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The Good Book Blog, a resource from the faculty of Talbot School of Theology, features articles that explore contemporary ideas from the perspective of the Bible — the “Good Book” — including topics such as apologetics, biblical studies, theology, philosophy, spiritual formation, ministry and leadership. Find out more about what sets Talbot apart and how it prepares Christian leaders through its degree programs.

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Did the Universe Begin with Nothing?
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — February 22, 2019
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dear Dr. Craig, A hidden...
A Square Meal
Mick Boersma — February 21, 2019
The Mountain Democrat in the California gold mining town of Placerville once printed an advertisement for the 'Hope and Neptune' restaurant: "We...
Five Things to Help Us Live for What Really Matters
Erik Thoennes — February 20, 2019
I love the autofocus feature on my camera. I know serious photographers will cringe when they read that, but I’m not a serious photographer, and I...
Do you want to be sanctified while you work?
David Talley — February 19, 2019
“Business is an environment that both reveals and refines a person’s character and spirituality.” This quote is taken from Scott Rae’s chapter, “...
How then are you loved?
Rejoicing on the ‘Even As’ Gospel of John 17
Thaddeus Williams — February 18, 2019
Take the phrase—“You’re the first person I have ever told…” In two decades of ministry, I have had the privilege of hearing this phrase more than...
Top 10 Apologetics Tips of 2018
Sean McDowell — February 13, 2019
For the past three years, I have been tweeting an apologetics tip each day (well, at least most days I can think of one!). Here are the Top 10...
The (Ir)Resistible Old Testament
A Review of Andy Stanley’s "Irresistible"
Charlie Trimm — February 11, 2019
In recent decades the church has seen droves of people leave for a variety of reasons (for more on this trend, see the book A Recipe for Disaster...
Do Extraordinary Events Require Extraordinary Evidence?
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — February 08, 2019
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Hi Dr Craig, You have written...
Paul’s Name Change
Gary Manning Jr — February 06, 2019
Did Saul change his name to Paul when he became a follower of Jesus? This seems to be a common opinion among Christians. Shortly before the movie “...
A Liturgy for Fasting and Prayer
Kenneth Berding — February 04, 2019
I recently participated inA Call to Fast and Prayat Biola. This event was the vision of Peter Brown (a current graduate student at Biola). Fifty or...
Assessing McLaren, Pagitt, Bell, & Jones 1
Scott Smith — January 30, 2019
The following is an excerptfrom R. Scott Smith's blog. Previously, I gave summaries of their updated views. Now, I shift to some assessment. Based...
On Heaven (and Hell): Alan Gomes and Randy Alcorn
Kenneth Berding — January 28, 2019
Ever since the day God got a hold of my life as a teenager, I have wanted to learn everything I could about heaven. In fact, thinking about the...
Is Fine-Tuning Consistent with Theism?
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — January 25, 2019
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Hello Dr Craig, I find the "Fine...
If God Entered Human History, How Would We Know?
Sean McDowell — January 23, 2019
Christians often make a positive case that Jesus is God by pointing to fulfilled prophecy, the reliability of the Gospels and the resurrection of...
Persistent Prayer
Matthew Williams — January 22, 2019
Why should we persevere in prayer? Great question. Here is Jesus’s answer, from Luke 18:2-7: In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared...
Pardoned Sin and Justice
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — January 18, 2019
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question If I am guilty of a grave sin (I...
Top 10 Think Biblically Podcasts of 2018
Sean McDowell — January 16, 2019
This year was the first full year of theThink Biblically Podcast, sponsored byTalbot School of Theology. I have had the privilege of being the...
Does the New Testament Replace the Old? A Response to Andy Stanley
Jeffrey Volkmer — January 15, 2019
Several days ago I was asked by the Christian Post to respond to a recent opinion column by North Point Community Church senior pastor Andy Stanley...
Powerful Prayers
Matthew Williams — January 14, 2019
I was putting my sons to bed one night. I said my good nights, and I was just lying there for a few moments when I heard my six-year-old son say...
God and the Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — January 11, 2019
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dear Dr Craig, I'm a Christian...
Jesus’s Pattern of Prayer
Matthew Williams — January 09, 2019
That Jesus was a man of prayer is without question. My guess is he spent extended time each and every day praying to his Father in order to find...
What kind of person do you hope to be in twenty years?
Kenneth Berding — January 07, 2019
Recently, Trudi and I hosted six of my current college students for dinner. (Note: as is our custom, we invited all my current students, but this...
Is Fine-Tuning Consistent with Theism?
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — January 04, 2019
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Hello Dr Craig, I find the "Fine...
Solving Interpretational Problems
Gary Manning Jr — January 02, 2019
When you are trying to make sense of a passage of Scripture – that is, a full scene or paragraph –you often need to decide between two competing...
Is Being the Best Explanation Good Enough?
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — December 21, 2018
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dear Dr Craig, In your debates on...