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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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Hope Changes Everything
David Horner — April 23, 2020
We run on hope. Hope gets us out of bed—it energizes us, it focuses our attention, it pulls us out of ourselves. Hope overcomes our fears. As Tim...
God is Keeping Track
John McKinley — April 22, 2020
By “keeping track,” I mean that God is watching and remembering everything that we are doing. This might seem creepy and a violation of privacy if...
Making It In The Middle
Mick Boersma — April 21, 2020
Do you remember when you began your degree program for that exciting career? Whether studying theology, medicine, literature – it was an electric...
A Refreshed Outlook and a Refashioned Course
Three Philosophical Shifts Helped Me Design a Better Learning Experience
Joanne Jung — April 20, 2020
From its debut in 2017, Didaktikos* has included an article on pedagogy in every issue. I enjoyed contributing an article on pedagogy for online...
Where Is Mama Bear?
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — April 17, 2020
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question I purchased your set of children’...
Preparing Your Church for the Next Wave of Challenges
The Next Two Challenges the Church Must Prepare For in the COVID-19 Era
Eddie Byun — April 16, 2020
As the reality of this COVID-19 pandemic settles in more and more, with no clear end in sight, the stress and strains on relationships and within...
A Time of Curse or a Season of Blessing?
Jonathan Lunde — April 15, 2020
I was listening to news radio in my car the other day and two contrasting stories caught my attention. The obvious one had to do with several...
Jesus’ School of Discipleship is Always in Session
Steve Porter — April 14, 2020
It is important to note that Jesus’ school of discipleship has not been canceled. It hasn’t even gone online. In-person classes are always in...
Turning Trials into Treasures
James 1:1-18
Eddie Byun — April 13, 2020
A number of my past congregation members recently asked me to re-post some sermons that can encourage them during this unique season we are in. So...
Jesus’s View of Coronavirus
Matthew Williams — April 10, 2020
With over 1.5 million infected and 87,000 fatalities as of today, I wonder, “If Jesus were living today, how would He view coronavirus?” What Jesus...
Prayers We Must Pray in This Hour
A Prayer Guide for the Church During COVID-19
Eddie Byun — April 9, 2020
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God....
One Way to Pray About the Coronavirus Crisis
Kenneth Berding — April 8, 2020
Many people I know are praying for family members who are currently ill, immunocompromised or facing other critical risks from COVID-19. Others I...
Seven Things to Do in This Season of Uncertainty
Eddie Byun — April 7, 2020
A Surprising New Season The world has changed this year in ways none of us would’ve ever anticipated. While this has surprised most of us, this...
Principles and reflections in the midst of the Global Pandemic by COVID-19
Octavio Esqueda — April 6, 2020
This post is also available on The Good Book Blogin Spanish. These are uncertain times. The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has been...
A List of Psalms to Memorize
Kenneth Berding — April 3, 2020
Would you like to use some of the extra time you have right now to memorize Scripture? I have previously written about the importance of memorizing...
The Church is Bigger
A post from Rolane Boersma
Mick Boersma — April 1, 2020
This blog was written by Mick Boersma's wife Rolane, who has served with him in pastoral ministry throughout their 46 years of marriage. She holds...
Faithful Progress in Testing Times
Andy Draycott — March 30, 2020
Plague-like pandemics, fire destroying property, rumors of conspiracies by foreign religious agents, wide circulation of fake news and salacious...
Principios y reflexiones en medio de la pandemia mundial por el COVID-19
Octavio Esqueda — March 27, 2020
Estos son tiempos inciertos. La pandemia mundial ocasionada por el COVID-19 ha estado transformado la vida de millones de personas de una manera...
Discipleship in the Time of Coronavirus
Steve Porter — March 25, 2020
Under threat, scarcity and stress human persons understandably become self-protective. We turn inward. And yet, the demands of these days call us outward.
Online Resources for Homeschooling
Eddie Byun — March 23, 2020
In God's interesting humor and sovereignty, I've been "homeschooling" Enoch after he came home from his regular school since we moved to LA at the...
Do “Random” Mutations Occur by “Chance”?
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — March 20, 2020
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Hello, Dr. Craig, Thank you for...
A Reminder of Jesus’s Presence with me
Matthew Williams — March 18, 2020
My dog’s name is Barça, named after the famous Barcelona soccer team. He is a golden retriever. As I write my book on the Gospel of John, Barça is...
How Did Early Christians Respond to Plagues?
Historical Reflections as the Coronavirus Spreads
Kenneth Berding — March 16, 2020
COVID-19 is spreading across the globe as I write these words. In my section of the world, people are stockpiling hand sanitizers, facemasks,...
The Problem of the Unevangelized Once More
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — March 13, 2020
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dear Dr. Craig, Thank you for...
The Benefits of Remembering Bad Experiences
John McKinley — March 11, 2020
People have mixed feelings about the past. For many reasons, the past is painful, so we want to forget it entirely. The ability to forget can be a...