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  • The Good Book Blog

    Bunnies, Malted Milk Balls, and the Crucifixion

    Steve Porter — 

    While Christians decry the secularization of Christmas, the spirit of that season (gift-giving, twinkling lights, warm cocoa) coalesces rather well with the celebration of God coming to earth in the birth of Jesus. Easter is more difficult. For the Christian, the meaning of Easter is directly connected to the brutal and unjust execution of the one born in Bethlehem. Easter is the exuberance of the empty tomb, and yet it stands in solidarity with the alienation of a blood stained cross.

  • Biola News

    National Women's History Month Events

    Biola University joined the nation in celebrating Women’s History Month with a series of events during the month of March

    Hilary Larkins — 

    On Tuesday, March 5, a documentary screening called "It's a Girl" was shown in Calvary Chapel. This documentary film told the stories of abandoned...

  • Biola News

    Biola Donates Thousands of Clothing Items to the Los Angeles Dream Center

    Biola partners with Los Angeles Dream Center for second annual clothes drive in honor of National Women's History Month

    Cassandra Acosta — 

    More than 2,000 pieces of business clothing, shoes and accessories were delivered to the women of the Los Angeles Dream Center — a residential...

  • The Good Book Blog

    What God is Doing in This World and Prayer

    David Talley — 

    Can anything good come out of Kansas City? Absolutely! A global event is taking place there now at the International House of Prayer. You are invited to participate in what God is doing.

  • Business. Ministry. Life.

    New Law Means You Don't Have to Share

    Thomas Wilson — 

    For some time now, employers have been requesting Facebook passwords, as well as other social media information, from people interviewing for open...

  • Biola News

    Biola Alumnus Debuts in LA Opera Production

    The Flying Dutchman opens in March featuring Arnold Geis (‘12)

    Carissa Lehmkuhl — 

    Alumnus Arnold Geis (‘12) will perform in his first show with the LA Opera this March as a professional vocalist. While an undergraduate at Biola,...

  • The Good Book Blog

    For and Against: The Majority Text Approach to Textual Criticism

    Kenneth Berding — 

    Which is the best Greek text to use when translating the New Testament? Some people argue for a “majority text” (a text like the one that lies behind the KVJ or the NKJV but none of the other major translations). What are the arguments that have been put forth in favor of the superiority of the Byzantine (majority) text of the Greek New Testament? How would you respond to someone who insisted that the majority text approach is correct?

  • Biola News

    Todd Elkins Will Take Over as Head Coach of Men's and Women's Soccer Programs

    Biola men's soccer coach Bryan Kuderman stepping down

    Jeff Hoffman — 

    Biola University women's soccer coach Todd Elkins is stepping up to oversee both the men's and women's soccer programs beginning next season as...

  • Biola News

    Nation’s largest student-led missions conference focuses on Christ’s worth

    Biola’s Missions Conference 2013 engages students with interactive exhibits

    Cassandra Acosta — 

    Biola University’s 84th annual Missions Conference — the largest student-led missions conference in the nation — kicked off this year with several...

  • Biola News

    Women in Work Panel Draws Crowd, Provides Insight

    Professionals share experience with students at second annual event

    Carissa Lehmkuhl — 

    In celebration of National Women’s History Month, Biola hosted the second annual Women in Work event on March 7, providing female students with an...

  • Biola News

    Biola Celebrates National Women's History Month

    Biola recognizes the ways in which I Am has shaped women's unique identities

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    “I encourage women to be courageous, strong and bold in sharing their stories so that in some way they might inspire other women to be a testimony...

  • Biola News

    Reasonable Faith in an Uncertain World Conference

    A record 3000 guests attended the “Reasonable Faith in an Uncertain World” Apologetics Conference.

    Don Bernstein — 

    A record 3000 guests attended the “Reasonable Faith in an Uncertain World” Apologetics Conference, which was a collaboration of efforts between...

  • Biola News

    President Corey visits with alumni, parents and friends in Washington D.C.

    President Corey took time to visit with nearly 30 Biola alumni, parents and friends while on a trip to Washington D.C. for the CCCU President's Conference.

    Maria Zalesky — 

    President Corey took time to visit with nearly 30 Biola alumni, parents and friends while on a trip to Washington D.C. for the CCCU President's...

