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  • The Good Book Blog

    Christus Victor Theory of the Atonement

    Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

    William Lane Craig — 

    This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Mr. Craig, Thank you very much for your ministry. It has helped me very much in deepening my understanding why we, as Christians, believe what we believe. I am an Orthodox Christian and although in our tradition, reason is secondary to the experience of the Divine through good works of unconditional love, I have benefited immensely from your work when talking to anyone who may not necessarily be open to claims of experience ...

  • The Good Book Blog

    The Meaning of a Text is Not in the Reader

    Kenneth Berding — 

    What is the “locus” of meaning of a biblical text? (In other words, where is the center and source of meaning?) There are three possibilities: The...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Life of Jesus, Part Two

    The Baptism of Jesus

    Matthew Williams — 

    The baptism of Jesus is easily misunderstood. We often understand this important event as Jesus simply going into the Jordan River and being...

  • GRIT

    Galentines Day

    a celebration of friendship

    Sarah Schwartz — 

    Sarah Schwartz discusses the beauty of female friendship.

  • The Good Book Blog

    Should You See the New Samson Movie? Yes!

    Writer Interview

    Sean McDowell — 

    I recently got to watch an early release of the new Samson film with my older kids and we all loved it. I asked my kids if I should endorse it and...

  • GRIT

    Playing the Long Game

    a guest blog post by Prof. Jeannine Hanger

    Lisa Igram — 

    This week's installment of our Women at Work series highlights the experience of one of our own adjunct Biblical Studies professors, Jeannine...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Original Sin

    Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

    William Lane Craig — 

    This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Salaam Dr. Craig. A Muslim reader here. Your public and private work in natural theology has, I think, saved a generation of believers from superstition and error. I thank you sincerely for your sacrifice and labor. My question regards the confusing connection between original sin and Christ's sacrifice.

  • Think Biblically

    Have Churches Oversold Family and Marriage?

    with Joe Hellerman

    Joe Hellerman, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — 

    The contemporary church puts a huge emphasis on natural marriage and family. But according to pastor, author and Talbot professor Joe Hellerman,...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Theology of Leadership

    Michael Thigpen — 

    The following is a portion of a chapter I wrote in Biblical Leadership: Theology for the Everyday Leader (Edited by Benjamin K. Forrest and Chet...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Life of Jesus, Part One

    Overview of "Life of Jesus" DVD

    Matthew Williams — 

    The “Life of Jesus” in the Deeper Connections Bible study series is the fourth DVD and participant’s guide to be released by Rose/Hendrickson...

  • Business. Ministry. Life.

    Aim For Better, Not Perfect

    ​Luke Womack, Executive Director & Founder of The GO Fund Speaks at Biola

    Elaine Fung, Ashley Moschetti — 

    He shared a story of an entrepreneur salad maker.

  • Biola News

    Biola Announces Founding Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication

    Brenda Velasco — 

    After an extensive national search and interview process, Biola University has selected Dr. Todd W. Guy to serve as the founding dean of the...

  • Student Life Blog

    Failure is not an Option

    a response to The Biola Hour on Dating

    Samantha Lyons — 

    As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Sam Gassaway to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Why Would Scholars Leave Mormonism? Interview with Author Corey Miller

    Sean McDowell — 

    Corey Miller is the president of Ratio Christi, an organization that brings apologetics to the university campus. He was also a classmate of mine in the Philosophy program at Talbot Theological Seminary. As a former Mormon, Corey has a special interest in reaching people in the LDS church. He has compiled a fascinating and unique book called Leaving Mormonism: Why Four Scholars Changed Their Minds. I had the chance to endorse this book and highly recommend it. If you are interested in reaching out to the Mormon community, this book is a must-read ...

  • Student Life Blog

    Work Like You Mean It

    a response to The Biola Hour on vocation & calling

    Samantha Lyons — 

    “I know I didn’t get the project in on time, but can you extend a little grace?” “If I could get Sunday’s off, that would be great—oh no, don’t...

  • GRIT

    From Intimidation to Inspiration: Everything I Learned At My Internship

    Celeste Scott — 

    No one told me when I started the internship of my dreams just how terrifying it’d be. The first day I went into the office—a trendy space in the...

  • Student Life Blog

    Changing your Major Could Change your Life

    Susan Lim — 

    Susan Lim is an assistant professor in the Department of History & Political Science at Biola University. Here is her story of discovering and...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Fine Tuning and Different Laws of Nature

    Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

    William Lane Craig — 

    This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Hi Dr Craig, I have been watching your excursus on natural theology and am upto the part about teleology. You mention an objection to the argument, that we could have other natural laws and it could be more probable than not, with other sets of laws, that life permitting universes do exist just by chance. You say we just don't know the answer here ...

  • Biola News

    Biola’s Spring Opera Production: Die Fledermaus

    Die Fledermaus will run Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., February 2-3 and 9-10.

    Laurel Coddington — 

    The English adaptation of Johann Strauss II’s iconic operetta Die Fledermaus will be playing at Biola University Feb. 2-10. First performed in...

  • Think Biblically

    Navigating Student Culture - Part 2

    with Brett Kunkle

    Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — 

    What are the unique challenges young people face today? And what are some creative ways to equip and reach them? In this podcast, Sean McDowell and...

  • The Good Book Blog

    The Authority of the Bible, Part Four

    David Horner — 

    Because of health issues, it’s been more than two years since I last contributed to this series. I'm grateful to be back! To follow the thread of...

  • Student Life Blog

    To the Freshies: Resist Camping in the Comfortable

    Samantha Lyons — 

    Okay, you are here. You moved into the dorm and you took your very first steps into your college experience and your future. Between school,...

  • The Good Book Blog

    "The Jesus Prayer" as Training for Prayer

    John McKinley — 

    Prayer is unnatural and often dubious, so it is difficult. We wonder if we have the right motives, if we will be heard by God, and if we have...

  • The Good Book Blog

    God and the Transgender Debate: Book Review

    Sean McDowell — 

    The transgender debate is threatening to rip apart our culture. And it is raising a deep divide within the church. How should Christians respond? I recently picked up a copy of the new book by Andrew Walker entitled God and the Transgender Debate. It has significant endorsements—e.g., Robert George, Rod Dreher, and Albert Mohler—and so I had high expectations, and yet I still found it a valuable read ...

  • GRIT

    Why God Created Women to Work

    a blogpost by Jasmyne Bell

    Jasmyne Bell — 

    Women have always worked. A majority of women have to work to keep their families afloat. In Katelyn Beaty’s A Woman’s Place, she explains why God...