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• The Good Book Blog

  Paul’s 4th Missionary Journey (And I Don’t Mean His Trip to Rome)

  Kenneth Berding — April 14, 2015

  “Paul’s fourth missionary journey? I thought he went on three missionary journeys!” Yes, according to Acts, Paul embarked on three missionary journeys. Then he was imprisoned in Palestine for a couple years, transported under guard via ship to Rome (a journey that included a shipwreck on Malta), and spent a couple more years under house arrest in Rome. End of story? No. That is where the book of Acts ends, but it is not the end of the story. There are enough biblical and historical hints floating around to allow us to reconstruct some of what happened next. As a result of such a reconstruction, perhaps we ought to start talking about Paul’s fourth missionary journey ...

• Biola News

  Professor and Alumnus Set Out to Change Baseball One Pitch at a Time

  QOP: A revolutionary baseball pitch analysis system that could change the way the game is played

  Joel Smith — April 13, 2015

  Two Biolans may change the way baseball is played. After five years of analyzing more than 5 million pitches in Major League Baseball (MLB), Biola...

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  New Claims Regarding the “Family of Jesus” Tomb

  Gary Manning Jr — April 13, 2015

  “Geologist claims Jesus was married… and had a SON: Expert says he has proof son of God was buried in 'family tomb' along with wife Mary and his brother” screams the headline. The sensational headline, along with the release date on Easter weekend, should be our first warning to take the announcement with a grain of salt. To understand what these claims are, we need to go back to a (widely discredited) documentary, “The Lost Tomb of Jesus,” released by documentarist Simcha Jacobovichi in 2007.

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  Is My Argument for Jesus’ Resurrection Question-Begging?

  William Lane Craig — April 10, 2015

  Dr. Craig, Firstly, thank you for all that you do for the Kingdom. Your work has been a great encouragement to me since I came to faith in Christ a few years ago. Recently, in the March issue of the popular philosophy journal 'Think', Raphael Lataster attacks your argument from Jesus' resurrection as circular. The article is titled: "A PHILOSOPHICAL AND HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF WILLIAM LANE CRAIG'S RESURRECTION OF JESUS ARGUMENT" ...

• Biola News

  Student-led Ministries Serve Over Spring Break

  Biolans serve local and international communities through 27 ministries throughout the year

  Joclyn Kirton — April 08, 2015

  Approximately 55 percent of college students plan to spend their Spring Break in the sun in places like Punta Cana, Las Vegas and Cancun to enjoy...

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  Thoughts About Dr. Robert Saucy: Reflections from Dr. Tom Finley

  Tom Finley — April 08, 2015

  Dr. Bob Saucy was a skilled teacher, beloved colleague, and friend. He greatly influenced my own theology and path in life. Having studied under him at Talbot, I have known him for many years. He was a tremendous man of God and truly a "Distinguished Professor." He will be sorely missed at Talbot by students, alumni, staff, and faculty.

• Biola News

  Biola Professor’s April Fools' Video Goes Viral

  Video of math professor Matthew Weathers’ April Fools' in-class prank racks up more than 20 million views

  Jenna Loumagne — April 08, 2015

  ��ݮ��Ƶ professor Matthew Weathers has a penchant for fooling his students and subsequently making waves online. Most recently, his video...

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  An Interview with Jack Beck: Discovery House Bible Atlas

  David Talley — April 06, 2015

  Discovery House recently published a new Bible Atlas that is worth your time to review. I thought you might find it helpful to become better acquainted with the author, Jack Beck, so I asked him the following questions.

• The Good Book Blog

  Plantinga’s Evolutionary Argument against Naturalism

  William Lane Craig — April 03, 2015

  Dr. Craig, I have a question about Alvin Platinga's Evolutionary Argument Against Naturalism. He argues, I think, that the probability that my cognitive factulties are reliable (R) given that naturalism and evolution (N&E) are true, is low or inscrutable. And that, furthermore, if I accept that P(R/N&E) is low or inscrutable, then I have a defeater for any belief produced by my faculties, including N&E ...

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  He is Risen! And So Have You!

  Joe Hellerman — April 02, 2015

  Are you a Friday person or a Sunday person? Each year Easter gives us a special opportunity to stop and recalibrate our outlook on life. What is the difference between a Friday person and a Sunday person? Well, a Friday person is basically a pessimist, viewing every circumstance in a negative light, and always anticipating the worst: That little noise under the hood probably means I need to have my engine rebuilt. I’ll never be able to please my demanding boss. Nobody likes me. I’ll never get out from under these financial pressures. I guess I’m just meant to have a lousy marriage. This persistent pain in my side is probably cancer. A Friday person is someone who looks at a half-glass of water and thinks, “A lot of good that’ll do. I have a whole forest fire to put out!”

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  Three Days and Three Nights

  Gary Manning Jr — April 01, 2015

  The message of Easter is much more important than its chronology. Still, people often ask me questions about chronology in the Gospels. In my earlier post, I answered questions related to the date of Easter and the apparent difference between the chronology found in John and in the Synoptic Gospels. Today, I answer a few questions related to the "three days and three nights."

