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• The Good Book Blog

  A Layman's Guide to the Law: Part I

  Jeffrey Volkmer — June 16, 2011

  This is the first part of a two part mini-series that will seek to answer two questions regarding the large portions of legal corpora spread through the Pentateuch, or the first five books of the Bible, known by the Hebrew term Torah and often translated into English as "Law." In Part I we will ask the question "What Is It?" and in Part II to appear next month, we will consider the question "What Is It For?" not only for ancient Israel, but also its relation and significance for modern day Christians.

• The Good Book Blog

  Teaching Deeper, Part V

  Kevin Lawson — June 15, 2011

  Last month I shared a “coaching” model for teaching that I believe can help us deepen the impact of our teaching, helping us avoid the problems of biblical amnesia and aborted application. This month I start by looking at Paul’s teaching ministry to see how this coaching approach fits with his efforts. Then I go back through the phases of the coaching model and talk about what that would mean for us as teachers in the church. What does it look like to begin teaching like a coach?

• Biola News

  Archeology Professor Researches Burial Practices of Man’s Best Friend

  Professor Shares Native Americans’ Relationship to Dogs

  Jenna Bartlo — June 15, 2011

  Professor of Archeology, Paul Langenwalter, has been researching ancient burial practices and the companion like relationship Native Americans had...

• The Good Book Blog

  Introducing Ecclesial Theology

  Mickey Klink III — June 12, 2011

  I just returned from a symposium on ecclesial theology in Chicago, IL (Oak Park, to be exact) hosted by The Society for the Advancement of Ecclesial Theology (SAET). The annual symposium of the SAET pulls together a diverse body of evangelical pastor-theologians from across the country, with fellows (“members”) representing the Lutheran, Pentecostal, Episcopal, Baptist, Messianic Jewish, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Independent Bible church traditions. Each three-day symposium gathers for discussion and collaboration on theological issues related to the life of the church. Mentoring fellows include Doug Sweeney (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) and Scott Hafemann (Gordon-Conwell, soon to be University of St. Andrews), and often involves visiting scholars/pastor-theologians: this year it was Kevin Vanhoozer (Wheaton College/Graduate School). I have been a fellow of the SAET for two years because we believe that theology is not merely done for the church but in and by the church. For the SAET the difference is crucial. Here is the mission of the SAET:

• Biola News

  CNN’s “That’s Not in the Bible” Features Biola Prof

  Craig Hazen Comments on Scripture Mishaps

  Jenna Bartlo — June 09, 2011

  Quips and phrases commonly mistaken for scripture passages were the highlight of recent CNN news article, “That’s Not in the Bible.” Craig Hazen,...

• Biola News

  News Update – 6/9/11

  Brenda Velasco — June 09, 2011

  On June 8, 2011, the Fullerton Police Department arrested Trevor Harwell, a former Biola University student and technician for a local computer...

• Biola News

  Two Eagles Drafted for Major League Baseball Teams

  Largest Contingent: Pitcher Bobby O’Neill to join Minnesota Twins, Closer Cameron McVey to join San Francisco Giants

  Jeff Hoffman — June 08, 2011

  Biola senior pitcher Bobby O'Neill has been selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 43rd round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft on...

• Biola News

  Baseball Team's Resiliency Pushes Postseason Run

  Eagles Wrap Up Yet Another Successful Season

  Tyler Poe — June 08, 2011

  Only three of the 14 years in Biola University baseball coach John Verhoeven’s career has his team failed to finish in the top three of the Golden...

• The Good Book Blog

  A Panel Discussion on Heaven and Hell and the Fate of Every Person—Audio Recording

  Kenneth Berding — June 07, 2011

  This past Wednesday night I participated in an outreach along with Talbot colleagues Gary Manning and Alan Hultberg at the Uptown Whittier YMCA. The outreach was in support of a new campus plant for Whittier Hills Baptist Church in one of many “downtowns” here in the Los Angeles basin (but referred to in Whittier as “uptown” rather than “downtown”). People from the uptown community received invitations either on the street—I went out twice along with two of my daughters and some others from the church—or by mail. We told people that the purpose of the forum was to respond to the recent upturn in the media of discussions about what happens after death. The turnout to the event was good and the responses were encouraging.

• The Good Book Blog

  Jingles, Jesus, & Bartimaeus

  Joanne Jung — June 07, 2011

  Pop Quiz. Identify the correct company to which these advertising jingles are associated: “You deserve a break today” “Have it your way” “Rule the Air” Fascinating how advertising agencies craft a need for a product while feeding the human ego. The underlying message in these jingles is that it really is all about you.

