eating some more. In fact, Tolkien (in The Lord of the Rings) describes them as eating six...
The Good Book Blog
Watching Both Ourselves and Our Teaching
Kevin Lawson — December 06, 2024
If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good...
The Good Book Blog
Cuidar de Nosotros Mismos y de Nuestra Enseñanza
Kevin Lawson — December 06, 2024
Si esto enseñas a los hermanos, serás buen ministro de Jesucristo, nutrido con las palabras de la fe y de la buena doctrina que has seguido....
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: IVF Mix-Up; Assisted Suicide Legislation; Faith Amid Chaos; Hunter's Pardon
Scott Rae, Erik Thoennes — December 06, 2024
This week, Scott and Erik Thoennes discuss: IVF Mix-Up Drama: A heartbreaking in vitro fertilization mix-up forces two families to navigate moral,...
The Good Book Blog
What Would Happen if You Became a Christian? A Thought Experiment
Kenneth Berding — December 04, 2024
Let me invite you into a thought experiment. What if you became a Christian? What would change? I’m talking about an actual disciple of Jesus, not...
Think Biblically
Best-selling Evangelistic Book Update
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 03, 2024
What makes Jesus so different than other religious leaders? How can you prove Christianity is true? How should we evaluate the claim that “Jesus...
Biola News
Biola Professor Received Same Award as C.S. Lewis for Work in Early English Literature
Dr. Aaron Kleist, professor of English, won the 2024 Sir Israel Gollancz Prize
Sarah Dougher — November 26, 2024
Dr. Aaron Kleist, professor of English, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Sir Israel Gollancz Prize. The British Academy gives the award...