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The Key to Professional Development
The Power of Mentorship
Zachary Alsens — May 23, 2017
Two years ago people were telling Tebraie that he should apply to be a Resident Advisor. Since being hired for the job, twice, he has grown to love...
The Good Book Blog
A Story of Genesis 11: “And He Walked West”
David Talley — May 23, 2017
Everyone loves a story. I think that is one of the reasons the Old Testament is primarily a story. However, many of the stories of the Old Testament often lack the kind of details that help you understand the characters. A good practice for you is to think through certain stories of the Old Testament and seek to create some depth to the characters. Of course, you have take some freedom and read between the lines, but it can be a lot of fun and very enriching to you and others. It can also serve as a discussion starter. I am offering you one such story based on Genesis 11. I simply try to draw the reader further into what it was like to be a character in the story. Happy reading ...
The Good Book Blog
How Do We Make Theology Come Alive for Students?
Sean McDowell — May 22, 2017
How do we make theology engaging and interesting for students? While I certainly don’t claim to have it all figured out, and am always looking for some creative and new ideas, here are four lessons I have learned from roughly two decades of teaching and speaking to students on theological issues ...
GRIT
Alex Bell's Last Word
Alex Bell — May 22, 2017
I’m trying to write my final words for you guys, knowing that I’m starting a long line of girls who will set up camp here and eventually have to...
The Good Book Blog
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Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — May 19, 2017
Dear Dr. Craig, I became a believer last year after one of your books helped remove an obstacle to my faith. I’ve studied the Bible on and off for roughly 10 years, but I now have a renewed sense of urgency and desire for diving deeper into scripture and theology. But I don’t know where to start with theology (apart from Defenders). I was raised in a non-religious family and have little background knowledge on the different denominations and theological schools of thought in Christendom. The huge number of theology books available make it seem impossible to know what to choose. Do you have any suggestions for systematic theology texts (and anything else you might think helpful)? ...
The Good Book Blog
When God Moves Your Heart
Dave Keehn — May 18, 2017
Where does inspiration come from? Where does the motivation to use one’s gifts and passions to make a difference begin? Jane Goodall said, “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Are we the source of action or does that spark come from something else? I would like to propose God is the beginning of movements that bring change; history is the record of mankind’s response to the divine prompting ...
The Good Book Blog
Goodness Is Good for Us
Greg Ganssle — May 17, 2017
One summer, I drove from my parent’s home in New Jersey to where I was working in Minnesota. Somewhere in Indiana, I saw the all too familiar flashing lights of a state trooper. I was speeding, and I knew it. I was going sixty-eight in a fifty-five zone. I had a pit in my stomach. I hated the fact that I was caught. Not only does the speeding ticket cost money, but my ego took a hit as well. I was resentful. I don’t like being in the wrong. More than that, I hate being held accountable when I am wrong ...
Biola News
Two Women Tennis Seniors Finish Strong After Four Years Together
Athletes recollect their college experience at Biola
Clavel Candelaria — May 17, 2017
Seniors Madeline Heer and Kelsey Post have had a journey together for the past four years that no other athletes on the current Biola University’s...
Student Life Blog
Managing Procrastination
Norlan Hernandez — May 16, 2017
Whether you are a recent high school grad or a full-time employee and mother of three, procrastination has no reserve.
The Good Book Blog
Have You Been Asking the Right Question?
Karin Stetina — May 16, 2017
What is my purpose in life? This is a question that plagues each and every one of us. The Westminster confession puts the question this way: "What is the chief and highest end of man?" Countless books and blogs have addressed this question. But are we really asking the right question? ...
GRIT
Mixed Race, Matched Grace
a chapel talk by Chantelle Gibbs
Jasmyne Bell — May 15, 2017
Alumna & adjunct Professor Chantelle Gibbs discusses the joys and struggles of being bi-racial.
The Good Book Blog
The Apostolic Fathers: Interview with Ken Berding
The Good Book Blog — May 15, 2017
Kenneth Berding (Professor of New Testament at Talbot School of Theology) recently wrote and published The Apostolic Fathers: A Narrative Introduction. We wanted to learn more about this book, so we had Ken respond to some questions ...
Student Life Blog
Night(s) of the Living Dead?
John Tuttle — May 15, 2017
10 ways to keep Finals Week from turning you into a zombie.
Business. Ministry. Life.
Alumni Spotlight: Wes Wasson ('89) CEO and Co-Founder at DreamStart Labs
Wes Wasson — May 15, 2017
The Crowell School of Business (CSB) asked Wes Wasson, 89’, CEO and Co-Founder of DreamStart Labs, to provide an update on his business activities – and to talk about how he integrates his faith at work.