• Biola News

  Biola's Drake Fages Named NAIA First-Team All-American and Gold Glove Winner

  Catcher Brian Loard also recognized on All-American team

  Jeff Hoffman — June 07, 2011

  Biola University junior infielderDrake Fages(Temecula, CA/Temecula Valley HS/California Baptist University)has been named an NAIA Baseball...

• The Good Book Blog

  Why Evil? Part 2 of 3

  Freddy Cardoza — June 03, 2011

  We’ve seen a lot of death, pain, suffering, and evil in our world during the last few years, so today I want to address a few questions having to do with evil, pain and suffering— questions that, I believe, all ‘thinking’ people ask.

• Biola News

  Spring 2011 Commencement Ceremonies

  Biola celebrated the accomplishments of 997 graduates during the Spring 2011 Commencement Ceremonies.

  Victoria Smith — May 28, 2011

  Biola celebrated the accomplishments of 997 graduates, including five students from Biola's Kyiv program, during the Spring 2011 Commencement...

• Biola News

  Future Biola Students Learn the Importance of Apologetics in Debate with Atheists

  Jenna Bartlo — May 26, 2011

  “We’re having the most sophisticated student conversation in the world right now,” quipped alumnus Sean McDowell (‘98) to the audience at a debate...

• Biola News

  First Kyiv Talbot Extension Class to Graduate

  Biola to Celebrate Class of 2011 at Spring Commencement

  Jenna Bartlo — May 26, 2011

  Nearly 1,000 soon-to-graduate Biola University students are preparing to mark a milestone in their lives this weekend — and for five of them, the...

• Biola News

  Biblical Studies Professor Releases Book on Knowing God's Grace

  Joanne Jung encourages readers to be sensitive to God's voice and presence

  Harmony Wheeler — May 24, 2011

  A newly released book by Biola University professor Joanne Jung complements the spiritual disciplines by drawing readers into a deeper engagement...

• Biola News

  Students spend break visiting some of the poorest neighborhoods in the Dominican Republic

  Book written by students about baseball as a way of life for Dominicans to be released later this year

  Harmony Wheeler — May 24, 2011

  Thirteen Biola University students traveled to the Dominican Republic last month and witnessed something behind the rough exterior of the country:...

• Biola News

  Senior Psychology Student Seeks to Provide Tanzanian Children with Education

  Andrew Johannson changes lives of hundreds in Tanzania

  Adrienne Nunley — May 24, 2011

  Senior and psychology major Andrew Johansson ended up changing the lives of hundreds of youth in Tanzania while on a family trip in the summer of...

• Biola News

  Senior Dinner 2011

  As 100 white paper lanterns floated overhead on Metzger Lawn Friday, May 20th, Biola's Class of 2011 celebrated their accomplishments at Senior Dinner--over 700 students and guests!

  Deannah Baesel — May 23, 2011

  As 100 white paper lanterns floated overhead on Metzger Lawn Friday, May 20th, Biola's Class of 2011 celebrated their accomplishments at Senior...

• The Good Book Blog

  Weighing in on Rob Bell, Love Wins

  Kenneth Berding — May 21, 2011

  Last night I finished reading Rob Bell’s book Love Wins. I read it in preparation for an outreach I’ll soon be doing through my local church on the topic of heaven and hell. Love Wins is a deeply troubling repudiation of certain aspects of orthodox Christian doctrine by a megachurch pastor who is trying to be relevant to a tolerance-enamored generation.

• Biola News

  Professor Weighs in on Rapture Prediction

  Erik Thoennes quoted by KTLA News on Bible's teaching about Judgment Day

  Brenda Velasco  — May 21, 2011

  Thanks to the well-publicized prediction of a Northern California radio host, millions of people were waiting — some more seriously than others —...

• Biola News

  Graduating Senior Heads to Austria to Play Semi-Pro Soccer

  First Non-Austrian Female to Play on the Team

  Kayle Fields — May 19, 2011

  In a time when most seniors are panicking about post-graduation stress, senior Gillian McPherson is preparing to play soccer semi-professionally...

• Biola News

  Student Receives National Tennis Award

  Danielle Calbeck Named ITA NAIA Arthur Ashe Award Winner

  Jeff Hoffman — May 19, 2011

  Biola junior Danielle Calbeck recently earned a significant national tennis honor by being named the winner of the 2011 Women's Arthur Ashe, Jr....

• Biola News

  Japan Relief Team Raises Money Making 1,000 Cranes: A Sign of Endurance

  Donations to go toward relief efforts and Team Japan

  Harmony Wheeler — May 19, 2011

  Bright colored origami cranes line the pathway outside the Biola University library, reminding those who pass by to pray for those affected by the...

• Biola News

  Sundance Gives Students New Perspective on Faith in Films

  Harmony Wheeler — May 18, 2011

  Directors, producers and actors gather every year to view and discuss upcoming blockbusters and independent films at the Sundance Film Festival in...