Biola University
Kingdom: Knowing True Forgiveness
David Briones, Erik Thoennes
- Monday, February 23, 2026
- 9:30 - 10:20 a.m. PST
- Ethel Lee Auditorium (Sutherland)
- Hosted By: Spiritual Development
- Open to: Alumni, Faculty, General Public, Parents, Staff, Students
Cost and Admission
This event is free to attend.
Speakers
David Briones
Dr. David Briones was born and raised in California and holds his M.Div. from Talbot School of Theology. He then became convinced of covenant theology at a pub in England and subsequently earned a Ph.D. in New Testament from Durham University. He has authored and co-edited three books and has also written several essays iand published articles. As a churchman, Dr. Briones serves as an ordained minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, preaching and teaching whenever possible. He and his wife, Mindy, have four children.
Erik Thoennes
Erik Thoennes is committed to teaching theology so that he and his students love God and people more fully. He strives to make the necessary connections between the study of theology, obedience to Jesus and fulfilling the Great Commission. He has been teaching college students for over 30 years and has been a pastor at Grace Evangelical Free Church La Mirada since 2001. Erik is a frequent guest speaker at churches, conferences and retreats. He received the University award for faculty excellence and professor of the year twice. His research interests include godly jealousy, the atonement, the exclusivity of Christ and theology of culture, sport/play/competition, and humor.
Questions?
Contact:
(562) 903-4874
chapel@biola.edu