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  • Biola Magazine

    A Precedential President

    Taylor Stribbling serves as Biola’s first Student Government Association president

    Laurie Bullock — 

    Taylor Stribbling’s final year at Biola also marked a big first. The 2015–16 school year marked the debut of the Student Government Association,...

  • Biola Magazine

    Religious Freedom Scholar Receives 2016 Colson Award

    Paul Marshall is the third recipient of Biola’s ‘Conviction and Courage’ award

    Brett McCracken — 

    On May 27, Biola University awarded its third Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award to Paul Marshall, a religious freedom scholar and...

  • Biola Magazine

    Deborah Taylor Appointed as Provost

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    Deborah L. Taylor (’93, M.A. ’01), a longtime Biola University administrator and faculty member, was appointed in May as the university’s new...

  • Biola Magazine

    A Big Year for Biola Athletics

    Five teams win conference championships

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    Biola’s student-athletes competed their way to one of the most successful years in university history in 2015–16, with five separate teams winning...

  • Biola Magazine

    A Groundbreaking Day for the Sciences

    Construction begins on ambitious new science facility

    Jason Newell — 

    Biola broke ground in February on the most ambitious building project in its history, an expansive new science facility that will serve as a home...

  • Biola Magazine

    Conviction, Courage and Civility: Three Virtues for a Vitriolic Age

    Barry Corey — 

    This spring, Biola University's Center for Christian Thought (CCT) and Center for Marriage and Relationships (CMR) hosted a one-day symposium on...

  • Biola Magazine

    Dirt-Filled Trucks and Spirit-Filled Believers

    Editor's Note

    Jason Newell — 

    From my window in Metzger Hall, I’ve got a front-and-center view of a massive pit opening up in the ground near Biola’s main entrance. Don’t worry,...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Did the Apostle Thomas Die as a Martyr?

    Sean McDowell — 

    In my last post, I evaluated the tradition that the apostle Thomas ministered in India. While the evidence for Thomas in India is not as strong as for Peter and Paul in Rome, it is at least probable that he founded the church in India. But did Thomas die as a martyr?

  • The Good Book Blog

    Did the Apostle Thomas Minister in India?

    Sean McDowell — 

    In my recent book The Fate of the Apostles, I examine the evidence the apostles of Jesus died as martyrs. Because the evidence is early and consistent, there is widespread agreement that Peter, Paul, and both James died as martyrs. But scholars are much more divided over the tradition surrounding “doubting” Thomas. Did he really make it to India, as tradition suggests, and die there as a martyr? ...

  • Biola News

    Biola Alumni Releases Documentary on Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

    Film reveals training behind an elite group of soldiers chosen to guard The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery

    Daryn Daniels — 

    On Memorial Day, three Biola University alumni released the documentary film “The Unknowns.” The film follows the training of the Sentinels, a...

  • Biola News

    Congratulations, Biola University Class of 2016!

    Leading advocate for religious freedom, Paul Marshall, gives commencement address

    Jenna Loumagne — 

    Nearly 1,000 students ƹƵd from Biola University today — more than 200 ƹƵ students and more than 750 underƹƵ students. Hudson...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Philosophical Challenges in the Doctrine of the Atonement

    William Lane Craig — 

    In a recent Q&A, you mentioned "a theory of the atonement involving as an essential aspect the satisfaction of God's justice faces stiff philosophical challenges, which I hope eventually to address". I suspect I am not alone in excitedly anticipating the completion of your research! In the meantime, would you be able to summarize these challenges? I am certain this would be of significant interest to all your readers, especially those of us who are engaged in Philosophical Theology.

  • Biola News

    Biola Counseling Center Expands Influence with APA Accreditation

    Accreditation distinguishes Biola Counseling Center as sought-after doctoral internship site

    Kathryn Toombs — 

    In May, the Biola Counseling Center (BCC) received accreditation with the American Psychological Association (APA) — a mark that increases the BCC...

  • Biola News

    Biola Music Alumnus Louima Lilite Receives Distinguished Teaching Award

    Biola alumnus Louima Lilite (‘99) received the Distinguished Teaching Award at Oklahoma Baptist University

    Emma Bassett — 

    Biola alumnus Louima Lilite (‘99) received the Distinguished Teaching Award at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU). This award, presented on May 13,...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Should Experience Trump Scripture?

    Sean McDowell — 

    In my recent book The Beauty of Intolerance, my father and I discuss how a new view of tolerance has crept its way into the church. One powerful way this is seen is how an increasing number of Christians approach Scripture. For instance, in his book God and the Gay Christian, Matthew Vines begins by affirming the final authority of scripture on questions of morality and doctrine.[1] And yet when Vines discovered his own same-sex attraction, his perspective began to change based on his personal experience. Now he has become an outspoken advocate for LGBT rights within the church, and his goal is to lead a movement to convince Christians that they can affirm the full authority of scripture and also affirm committed, monogamous same-sex relationships ...

