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  • The Good Book Blog

    The Secret to C.S. Lewis' Success

    Thaddeus Williams — 

    I recently watched a disturbing video. A camera caught the head of a certain political organization; we’ll call him Lucius, attempting to convince a packed auditorium about the reality of moral law. Specifically, Lucius appealed to a real moral law above and beyond culture to argue against a right to homosexual marriage. What struck me most was less of what he said and more how he said it. Lucius taunted the crowd relentlessly, hurling insults like hand grenades. People often argue against moral reality by appealing to moral reality (e.g., there can’t be absolutes because look at out how absolutely wrong the crusades and inquisitions were!). But there is an equal and opposite inconsistency, namely, arguing for moral reality while breaking the very morality we are defending (e.g., real morals like ‘love your neighbor’ exist, you ignoramus!). In other words, Lucius’ problem was that he did not argue his worldview as if his worldview were actually true. No matter what he said, the way in which he said it made it seem like morals like love and respect were not to be taken seriously after all. The medium refuted the message.

  • The Good Book Blog

    Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs: An Interview With Ed Curtis

    The Good Book Blog — 

    Ed Curtis, professor of biblical and theological studies at Talbot, just released the new book, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs (Teach the Text Commentary Series). He kindly took some time to answer a few questions about the book.

  • The Good Book Blog

    Commentary Review: The Letter of James (NICNT) by Scot McKnight

    Darian Lockett — 

    After thirty-five years of service, James Adamson’s NICNT commentary on the Epistle of James has received a much-needed update by Scot McKnight. McKnight’s contribution to the series significantly expands on its predecessor volume—being more than twice its size—which is due, in part, to the mounting scholarship on James appearing since its 1976 publication date.

  • Biola News

    Biola Alumni Roots for the Angels

    Patricia Folgar — 

    This year's Barbecue and Angel Game was a wonderful evening! And if you missed it, you missed a beautiful night under the stars (and the Big A) at...

  • The Good Book Blog

    How to Invite and Host a Guest Speaker for a Retreat, Part One

    Ben Shin — 

    Being a retreat speaker can be an enjoyable time but can also be a challenging time. The difference maker for which outcome occurs is largely dependent on the host for the speaker. Over the years, as both a speaker and also as a host, I’ve seen some excellent treatment of speakers and also some situations that could use a lot of improvement. This will be a 2 part series of blogs in which I hope to highlight some ways to invite and host a guest speaker in which he would feel very well taken care of throughout the whole process. In this first part of the series, I will focus on how to invite a guest speaker to a retreat.

  • Biola News

    Aukshunas Named National Player of the Week

    Senior defender Morgan Aukshunas claims Biola's first national player of the week award since 2011

    Neil Morgan — 

    Just one day after wrapping up her second Golden State Athletic Conference defensive player of the week nod, Biola women's soccer defender Morgan...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Minding the Heart: An Interview With Robert Saucy

    The Good Book Blog — 

    Robert Saucy, distinguished professor of systematic theology at Talbot, just released the new book, Minding the Heart: The Way of Spiritual Transformation. He kindly took some time to answer a few questions about the book.

  • Biola News

    Biola’s Center for Christian Thought Offers Free Resources

    New bulletin, podcasts and short videos spread scholarly work of center

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Starting its third year, the ݮƵ Center for Christian Thought has released a new publication, launched a blog and posted dozens of...

  • Biola News

    Adventure Club Seeks Community Through Creation

    As club's popularity grows, so does its members' passion for adventure

    Danny Pinnell — 

    While many college students spend their weekends catching up on homework or going to the movies, there is a niche group at ݮƵ that...

  • Biola News

    Athletics Gets Five Stars

    Biola athletics is about more than just putting points on the board or runs across the plate, this was evidenced by Biola being named an NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution.

    Neil Morgan — 

    ݮƵ has once again been named a five-star institution by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’ Champions of...

  • Biola News

    Biola Student Athletes Explore Diversity in Sports and Faith

    Soccer Duo Spends Summer Training in Serbia

    Jacquelyn Elissa Mota — 

    Senior Carlos Ballesteros and junior Sava Pantic, a Serbian native, spent this summer in Belgrade, Serbia dedicated to refining their soccer...

  • Business. Ministry. Life.