• Biola News

  DePriest Earns National Honor

  Reba DePriest Named NAIA Pitcher of the Week.

  Neil Morgan — March 31, 2015

  NAIA RELEASE Things just keep escalating for Biola's fantastic ace Reba DePriest. She begins the week with school player of the week honors, then...

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  Reflections on Dr. Robert L. Saucy’s 54-Year Career at Talbot

  Clinton E. Arnold — March 30, 2015

  Dr. Robert L. Saucy was a faculty member at Talbot for 54 years. He began teaching here in 1961—the year JFK was inaugurated as President, the Andy Griffith show made its debut, and Henry Mancini received a Grammy for “Moon River.” The Dean of Talbot, Dr. Charles Feinberg, hired Bob to Chair both the Systematic Theology Department and the Department of English Bible. At that time, Talbot was less than 100 students.

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  Chronology of Easter in John and the Synoptic Gospels

  Gary Manning Jr — March 30, 2015

  The exact chronology of Easter is not the most important thing to think about during Easter week, but students often ask me questions about chronological issues in the Gospels. Here are two common questions: What is the probable date of Jesus’ crucifixion? In the Synoptic Gospels, Jesus dies the day after Passover. But in John, it seems like he dies on the Passover. Can these be reconciled?

• The Good Book Blog

  Bible Fluency Giveaway

  Kenneth Berding — March 28, 2015

  Weaver Book Company is sponsoring an Amazon.com giveaway of the Bible Fluency Complete Learning Kit. Up to five times, for each 100 entrants, one will receive a free copy of the Bible Fluency kit, including the teaching videos, flashcards, workbook, and music CD. Spread the word! The giveaway will last one week or until the fifth prize is awarded.

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  Reject Jesus for Judaism?

  William Lane Craig — March 27, 2015

  Dear Dr. Craig, On Jan 5th I made a statement that I was not going to allow doubt in regards to Jesus into my life, Jesus appears to be the best choice and that’s what I’m going with and I’ll reevaluate at the end of the year. Well, a few days after I made this statement some books by Rabbi Tovia Singer (Let's Get Biblical) that I ordered earlier arrived and I couldn’t help myself to start reading them. I hate that I’m so inconsistent, but I will not apologize for yearning for truth ...

• Biola Magazine

  In Print: Spring 2015

  Biola Magazine Staff — March 27, 2015

  Questioning the Bible: 11 Major Challenges to the Bible’s Authority, by Jonathan Morrow (M.A. ’07, M.Div. ’07, D.Min. ’11), Moody, August 2014....

• Biola Magazine

  Abstinence, Intensity and Love

  Two reflections on Lent and love, one from the perspective of abstinence, one from the perspective of intensification

  Bruce Hindmarsh — March 26, 2015

  This issue’s Last Word comes from the ��ݮ��Ƶ Center for Christian Thought’s blog, The Table.In this article, adapted from a post on...

• Biola Magazine

  Meet the 2015 Alumni Award Winners

  Biola Magazine Staff — March 26, 2015

  The ��ݮ��Ƶ Alumni Association recognized 11 alumni for their outstanding accomplishments and service during a special awards chapel on...

• Biola Magazine

  Yearbook Archive Goes Digital

  Every volume of The Biolan since 1927 now accessible online

  Heather Leith — March 26, 2015

  Looking to reminisce on your glory days at Biola without having to crawl into the attic to find your dusty yearbooks? Every edition of The Biolan...

• Biola Magazine

  From the Alumni Office: Spring 2015

  What is God’s Definition of Success?

  Rick Bee — March 26, 2015

  In this issue of Biola Magazine, the alumni board is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Alumni of the Year Awards. These great...

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  Pipeline Preacher

  Daniel Felton (’98) shares the gospel as a missionary surfer

  Heather Leith — March 26, 2015

  Daniel Felton (’98) has a vocation that most people reserve for vacation — surfing. Felton works for the Christian Surfing Federation (CSF), a...

• Biola Magazine

  Dorm Stairwells to Skid Row

  Antquan Washington (’02) serves L.A.'s needy

  Heather Leith — March 26, 2015

  More than a decade ago, a conversation with a friend in the Hart Hall stairwell inspired Antquan Washington (’02) to get involved with ministry to...

• Biola Magazine

  We Won’t All Change the World … And That’s Okay

  An excerpt from "Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World"

  Biola Magazine Staff — March 26, 2015

  In the church today, we like to raise the bar, up the ante and lay out radical calls that most people can’t possibly answer. Nor do we expect them...

• Biola Magazine

  The Extraordinary Beauty of Ordinary Faith

  An interview with author and theologian Michael Horton (’87)

  Biola Magazine Staff — March 26, 2015

  In his new book, Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World, alumnus Michael Horton (’87) argues that evangelicals should tone down...