  • Biola News

    How to Combat Stress: A Psychology Professor Shares Tips

    April was National Stress Awareness Month, and with graduation right around the corner, college seniors understand why

    James O'Hearn — 

    At the end of the month, nearly 1,000 underƹƵ and ƹƵ students will walk across a stage at Biola University — a symbolic and...

  • The Good Book Blog

    God’s Love and Justice in Contradiction?

    William Lane Craig — 

    Dr. Craig, Your ministry has radically changed my life. As a direct result of your arguments and debates, I went from a nihilist to a staunch Christian. However, I have encountered a problem with the ontological argument. Is there a contradiction between perfect justice and perfect mercy in a maximally great being? The way I have seen this objection posed is that the Christian God is just and merciful. Mercy is defined as the suspension of justice. Thus there is a contradiction. I have also seen the argument being put as perfect justice is giving everyone what they're due, and perfect mercy is giving some people less than what they're due. Is this objection as crushing as its proponents make it out to be? ...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Theological Anthropology

    Ryan Peterson — 

    Christian anthropologies have been of vital importance throughout the history of the church because at each point in history there are cultural assumptions and philosophical perspectives about the nature of humanity that call the gospel into question, that question God’s Lordship, humanity’s servanthood, and their genuine fellowship in Jesus Christ. To maintain a biblical understanding of salvation, Christians have needed to emphasize humanity’s existence as embodied and as spiritual, as moved by intellect and by desire, as motivated by the will and as motivated by habitual acts that shape the will. These realities of human existence have been uncovered as theologians have thought through the logic of the gospel and its proclamation in their context ...

  • Biola News

    Tenth Tour Stop Brings Biola’s Campaign to the Pacific Northwest

    Event draws local alumni and raises more than $92,000 toward campaign

    Cambria Aviles — 

    On Saturday, May 7, Biola University hosted the tenth stop of the Campaign National Tour in Seattle, Wash. More than 120 local alumni, parents and...

  • Biola News

    Art Professors Release New Books

    Kurt Simonson releases first photobook; Jonathan Anderson releases book on modern art and theology

    Daryn Daniels — 

    Art professors Kurt Simonson (’00) and Jonathan Anderson (’00) are sharing pieces of their personal journeys through two different approaches in...

  • The Good Book Blog

    What is Theology?

    Erik Thoennes — 

    The study of theology is considered by many to be dry, boring, irrelevant, and complicated. But for those who want to know God, the study of theology is indispensable. The word “theology” comes from two Greek words, theos (“God”) and logos (“word”). The study of theology is an effort to make definitive statements about God and his implications in an accurate, coherent, relevant way, based on God’s self-revelations. Doctrine equips people to fulfill their primary purpose, which is to glorify and delight in God through a deep personal knowledge of him. Meaningful relationship with God is dependent on correct knowledge of him ...

  • Biola News

    New Provost Announced

    Deborah L. Taylor named to university’s second-ranking position

    Brenda Velasco — 

    Biola University President Barry H. Corey announced on May 16, 2016 the appointment of Deborah L. Taylor to the position of Provost and Senior...

  • Biola News

    San Francisco Event Boosts Biola’s National Campaign Tour Momentum

    Campaign exceeds $170 million mark; on track to reach the finish line

    Cambria Aviles — 

    On April 16, the Campaign National Tour closed out it’s ninth event with an evening in San Francisco, Calif. Biola University President Barry H....

  • The Good Book Blog

    Problems with Paul

    William Lane Craig — 

    Question I read your response to the person who responded to Jesus and disliked Paul. I too find myself in this position and was surprised that you found it difficult to figure out why somebody would object to Paul who is drawn to Christ. Jesus is filled with incredible love power mercy and grace and humility. Paul is full of well, Paul. He says he doesn't boast then boasts. I can't imagine Jesus approved of his rules for helping widows (or that any actual widow would make the cut and receive help.) Despite all of the efforts made to defend him he is obviously no fan of women and he worries far too much what other people think. So much so that he is willing to act like a phony to convert them. And whenever you go to church and meet a modern day Pharisees if you ask them a couple questions they always turn out to be really Paul focused. In fact the lack of Christ-like love in the American church and the eagerness to point out other people's sins seems to come from this guy because it's definitely not coming from Christ. I would love for you to finish answering your question and address the issues that most people have with Paul that it seems like you must be aware of. Thanks! ...

  • Biola News

    Student-Led Groups Support the Fight Against Cancer

    Biola’s Love Your Melon Campus Crew and Colleges Against Cancer chapter work to provide hope for those hurting from cancer

    Daryn Daniels — 

    Biola University students are helping support the fight against cancer through different on-campus organizations like the Love Your Melon Campus...