    Understanding Financial Ratios from a Management Perspective (part 2)

    Nick Sherwin — 

    In part one of this blog topic, I took a critical look at two of the five specific categories of financial ratios required in the undergraduate...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Theology of the Body and Sexual Harm

    John McKinley — 

    “Flee immorality. Every other sin that a man commits is outside the body, but the immoral man sins against his own body” (1 Cor 6:18 NASB). Why is sexual sin singled out as uniquely damaging to the body in a way that other physical actions are not? Substance abuse, gluttony, cutting—these are all harmful acts to the body, but they do not do what sexual misconduct does, according to Paul. Typical responses from students to explain this exception are that sex involves the whole person, or maybe because it involves someone else. The same could be said for illegal drug use, so there must be something more.

  • The Good Book Blog

    Antonio del Corro: El gran legado para nuestros tiempos de un reformador español / The legacy of Antonio del Corro an exemplary Spanish Reformer

    Octavio Esqueda — 

    El gran educador Antonio del Corro (Sevilla, 1527-Londres, 1591) es quizá una de las figuras más importantes y a la vez menos conocidas de la reforma española. Es también un ejemplo a imitar para todos los que seguimos a Cristo y sobre todo para los que nos dedicamos a servirle a través de la enseñanza. El historiador Emilio Monjo se refiere a Antonio de Corro como “un personaje que refleja el talante de la Reforma española en cuanto a su libertad de pensamiento y palabra: una iglesia que había nacido libre por la acción de la Escritura, y que se mantuvo libre con la Escritura también en su exilio europeo".

  • Business. Ministry. Life.

    Will Someone Please Explain To Me: What Is Business as Mission?

    Steve Rundle — 

    These days the term “Business as Mission” (BAM) gets used a lot, and synonymously it seems, with many other terms such as “Marketplace Ministry,” “...

  • Biola News

    Something for Everyone: Blue Man Group at Hollywood Bowl

    Seventy-five alumni, families and friends were exposed to the hilarious antics of the world-famous Blue Man Group on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the Hollywood Bowl.

    Patricia Folgar — 

    Seventy-five alumni, families and friends were exposed to the hilarious antics of the world-famous Blue Man Group on Saturday, September 7, 2013...

  • Biola News

    Biola Professor Opens Ministry-Based Café in Fullerton

    Scott Moffatt seeks to serve the community one cup of coffee at a time

    Taylor Durden — 

    Ordering a cup of locally roasted coffee and gourmet pastries, including the newest pastry trend — the doissant — means giving back to others at...

  • Biola News

    Biola Launches New Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts

    Celebration encourages engagement with art and faith

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    ݮƵ’s Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts officially launched Sept. 20 with the dedication of the newly renovated art...

  • The Good Book Blog

    I Am Here For The Church

    Joe Hellerman — 

    Remember 7th grade, when your English teacher taught you how to diagram sentences? You know, “main clause,” “subordinate clause,” and all that other stuff you have likely forgotten long ago? I still diagram sentences. And I teach my students how to diagram sentences, too—Greek sentences!

  • Biola News

    Faculty Spotlight: Octavio Esqueda

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Professor Octavio Esqueda’s teaching career started at the age of 12 in Guadalajara, Mexico. His passion for teaching others hasn’t ceased. “I...

  • Biola News

    Former Soccer Player Battles Cancer

    Katie Cabuling serves as inspiration to all as she demonstrates true hope in God.

    Neil Morgan — 

    Athletes are supposed to dominate, they are meant to be a warrior on their playing fields, an invincible force, but every so often they can be...

  • Biola News

    Biola's 2nd Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet

    Biola Athletics celebrated three distinguished athletes as they were inducted into Biola's Hall of Fame on Saturday night.

    Hilary Larkins — 

    On Saturday, September 14, 2013, Biola Athletics celebrated its second Hall of Fame Class with an induction ceremony in the Talbot East Andrews...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Book Announcement: Embracing Shared Ministry

    The Good Book Blog — 

    The following is the first in a series of faculty book announcements that will appear on the Good Book Blog in the coming months.

  • Biola News

    U.S. News Ranks Biola as a Top-Tier National University

    Biola listed among the nation’s best universities

    Staff — 

    ݮƵ has again been named one of America’s best colleges, earning a spot in the top tier of the “best national universities” category...

  • Business. Ministry. Life.

    Seriously Now... Reflections on Birthday Marketing

    Laureen Mgrdichian — 

    I love August. Summer is in full swing, and the family and I have sufficiently adjusted to not having a school schedule. But more than anything,...