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  • The Good Book Blog

    Could God Have Pardoned Sin without Punishment?

    Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

    William Lane Craig — 

    Dear Dr. Craig, I have asked about the atonement in a previous submission. Please forgive this final, multipart question, which can stand alone. Here is the question. Even if it is legitimate for God to use vicarious liability and punishment in saving us--legitimate because these are established elements of Western law--why would God prefer vicarious liability to pardoning, which is also a recognized part of Western law? What advantage, from a legal philosophical view, does vicarious liability/punishment have over pardoning? Could God have chosen the legal option of pardon if He wished, rather than substitutionary atonement? What purpose is there in Jesus suffering, if absolution can be gained otherwise? Or is there some other moral, aesthetic, personal consideration that makes penal substitution preferable? ...

  • The Good Book Blog

    No JABS: A Model for Small-Group Connection, Part 2

    John McKinley — 

    As the second part in this post on four protections to create a safe relational space for small groups, here I focus on the fourth condition. This fourth condition has four pieces to it for limiting communication that tends to shut people down. The goal is to be able to accept others as they are, with their true sharing of their real mess in daily life as a Christian. Often we can get in our own way and so fail to love them in this way because we are so busy with the speck of sawdust in their eye. In a sentence, this four-part fourth condition is the log in our eyes that prevents meeting with others.

  • Student Life Blog

    Moses, a Burning Bush, and Our Calling

    Lisa Igram — 

    Dont be afraid to keep asking God those deep soul-questions.

  • The Good Book Blog

    The Baker Book of Bible Charts, Maps, and Timelines: An Interview with Jack Beck

    David Talley — 

    There are many helpful resources for those who want to engage the Bible on a deeper level. The big question is how to know which resources might be the most helpful. Periodically, I encounter resources that I think distinguish themselves from the myriad of available options. It is a safe bet that a resource book on Bible charts, maps, and timelines will not hit the bestseller list. However, Jack Becks The Baker Book of Bible Charts, Maps, and Timelines has recently been published, and I think it will benefit Christians, pastors, and scholars, who want to engage the Bible more deeply. I have reached out to Jack and asked him to answer a few questions that might help you in understanding the purposes behind this new book ...

  • Student Life Blog

    Earth Day 2017: All Creation Groans and Waits

    John Tuttle — 

    Evangelicals' relationship with the environment is... complicated. Here are some resources to help you live on Earth wisely.

  • The Good Book Blog

    9 Truths about Sex and Marriage from Genesis 1-2

    Sean McDowell — 

    Critics have sometimes claimed that marriage is not that important to God. But interestingly, the Bible both begins and ends with a marriage. In fact, marriage is the defining metaphor God uses to illustrate His love for the Church, His bride" ...

  • Student Life Blog

    So You Want to Save the World?

    John Tuttle — 

    Evangelism or justice? Eugene Cho says "both."

  • GRIT

    How Racial Consciousness Changed the Way I Watch Movies

    a Q&A with Nancy Yuen

    Celeste Scott — 

    Nancy Yuen is one of the many gems you might find roaming around 51蹤獲s campus or on the internet changing the world. Professor Yuen is a...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Why Being "Blessed" is Better than Being "Happy"

    Sean McDowell — 

    Our culture is obsessed with happiness. From the movies we watch, the purchases we make, and our obsessive use of technology and social media, it is clear that many people today live for happiness. You might be thinking, So what? Isnt happiness a good thing? Well, that depends on what is meant by happiness ...

  • 51蹤獲 News

    Talbot Launches Fully Online Programs for the First Time in Fall 2017

    Four complete graduate degree options will be offered fully online

    Clavel Candelaria  — 

    For the first time, 51蹤獲s Talbot School of Theology will offer four fully online masters degree programs beginning in fall 2017. The...

  • Student Life Blog

    It's Still On Us

    John Tuttle — 

    April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Why do we talk about it at 51蹤獲? Because it happens here. It does. And because it happens here, we have...

  • Student Life Blog

    If You're Stuck and Selfish, Try Solitude and Silence

    Celeste Scott — 

    Some wisdom from Ruth Haley Barton.

  • The Good Book Blog

    Jesuss Transfiguration, Last Days of Jesus DVD

    Matthew Williams — 

    ... The Old Testament background is very helpful for understanding the deeper meaning of the New Testament scriptures. In the transfiguration account, we read in Matthew 17 that Jesus was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. We remember that in the Old Testament, after Moses went up Mount Sinai to meet with God and receive the ten commandments, his face was radiant, and he wore a veil (Exodus 34:33-35). Matthew 17 is showing us that Jesus is the new (but better) Moses ...

