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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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  • The Ministry-Impact Gap

    Kenneth Berding — 

    Today, my friend Chris Grace[1]introduced me to a concept that recent social psychologists refer to as “The Liking Gap.” In simple terms, when...

  • The Genealogies of Genesis 1-11

    Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

    William Craig — 

    This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question I have been both fascinated and...

  • Seven Favorite Christian Books of 2019

    Kenneth Berding — 

    As I reflect on the books I read in 2019, I note seven Christian books that have impacted my own Christian thinking and spiritual life more than...

  • What’s an Ex-Mormon to Do?

    Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

    William Craig — 

    This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dr. Craig, I was born and raised...

  • Christmas Presence

    Kenneth Berding — 

    Two days before Christmas last year I was sitting in church when the worship leader asked us to ponder this question: “What is it that you need to...

  • Can Christians Be Theistic Anti-Realists?

    Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

    William Craig — 

    This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dear Dr. Craig, Recently I read...

  • Jesús es el Señor

    Octavio Esqueda — 

    La frase “Jesús es el Señor” puede considerarse como el fundamento principal del cristianismo. Estas palabras indican un reconocimiento sobre la...

  • How to Explain Why You’re Studying Philosophy

    Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

    William Craig — 

    This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Hi Dr. Craig, Thank you so much...

  • Is Contextualization the Key to Missions, Evangelism, and Church Growth?

    Kenneth Berding — 

    “The key to missions is contextualization.” “The key to growing the American church is relevance.” If we could put the Christian message in just...

  • Death and Punishment

    Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

    William Craig — 

    This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dr. Craig, In last weeks...

  • Resurrection vs. Assumption of Jesus

    Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

    William Craig — 

    This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dear Dr. Craig, I am a great...

  • A Twist on Thanksgiving: Living a Life of Thanks

    Kenneth Berding — 

    I love the fact that in the United States we as a nation set aside one day a year simply for giving thanks to God for his good gifts. At some of...

  • Middle Knowledge and Original Sin

    Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

    William Craig — 

    This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dear Dr Craig, Thank you, first...

  • What Do Christians Mean When They Use the Word “Conservative”?

    Kenneth Berding — 

    Last night we encountered some misunderstanding surrounding the word “conservative” during an open discussion after a community meal at The...

  • The Ontological Argument and Quasi-Maximal Greatness

    Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

    William Craig — 

    This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Hello Dr. Craig! I'm Sanket from...

  • The end never justifies the means

    Octavio Esqueda — 

    The popular phrase "the end justifies the means" is often used in politics, business and in most social activities. This phrase, mistakenly...

  • El fin nunca justifica los medios

    The end never justifies the means

    Octavio Esqueda — 

    La popular frase “el fin justifica los medios” se usa con frecuencia en la política, negocios y en la mayoría de actividades sociales. Esta frase,...

  • Why Don’t Professional Historians Come to Believe in Jesus’ Resurrection?

    Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

    William Craig — 

    This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dear Dr. Craig, I am a Christian...

  • Can Any Christian Learn How to Do Miracles?

    Kenneth Berding — 

    When my wife, Trudi, was a college student, a Christian friend invited her to visit a church on the other side of town to hear a well-known...

  • The 10 Lamest Excuses in the Bible

    Kenneth Berding — 

    Most of us are amazingly good at making excuses, especially when we do something wrong. I know I am. The other day I was reading my Bible, when I...

  • Genesis 2-3: Anthropomorphism or Theophany?

    Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

    William Craig — 

    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...

  • What’s Love Got to Do with It?

    God’s Call to Justice

    Karin Stetina — 

    This post stems from the Kern reading group on Faith, Work and Economics at Talbot, a small group comprised of Talbot and Crowell faculty that...

  • Partakers of his Suffering

    A Theology of Work that Includes Adversity

    Karin Stetina — 

    This post stems from the Kern reading group on Faith, Work and Economics at Talbot, a small group comprised of Talbot and Crowell faculty that...

  • Where Are All the Christian Philosophers?

    Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

    William Craig — 

    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...

  • Biola Professors to Speak at Upcoming Bible and Theology Conferences

    The Good Book Blog — 

    As usual, the professors at Biola will be very well represented at the annual Bible and theology conferences this year. The location of the...