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  • The Good Book Blog

    La Importancia de la Comunidad y de que Todas las Voces Sean Escuchadas

    Octavio Esqueda — 

    La historia siempre la escriben los vencedores. Esta frase resume cómo nuestra visión de la vida siempre se ve influenciada por una perspectiva que...

  • Think Biblically

    The Church and the LGBTQ Conversation

    with Mark Yarhouse

    Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — 

    What is the church doing well in the LGBTQ conversation? Where can we improve? In this podcast, Sean McDowell and Scott Rae interview Dr. Mark...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Funeral After A Suicide

    Joe Hellerman — 

    I recently faced a most difficult pastoral challenge, which also presented a great opportunity for the Holy Spirit to work in the lives of those...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Life of Jesus, Part Three

    The Temptation of Jesus

    Matthew Williams — 

    I remember asking my son after church one week what he had learning at church that day. His reply, “Jesus was tempted by ... that other guy.” I...

  • GRIT

    STEM & Grit

    a guest blog by Elizabeth Vrinten

    Sarah Schwartz — 

    Current student Elizabeth Vrinten explores how being a woman in STEM has helped her cultivate grit.

  • The Good Book Blog

    Humorous Bible Translation Errors, and What They Mean for Biblical Reliability

    Sean McDowell — 

    Jewish and Christian scribes took inordinate care in copying the Bible from one generation to the next. For a variety of reasons, we can have great confidence that our present Bibles have considerable fidelity to the original writings.[1] Hands down, the Bible is the most carefully preserved book from the ancient world ...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Freedom Through Obedience: A Lesson from Star Wars

    Sean McDowell — 

    Personal autonomy has become the reigning virtue of our day. If it feels true to you, then it must be true for you. As SCOTUS Justice Anthony Kennedy famously said, "At the heart of liberty is the right to define one's own concept of existence, of meaning, of the universe, and of the mystery of human life.” On this view, freedom entails obeying only the self. But the Star Wars franchise portrays a different kind of freedom, a freedom that is found through obedience. For instance, in episode IV (the first Star Wars film) Obi-Wan Kenobi sneaks Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, and C-3PO past a small group of stormtroopers. When the stormtroopers stop them for inquiry, Ob-Wan simply waves his hand and says, “These aren’t the droids you’re looking for.” One of the stormtroopers repeats the phrase and they obey.

  • Student Life Blog

    Fan Thyself in the Fire

    a blog response to The Biola Hour on For All Seasons' "Clarity"

    Samantha Lyons — 

    As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Sam Gassaway to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...

  • Think Biblically

    Naturalism and the Soul

    with JP Moreland

    Sean McDowell, J P Moreland, Scott Rae — 

    What is the best evidence for the soul? What is the state of philosophical debate over the existence of the soul? Can evolution explain the soul?...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Christus Victor Theory of the Atonement

    Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

    William Lane Craig — 

    This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Mr. Craig, Thank you very much for your ministry. It has helped me very much in deepening my understanding why we, as Christians, believe what we believe. I am an Orthodox Christian and although in our tradition, reason is secondary to the experience of the Divine through good works of unconditional love, I have benefited immensely from your work when talking to anyone who may not necessarily be open to claims of experience ...

  • The Good Book Blog

    The Meaning of a Text is Not in the Reader

    Kenneth Berding — 

    What is the “locus” of meaning of a biblical text? (In other words, where is the center and source of meaning?) There are three possibilities: The...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Life of Jesus, Part Two

    The Baptism of Jesus

    Matthew Williams — 

    The baptism of Jesus is easily misunderstood. We often understand this important event as Jesus simply going into the Jordan River and being...

  • GRIT

    Galentines Day

    a celebration of friendship

    Sarah Schwartz — 

    Sarah Schwartz discusses the beauty of female friendship.

  • The Good Book Blog

    Should You See the New Samson Movie? Yes!

    Writer Interview

    Sean McDowell — 

    I recently got to watch an early release of the new Samson film with my older kids and we all loved it. I asked my kids if I should endorse it and...

  • GRIT

    Playing the Long Game

    a guest blog post by Prof. Jeannine Hanger

    Lisa Igram — 

    This week's installment of our Women at Work series highlights the experience of one of our own adjunct Biblical Studies professors, Jeannine...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Original Sin

    Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

    William Lane Craig — 

    This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Salaam Dr. Craig. A Muslim reader here. Your public and private work in natural theology has, I think, saved a generation of believers from superstition and error. I thank you sincerely for your sacrifice and labor. My question regards the confusing connection between original sin and Christ's sacrifice.

  • Think Biblically

    Have Churches Oversold Family and Marriage?

    with Joe Hellerman

    Joe Hellerman, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — 

    The contemporary church puts a huge emphasis on natural marriage and family. But according to pastor, author and Talbot professor Joe Hellerman,...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Theology of Leadership

    Michael Thigpen — 

    The following is a portion of a chapter I wrote in Biblical Leadership: Theology for the Everyday Leader (Edited by Benjamin K. Forrest and Chet...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Life of Jesus, Part One

    Overview of "Life of Jesus" DVD

    Matthew Williams — 

    The “Life of Jesus” in the Deeper Connections Bible study series is the fourth DVD and participant’s guide to be released by Rose/Hendrickson...

  • Business. Ministry. Life.

    Aim For Better, Not Perfect

    ​Luke Womack, Executive Director & Founder of The GO Fund Speaks at Biola

    Elaine Fung, Ashley Moschetti — 

    He shared a story of an entrepreneur salad maker.

  • Biola News

    Biola Announces Founding Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication

    Brenda Velasco — 

    After an extensive national search and interview process, Biola University has selected Dr. Todd W. Guy to serve as the founding dean of the...

  • Student Life Blog

    Failure is not an Option

    a response to The Biola Hour on Dating

    Samantha Lyons — 

    As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Sam Gassaway to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Why Would Scholars Leave Mormonism? Interview with Author Corey Miller

    Sean McDowell — 

    Corey Miller is the president of Ratio Christi, an organization that brings apologetics to the university campus. He was also a classmate of mine in the Philosophy program at Talbot Theological Seminary. As a former Mormon, Corey has a special interest in reaching people in the LDS church. He has compiled a fascinating and unique book called Leaving Mormonism: Why Four Scholars Changed Their Minds. I had the chance to endorse this book and highly recommend it. If you are interested in reaching out to the Mormon community, this book is a must-read ...

  • Student Life Blog

    Work Like You Mean It

    a response to The Biola Hour on vocation & calling

    Samantha Lyons — 

    “I know I didn’t get the project in on time, but can you extend a little grace?” “If I could get Sunday’s off, that would be great—oh no, don’t...

  • GRIT

    From Intimidation to Inspiration: Everything I Learned At My Internship

    Celeste Scott — 

    No one told me when I started the internship of my dreams just how terrifying it’d be. The first day I went into the office—a trendy space in the...