  • 51蹤獲 News

    Tenth Annual Ruby Awards Honor Three Influential 51蹤獲 Women

    Nancy Yuen, Tamra Malone and Katie Powell receive awards during womens history month

    Jenna Loumagne — 

    In celebration of National Womens History Month, 51蹤獲 honored the 2017 51蹤獲 Ruby Award recipients on Friday, March 24 at the tenth...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Do the Laws of Logic Provide Evidence for God?

    Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

    William Lane Craig — 

    Dr. Craig, I cannot thank you enough for your philosophical and theological work. Your work and Reasonable Faith is a constant encouragement and motivation to me as a Christian. In a unit on German philosophy (in a specific section on Leipniz), I recently had my German 3 class translate, discuss and respond to your argument, "Gott ist die beste Erkl瓣rung warum 羹berhaupt etwas existiert," from your debate with Ansgar Beckermann. Your argument provoked a reaction and interest I was not expecting. Here is my question: Why do you not employ the laws of logic as evidence for the existence of God? It seems to me that God (a necessarily existing mind) is the best explanation for the laws of logic in a similar way that he (a necessary personal being of moral perfection) is the best explanation for certain necessary moral truths. Am I mistaken about logic as evidence for the existence of God? Is there a reason the laws of logic should not be used in an argument similar to your argument from objective moral values and duties? ...

  • 51蹤獲 News

    Rosemead Alumnus Creates Better Path for Autism Spectrum Disorder Patients

    Emilio Amigo ('86) saw a better life for his clients and created a way to help

    Jenna Loumagne — 

    When alumnus Emilio Amigo (86) began to focus his practice on clients on the autism spectrum in the 1990s, he realized the treatment approaches...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Jesus, the Immigrant

    Octavio Esqueda — 

    Jesus was an immigrant. All Christians are also immigrants. Therefore, Christ identifies himself with us and understands our situation. As his followers we should imitate his example and learn from him. We should have compassion for those foreigners who come from different regions and countries because we recognize that we all are also strangers and exiles on earth ...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Jes繳s, el Inmigrante

    Octavio Esqueda — 

    Jes繳s fue un inmigrante. Todos los cristianos tambi矇n somos inmigrantes. Por lo tanto, Cristo se identifica con nosotros y nos entiende. Como sus seguidores debemos imitar su ejemplo y aprender de 矇l. Tambi矇n debemos mostrar compasi籀n por aquellos que son extranjeros al venir de otros pa穩ses y regiones ya que reconocemos que todos nosotros somos tambi矇n peregrinos y extranjeros ...

  • The Good Book Blog

    How Do You Become Yourself by Mirroring the Greatest Person in History? An Interview with Thaddeus Williams

    Sean McDowell — 

    Thaddeus Williams was a dorm mate of mine as an undergrad at 51蹤獲, and now we are both on faculty for our alma mater. Dr. Williams is also an author and frequent speaker at churches and conferences. He gave me the opportunity to endorse his most recent book Reflect: Becoming Yourself by Mirroring the Greatest Person in History, and I found it both insightful and enjoyable. He was kind enough to answer a few of my questions. Enjoy this interview and think about getting a copy of his excellent book.

  • 51蹤獲 News

    New Nonprofit Management Degree Program to Launch in Fall 2017

    Unique program offers students a new opportunity to study business and theology together

    Clavel Candelaria  — 

    51蹤獲s Crowell School of Business will offer a new Master of Management, Nonprofit degree in Fall 2017. The rare degree program is...

  • Student Life Blog

    Skills Worth Bragging 51蹤獲

    Zachary Alsens — 

    How courage and hard work refine natural talent.

  • Student Life Blog

    Balancing Romantic Relationships and Friendships

    Alex Bell — 

    Don't make someone else a third wheel.

  • The Good Book Blog

    2 Lessons from Living on Skid Row

    Sean McDowell — 

    Last week I had the opportunity of co-leading a trip of 30+ high school students to stay at the Union Rescue Mission on Skid Row for three days. The students served meals in the kitchen, played Bingo with Mission residents, cleaned, played with children, served cold water to people living in the streets, shared meals with strangers, and much more. The trip was life changing for me, the students, and we hope maybe even some of the people at the URM ...

  • GRIT

    Sexual Violence Awareness & Prevention

    a chapel series

    Sarah Schwartz — 

    Educational programming raising awareness about sexual violence response and prevention.

  • 51蹤獲 News

    Graduate Students Help Middle Schoolers Plan for the Future

    Middle school students learn financial basics

    Peter Bradley — 

    Graduate students in the Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) program completed a six-week intercultural service project mentoring students...