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Biola News
Q&A: What Has Theology to do with California?
Thoughts on the new Theological Engagement with California Culture Project
Joseph Gorra — June 28, 2011
Biola University faculty are often involved in scholarly collaborations with other faculty worldwide. TheTheological Engagement with California...
Biola News
An Interview with Gregg Ten Elshof
Joseph Gorra — June 23, 2011
Gregg Ten Elshof is the current Director of the Center for Christian Thought, Chairperson of the under�һ��Ƶ philosophy department and Associate...
Biola News
Ethics for Everyone: Interview
Joseph Gorra — June 21, 2011
Joseph Gorra Interviews Mike Austi n Joseph Gorra is the Manager of Academic Programs and Research for Biola University’s �һ��Ƶ program in...
Biola News
Ethics for Everyone
How a Christian Philosopher Communicates Beyond the Academy
Joseph Gorra — June 21, 2011
Professional Christian philosophers like Mike Austin continue to make waves not only in the academic arena but in non-academic environments, as...
The Good Book Blog
Lessons on Leadership from the Pastoral Epistles, Pt. 3-Choosing the Right Leaders
Ben Shin — June 21, 2011
Choosing the right leaders helps determine good leadership. This is true for every organization that requires leadership. Even the business world understands this important axiom. Jim Collins for example in his book Good to Great uses the analogy of getting the “right people on the bus” before any kind of leadership could move, develop, or flourish. This is not only a proven principle from experience but also something that the Pastoral Epistles certainly emphasizes. This is why following the prescription of what makes a good leader according to the Word of God is so crucial for the church. Without referring to the qualities mentioned in the Scripture, potentially wrong criteria could be imposed in choosing leaders for the church and this would be tragic!
The Good Book Blog
SHAME REMOVED; HONOR RECEIVED, PART 3
Matthew Williams — June 17, 2011
SHAME REMOVED; HONOR RECEIVED, PART 3 --Jesus' interactions with people in the Gospel of John...and today This is the third part of a series that looks at events in the Gospel of John in which we find Jesus interacting with various people who need help—physical help and spiritual help. In John 4, Jesus speaks with a Samaritan woman. It is interesting that John records this interaction right after his interaction with Nicodemus. The Samaritan woman could not be more different than Nicodemus. Nicodemus was a male Jew, a Pharisee, a member of the Jewish ruling council, and was Israel’s teacher (3:1, 10). He was the epitome of the best of the best that Israel had to offer.
The Good Book Blog
God's Hesed and the Sears Tower
Joanne Jung — June 16, 2011
If you think the book of Ruth is some kind of self help program to become the best mother-in-law (or daughter-in-law), you will have missed the whole idea of why it's included in Scripture. It was written by one who carefully, skillfully, and dramatically records - with a surprise ending to the book - the events of a seemingly insignificant, desperate family. I brought this message to the audience attending Biola's chapel on Grandparents Day. It's 22 minutes short, but "the view is spectacular."
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 �һ��Ƶs during the Spring 2011 Commencement Ceremonies.
Victoria Smith — May 28, 2011
Biola celebrated the accomplishments of 997 �һ��Ƶs, 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-�һ��Ƶ 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...