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The Good Book Blog
Does “All” Always Mean “Every Single One” in the Bible? (Romans 11:26)
Kenneth Berding — October 23, 2023
We recently discussed Rom. 11:26 in my Romans class: “And in this way all Israel will be saved.” I told the class that even though this...
Biola News
Biola Launches Mental Health and the Church Initiative
Dr. Chris Adams’ research is helping serve the initiative with mental health resources for clergy members
Sarah Dougher — October 23, 2023
Biola University’s Rosemead School of Psychology launched a Mental Health and the Church Initiative this year to address how the enduring mental...
Biola News
Money Magazine Highlights Biola for Student Success and Affordability
Biola is a top choice for students, according to the national publication’s recent rankings
Jenna Mindel — October 20, 2023
Money Magazine named Biola University a “Best College in America” in their 2023 rankings. The national publication factored in dozens of data...
Think Biblically
An Agnostic Spends a Year with God
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 19, 2023
What would happen if an agnostic committed to thinking about God for a year? In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss the recent book "My Year with...
The Good Book Blog
An Israel Update from Biola’s Partner, Chosen People Ministries
Mitch Glaser — October 17, 2023
It is a disastrous time for Israelis and for the innocent Palestinian victims of Hamas. How can we, as followers of the Prince of Peace, Jesus the Messiah, respond to difficulties of this day?
Business. Ministry. Life.
What Crowell is About: Character, Relationships, Impact
Message from Crowell’s new Dean, Michael Arena
Michael Arena — October 16, 2023
“Being a believer in business today is both a tremendous opportunity to influence others and a significant challenge in confronting counter perspectives.”
Winsome Conviction
Episode 81: Tim Keller's Remarkable Civility
Rick Langer, Tim Muehlhoff — October 16, 2023
Tim Keller was a pastor in New York City who had enormous influence far beyond the city limits. He died of pancreatic cancer in May 2023. One of...
The Good Book Blog
70 Great Bible Passages for Group Prayer
Kenneth Berding — October 12, 2023
For the past five years, I have been leading twice-a-week prayer times at The Berdhouse, a residential Christian discipleship community that Trudi...
Think Biblically
Special Episode: An Inside Look at the War In Israel
Scott Rae — October 12, 2023
What on earth is going on in Israel this week? How is it affecting the Messianic Christians in Israel? What is being done to assist victims of the...
Biola News
Biola University Receives National Recognition for FirstGen Student Success
The university’s commitment to first-generation college students honored for third consecutive year
Reina Lee — October 09, 2023
For the third consecutive year, Biola University has achieved a special status for the institution’s commitment to first-generation student...
The Good Book Blog
Body/Soul Dualism and Intrinsic Change
William Lane Craig — October 09, 2023
Anthropological body/soul dualism certainly seems to be an implication of the teaching of Scripture, particularly concerning the intermediate state between the death of the body and the resurrection at the return of Christ. So we need to consider whether or not there are insuperable objections to such a view.
The Good Book Blog
Eight Ways to Improve Sunday Morning Church
Kenneth Berding — October 06, 2023
Have you ever been dissatisfied with how you engage with church on Sunday mornings? Here are eight suggestions (followed by three bonus...
Biola News
Biola University Ranked a Best College in America Again
Niche.com highlights Biola for film and music programs
Abi Goosen — October 06, 2023
Biola University is recognized as one of the best colleges in America by Niche.com’s latest ranking — “2024 Best Colleges.” The website highlights...
Think Biblically
The (Remarkable) State of Jesus Research
with Craig Blomberg
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 05, 2023
Can we actually discover the real Jesus? Could the disciples have remembered the teachings of Jesus when they wrote the Gospels decades later? Sean...
Biola News
Biola Recognizes Constitution Day with Special Event
United States Air Force Captain Hannah Durbin addresses student body on civic respect
Abi Goosen — October 04, 2023
Biola University recognized Constitution Day 2023 on Sept. 19 with a special address by United States Air Force Captain Hannah Durbin. Biola’s...
The Good Book Blog
Don’t Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the 10 Commandments of Self-Worship
Thaddeus Williams — October 04, 2023
Oxford’s Richard Dawkins, the self-described “militant atheist,” opens his dated bestseller The God Delusion by laying his cards on the table. He doesn’t want you to believe in a god who is “a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak.” Neither do I.
Business. Ministry. Life.
Biola Financial Planning Association Partners with Institute for Christian Financial Health
Certified peer-to-peer financial counseling is available to all Biola students
Shane Enete — October 03, 2023
“Financial anxiety is the second highest stressor of college students…”
Biola News
Wall Street Journal Names Biola on 2024 Best Colleges List
Biola is one of the top three Christian colleges highlighted for student experience
Jenna Mindel — October 02, 2023
Biola University is one of the best colleges in the nation, according to Wall Street Journal’s recent 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. report....
The Good Book Blog
Why I Thank God For My Doubts: A Personal Reflection
Sean McDowell — October 02, 2023
It might sound crazy, but I can honestly say that I thank God for my doubts. It’s not that I always appreciate having doubts. Sometimes doubts can...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 80: Why Talk To Someone If They Won't Change Their Mind?
Rick Langer, Tim Muehlhoff — October 02, 2023
Why bother having a discussion if the other party isn’t going to change their mind? Fair question, and it’s one we get a lot. So, let’s consider...
Biola News
Alumnus is Video Editor at Studio that Made New Mario Brothers Movie
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts Alumnus Ryan West’s perseverance in industry landed him the job with Illumination Entertainment
Nate Bell — September 29, 2023
How did alumnus Ryan West (’18) go from editing student films in high school to working on The Super Mario Brothers, a film that grossed over a...
Think Biblically
The Porn Wars
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 28, 2023
What is the state of the current debate over the morality and legality of pornography? Is porn really harmful? Can pro-porn and anti-porn groups...
The Good Book Blog
Was the Apostle Paul a Good Speaker?
Kenneth Berding — September 27, 2023
Was the Apostle Paul effective as a public speaker or not? Was Paul’s facility in rhetoric strong or weak? New Testament scholars disagree on how...
Biola News
Biola Professors Author Book on Innovative Faith Integration Concepts
Seven School of Education faculty members collaborated on the new book “Biblical Integration Models for Education”
Abi Goosen — September 25, 2023
What are the best methods for integrating faith in the classroom today? A new book written and edited by seven Biola University School of Education...
Biola News
Biola Welcomes Largest Incoming Class Since the Pandemic
Bold faith for a bright future: Biola aims to prepare the next generation of leaders
Sarah Dougher — September 22, 2023
Biola University welcomed its largest incoming class this fall since the pandemic, surpassing enrollment goals. Over 5,000 students are enrolled at...