The Good Book Blog
The “Mind-Boggling” Trinity
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — May 12, 2017
Dear Dr. Craig, I would consider myself agnostic but have a question regarding the probability of God as accepted by the majority of the Christian community: Aren't the odds of a triune god beyond astronomical? To accept that there is an omnipotent, eternal being is difficult enough, but three separate beings that possess this nature? The term "mind boggling" doesn't even begin to describe the unlikelihood ... Thanks! ...
Business. Ministry. Life.
Talent Tithing
Laureen Mgrdichian — May 12, 2017
What is the first thing you think of when you think of the word tithing? Most likely, the word “money” would be in the top three of most people’s...
The Good Book Blog
Maridos, Amemos a Nuestras Esposas / Husbands, Love Your Wives
Octavio Esqueda — May 11, 2017
“Tú nunca me dices que me amas,” una esposa triste se quejaba con su esposo; a lo que éste respondió: “yo te dije que te amaba el día en que nos casamos y no he cambiado de opinión, así que, no veo la razón de estarlo repitiendo." Nos podemos sonreír con la historia anterior. Sin embargo, estoy convencido de que muchos esposos no comprenden lo importante que es amar a sus esposas y cómo demostrarles ese amor. El romanticismo no es solamente un asunto de mujeres sino que debería ser la prioridad de los maridos ...
Student Life Blog
The Thrill is Gone
John Tuttle — May 10, 2017
Why being blessed is better than being happy.
The Good Book Blog
Warfare in the Ancient Near East and the Old Testament 2: Going to the Bathroom in Battle
Charlie Trimm — May 10, 2017
In my previous post, I introduced my book on warfare in the ancient Near East and the Old Testament. Before we look at more serious topics, we will begin our survey of the book by looking at a very practical matter: going to the bathroom in battle. Unfortunately, the ancient kings did not often refer to the topic in their martial accounts. However, a few details have come down to us!
The Good Book Blog
In the Beginning—Economics?
Michael Thigpen — May 09, 2017
The account of humanity’s creation in the image of God in Genesis 1:26-28, is specifically crafted to lead the reader to conclude that God’s intended outcome, his purpose, for creating humanity in his image, was to create flourishing communities, not just flourishing individuals. The cultural or creation mandate as it has been called—God’s command to be fruitful, multiply, fill and subdue the earth, and to rule over the living things on the earth—is rightly seen as a command to fulfill God’s intention. Humanity is to fill the earth and bring about flourishing ...
The Good Book Blog
Does the Earliest Gospel Proclaim the Deity of Jesus?
Sean McDowell — May 08, 2017
Scholars generally agree that Mark was the first written Gospel. As a result, critics often claim that the doctrine of the deity of Christ does not appear clearly in Mark but emerges later in the Gospel of John. While there are certainly explicit claims to deity in John, such as when Jesus says, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am” (8:58), this critical challenge overlooks distinct proclamations of the deity of Christ throughout the Gospel of Mark. Here is my contention: From the first chapter until the end, the Gospel of Mark proclaims that Jesus understood himself to be God. Consider six brief examples ...
Student Life Blog
Biola’s Founders, The Resurrection & You
Lisa Igram — May 05, 2017
When we snagged Katelyn Beaty to speak in chapel, kicking off a day of celebration to honor the contributions of some pretty incredible women to our campus community, it was a major win for us.
Student Life Blog
Getting the Money Right
John Tuttle — May 05, 2017
Resources to help you get a handle on personal finance
The Good Book Blog
The Historical Paul
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — May 05, 2017
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Dr. Craig, ... Recently I was witnessing to a friend of mine who is an atheist and he had a friend with him who is a religious studies major. As we got into the historicity of Jesus and His resurrection I argued for the origins of the church and the subsequent conversions of James the brother of Jesus and Saul of Tarsus. I was a little thrown off by the response of the religious studies major who stated "Hardly any scholar believes Paul actually existed. It is believed it was a pseudonym for a number of anonymous church members to get their beliefs into church doctrine" ...
The Good Book Blog
Is Group-First Christianity A Trans-Cultural Value?
Joe Hellerman — May 04, 2017
Is the church here to help me to grow in Christ as an individual? Or has God put me here to help the church grow both qualitatively and quantitatively? The easy answer is “Both!” And that’s not completely wrong. But the early Christians clearly prioritized the health and growth of God’s community over the goals and desires of individual believers. This group-first mentality is not only characterized the early church, it characterized family life throughout the ancient Mediterranean world. This is why families arranged marriages. The goal of marriage in the ancient world was the not relational satisfaction of the individuals involved. It was the honor and ongoing viability of the two families who brokered the marriage. The group — in this case the family — came first ...