  • Biola News

    Biola Saxophone Quartet performs for Phoenix alumni, parents and friends

    Biola parents John and Kathy Gilligan hosted a reception featuring the Conservatory's Saxophone Quartet.

    Maria Zalesky — 

    Biola parents John and Kathy Gilligan hosted a reception featuring the Conservatory's Saxophone Quartet. The group entertained guests during a...

  • Biola News

    Christine Tixier Defends NAIA Title in 100 Butterfly

    Defends her title winning by nearly two seconds and just missing her NAIA record time set at last year's championships.

    Jeff Hoffman — 

    OKLAHOMA CITY, Calif. --- Christine Tixier successfully defended her title by winning the 100 butterfly for the second-straight year and eight...

  • Biola News

    San Diego Alumni, Family and Friends Gathering

    A great group of San Diego-area alumni, families and friends gathered Sunday 1/20/13 at La Jolla Community Church to meet and connect over lunch and a concert by the Conservatory of Music's "Gravity" saxophone quartet.

    Don Bernstein — 

    A great group of San Diego-area alumni, families and friends gathered Sunday 1/20/13 at La Jolla Community Church to meet and connect over lunch...

  • Biola News

    Spirit Week 2013

    This year Biola celebrated its 105th birthday with a week full of events

    Hilary Larkins — 

    The week dedicated to celebrating Biola's 105th birthday kicked off on Sunday, February 17 with a movie showing ofSpace Jamin the Andrews Banquet...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Nosotros amamos a Dios porque él nos amó primero

    Octavio Esqueda — 

    Recuerdo que el pastor de la iglesia donde crecí repetía constantemente esta frase “el amor es un producto de la voluntad”. Estas palabras se convirtieron en una expresión común en la iglesia y se mencionaban constantemente en diferentes contextos. Me parece que lo que el pastor quería comunicar era que la acción de amar está basada principalmente en una decisión y no solamente en emociones. Nuestras emociones cambian, pero cuando decidimos amar a Dios y a nuestro prójimo independientemente de nuestro estado de ánimo entonces estamos así cumpliendo la ley de Cristo. Estoy de acuerdo con la idea general, pero creo que el amor va mucho más allá de nuestra voluntad. El amor se centra en la persona de Dios y nosotros tenemos el gran privilegio de participar y demostrar el amor divino.

  • Biola News

    Experience: Los Angeles Bus Tour Re-cap

    The Alumni Association hosted first Experience Los Angeles tour on February 16, 2013.

    Rick Bee — 

    The Alumni Association hosted our first Experience Los Angeles tour on February 16, 2013. The sold-out tour, sponsored by Alumni Relations and the...

  • Biola News

    Biola’s The Fundamentals Still Relevant Today

    Professor Fred Sanders offers insight on impact of book series

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Beginning in 1910, Biola founder and visionary Lyman Stewart and his brother Milton funded a four-volume series of books defending the fundamental...

  • Biola News

    Biola’s Science Building Gets a Facelift

    Bradley Annex remodel makes room for new labs, offices and classrooms

    Cassandra Acosta — 

    The remodeling of Biola’s science building, Bardwell Hall’s Bradley Annex, was celebrated Friday, Feb. 15 near Fluor Fountain. Members of the...

  • Biola News

    Leading Christian Apologist Draws Thousands in Major Debate Win

    Talbot professor William Lane Craig argues for reasonable faith against prominent atheist

    Jessica Airey  — 

    More than 4,000 people attended a significant debate on Friday, Feb 1 between noted Christian theologian and Biola Talbot School of Theology...

  • Business. Ministry. Life.

    Chapter Four: Beyond Loving (Part 2)

    Darrell Passwater — 

    This is part two of a two-part post on loving your spouse. In part one, Dr. Passwater gave some general suggestions for obtaining a relational...

  • Biola News

    Biola Continues Commitment to College Affordability

    University efforts align with State of the Union initiatives and new college scorecard

    Jason Newell — 

    “Through tax credits, grants and better loans, we’ve made college more affordable for millions of students and families over the last few years....

  • Business. Ministry. Life.

    Why Aren't Business Ethics Classes Making Businesses More Ethical?

    Scott Rae — 

    Recently, the Wall Street Journal ran a story, "Does an 'A' in Ethics Have Any Value?" (Feb. 6, 2013) that examines the success business schools...