Posts by Octavio Esqueda

Octavio Esqueda

Octavio Javier Esqueda is a professor of Christian higher education in the doctoral programs in educational studies at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. He was born and raised in Guadalajara, México, where he graduated with honors with a Licenciatura in Latin American Literature from the University of Guadalajara as well as two additional diplomas, one on religion and society and the second on journalism. He graduated with honors from Dallas Theological Seminary with an M.A. in Christian Education and completed his doctorate (Ph.D.) in Higher Education at the University of North Texas. He and his wife, Angélica, have two children Darío and Salma. Esqueda has several publications on theological education, Christian higher education, and literature. Teaching is his passion and has had the opportunity to teach in several countries on different academic levels. He is an avid soccer fan.

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New Wineskins, New Wine: Renewing the Church, the Mind and Hope in the Midst of a Divided and Broken World
Octavio Esqueda — September 12, 2023
These are times of constant change and uncertainty. Our lives have changed unpredictably, and we increasingly realize we have no control over them....
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Odres nuevos, vino nuevo: renovando la iglesia, la mente y la esperanza en medio de un mundo dividido y quebrantado
Octavio Esqueda — September 12, 2023
Estos son tiempos de constantes cambios e incertidumbre. Nuestras vidas han cambiado de maneras impredecibles y cada vez nos damos cuenta que no...
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Our Doctrine (Theology) And Our Behavior (Practice) Always Go Together
Octavio Esqueda — August 15, 2022
No one can really know God and not serve Him, and no one can adequately serve God without knowing Him. Our knowledge of God or theology always has...
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Nuestra doctrina (teología) y nuestra conducta (práctica) siempre van juntas
Octavio Esqueda — August 15, 2022
Nadie puede conocer realmente a Dios y no servirlo y nadie puede servir correctamente a Dios sin conocerlo. Nuestro conocimiento de Dios o teología...
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We Have a Living Hope for the Resurrection of Jesus
Octavio Esqueda — April 15, 2022
The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are the most crucial events of the Christian faith. Both events are united and make our salvation...
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Tenemos una esperanza viva por la resurrección de Jesús
Octavio Esqueda — April 15, 2022
La muerte y resurrección de Jesucristo son los eventos más trascendentales de la fe cristiana. Ambos acontecimientos están unidos y hacen posible...
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What do you and your church plan to do during Lent?
Octavio Esqueda — March 04, 2022
Christmas and Easter are the two key events in the Christian calendar. At Christmas, we celebrate the incarnation of the Son of God who became a...
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Educación cristiana: retrospectivas y perspectivas
Octavio Esqueda — February 25, 2022
Este nuevo libro en ingles y próximamente en español Christian Education: Retrospects and Prospects honra la vida y el ministerio del Dr. Robert...
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Christian Education: Retrospects and Prospects
Octavio Esqueda — February 25, 2022
This new book Christian Education: Retrospects and Prospects honors the life and ministry of Dr. Robert (Bob) W. Pazmiño. The book is a collection...
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Integrity Is the Essential Distinctive for a Follower of Christ
Octavio Esqueda — January 24, 2022
Integrity is the essential distinctive for a follower of Christ. Our character defines, proclaims and demonstrates our faith in a holy God to all...
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Faith and Works Always Go Together
Octavio Esqueda — September 24, 2021
I have frequently heard from many Christian leaders the claim that faith in Christ is the most important thing of all and that everything else is...
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The Aroma of Christ
Octavio Esqueda — August 27, 2021
“How time flies!” has become quite a common phrase for me in recent weeks. In a span of a few days, I celebrated several important anniversaries in...
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El aroma de Cristo
Octavio Esqueda — August 27, 2021
“¡Cómo pasa el tiempo!” se ha convertido en una frase bastante común para mí en las últimas semanas. En un lapso de pocos días se cumplen varios...
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El Patriotismo y Nuestra Ciudadanía Celestial
Octavio Esqueda — July 03, 2021
En el verano del 2018 tuve la oportunidad de estar en seis países diferentes. En cada uno de ellos se notaba un orgullo patriótico que unía a los...
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Patriotism and our Heavenly Citizenship
Octavio Esqueda — July 03, 2021
In the summer of 2018, I had the opportunity to be in six different countries. In each one of them I perceived a patriotic pride that united their...
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An Arrogant Theologian is Not From God
Octavio Esqueda — April 28, 2021
This post is also available in Spanish. “To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek Him the greatest adventure; to find Him, the...
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Un Teólogo Arrogante no es de Dios
Octavio Esqueda — April 28, 2021
This post is also available in English. “Enamorarse de Dios es el mayor romance; buscarle, la mayor aventura; encontrarle, el mayor logro humano”....
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42a. Conferencia Hispana de Biola
Tema: "La Palabra de Dios: Permaneciendo por Siglos y Todavía Relevante"
Octavio Esqueda, Angelica Esqueda — March 08, 2021
¿Recuerda su primera Biblia? Yo sí. Me la regaló mi futuro esposo cuando acepté a Jesús como mi salvador el verano de 1994. Pero este enorme...
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El ejemplo para todos los inmigrantes de un gran Reformador español
Octavio Esqueda — February 15, 2021
This post is also available in English. El ex monje Jerónimo, Antonio del Corro, fue uno de los reformadores más importantes e influyentes de...
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The example for all immigrants of a great Spanish Reformer
Octavio Esqueda — February 15, 2021
This post is also available inSpanish. The former Jerome monk, Antonio del Corro, was one of the most important and influential reformers in Spain...
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The song of Mary: The Attitudes of the Heart that Please God
Octavio Esqueda — December 21, 2020
This post is also available in Spanish. The song of Mary known as the Magnificat is one of the most beautiful psalms of praise in the Holy...
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The clothes that define our true appearance
Octavio Esqueda — December 09, 2020
This article is also available in Spanish. A cartoon of Mafalda, one of the most famous comic strips in Latin America written by the Argentine...
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La ropa que sí define nuestra verdadera apariencia
Octavio Esqueda — December 09, 2020
This article is also available in English. Una caricatura de Mafalda, una de las tiras cómicas más famosas en Latinoamérica escrita por el...
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The Reformation and Indulgences, Both Past and Present
Octavio Esqueda — October 31, 2020
Three years ago, the world celebrated the 500 years of the beginning of what is known as the Protestant Reformation. On October 31, 1517, the...
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I'm Tired
Octavio Esqueda — September 30, 2020
This post is also available inSpanish. I'm tired. I don't mean being physically tired from the normal activities of daily life that have now been...