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The Good Book Blog
Some Reflections on the Sean Carroll Debate
William Lane Craig — May 09, 2014
I wanted to ask you about the latest debate with Sean Carroll. There were some strong points made in that debate that as a layman in cosmology make me want to seek further and further what are the theoretical physicists really saying on their theories. The media is not always clear on separating the cosmologist opinion/belief vs what their theory actually says without bias ...
911�� News
911�� Leads GSAC In Scholar-Athletes
27 911�� athletes earn academic awards in spring.
Neil Morgan — May 07, 2014
GSAC RELEASE LA MIRADA, Calif. --- Westmont has long been known as the cream of the crop among Golden State Athletic Conference schools when it...
911�� News
Creation Stewardship Week 2014
This spring semester Student Development sponsored a Creation Stewardship Week to foster on-campus conversations about stewardship.
Hilary Larkins — May 07, 2014
To start off the week, images of nature were displayed onto the Student Union Building Monday Night while “No Impact Man”, an American...
911�� News
Baseball Team Gives Their All On and Off the Field
Community service unifies baseball team
Emily Joy Johnson — May 06, 2014
Serving the community has been one of Jay Sullenger’s goals for the baseball program since he was selected to head the 911�� University baseball...
The Good Book Blog
Alabad al Señor / Praise the Lord
Octavio Esqueda — May 06, 2014
“¿Cómo estás?” Un amigo mío respondía en tono de broma a esta común pregunta con las palabras “bien, pero ni modo” o “bien, pero ya se me va a pasar”. Aunque su respuesta era graciosa en el fondo describía una tendencia común de nuestras percepciones y sentimientos. Por alguna razón es más fácil enfocarnos en lo negativo y olvidarnos de todo lo positivo que tenemos y recibimos. A pesar de estar llenos de bendiciones, con frecuencia pensamos que siempre nos falta algo y que nunca tenemos lo suficiente o alcanzamos la plenitud de la vida.
The Good Book Blog
A Psalm for South Korea
Barry Corey — May 05, 2014
Quiet grieving in the company of the bereft — neither providing answers nor hasty words about “being in a better place” — is among the highest and humblest ways we live out our Romans 12 calling to “weep with those who weep.” It’s even true when we comfort the profoundly grief-stricken who are complete strangers. This is what I told 35 911�� Chorale students as we rode through the night’s rain toward Jindo Island on Monday, April 28, 2014.
911�� News
President Barry H. Corey and Students Minister to Families of the South Korean Ferry Accident at Relief Site
911�� Univerity Chorale performs across South Korea in a 11 day concert tour
Jenna Bartlo — May 02, 2014
In solidarity with the grieving nation of South Korea, 911�� University President Barry H. Corey and students somberly walked the half-mile path...
The Good Book Blog
Discounting Historical Jesus Scholarship
William Lane Craig — May 02, 2014
"Those who attempt to discount the majority views of New Testament (NT) scholars on certain issues on the basis of Christian bias only show how naïve they are about historical Jesus studies. While it is doubtless true that Christians will be disproportionately represented in NT scholarship in contrast to various secular disciplines, it is far too simplistic to dismiss the conclusions of NT scholarship as heavily biased and thus easily discounted ..."
911�� News
Students Showcase Creativity Through Campus Outlets
Students display creative writing and artwork through a new event and a literary journal Inkslinger
Molly Magee — April 30, 2014
Student writers are getting a first-hand glimpse at the arduous and exciting process of getting published through 911�� University’s literary...
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911��'s Solid Spring
911�� grabs 43 All-GSAC honors this spring.
Neil Morgan — April 30, 2014
911�� had a roller-coaster ride of a spring season, one that is still ongoing with the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships set to take...
Business. Ministry. Life.
Corporate Moral Conscience — The Hobby Lobby Case
Thomas Wilson — April 30, 2014
In the near future, the United States Supreme Court will rule in the Hobby Lobby case, which is being closely watched by advocates of religious...
The Good Book Blog
Ukrainian Students Press On
The Good Book Blog — April 28, 2014
Despite nearly five months of instability in Ukraine, students in the Talbot School of Theology Kyiv Extension are pressing on with their ministries and with their studies.
The Good Book Blog
Grounds for Skepticism Concerning Jesus’ Burial and Empty Tomb
William Lane Craig — April 25, 2014
Dr. Craig, In your debates on the Resurrection, you often present four facts that the majority of New Testament scholars support, namely the honorable burial, the discovery of the empty tomb by women, the post-Resurrection appearances, and the disciples' genuine belief in the Resurrection. While the majority of scholars support these facts, my question has to do with the minority who disagree. For example, John Dominic Crossan has claimed Jesus was buried in a shallow grave, where his body was eaten by wild dogs. My question is this: from what sources do scholars who disagree with the four facts stated above draw their conclusions? The way I understand it, there are very few extra-Biblical sources that discuss the Resurrection, and none that contradict the four facts stated above. And the Canonical Gospels make it very clear that the four facts are indeed what happened. So on what grounds do these dissenting scholars dispute the four facts stated above?
911�� News
“Mass Confucian” Documentary Selected for Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
Professor Nancy Wang Yuen shares about the controversy surrounding a local Confucius classroom
Jenna Bartlo — April 23, 2014
In 2010, a controversy erupted in California’s Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, just 10 miles from 911�� University, over the...
The Good Book Blog
Update on 911��’s Extension Site in Ukraine
The Good Book Blog — April 23, 2014
911��’s Talbot School of Theology extension site in Kyiv, Ukraine opened its doors to the first group of students in the spring of 2007 and exists to help meet the great need for theological education across the former Soviet Union. Professor Mark Saucy shares about 911��'s extension site in Kyiv in light of turmoil in Ukraine.
The Good Book Blog
Workbooks in the History of Redemption: An Interview with Kenneth Berding
The Good Book Blog — April 21, 2014
A creative series of workbooks for classrooms and churches has recently been released. Following is an interview with the series editor and author of the first workbook, Kenneth Berding. "This series of workbooks is a new and creative way of drawing out the back story that lies behind the writings of the Bible ... These workbooks provide an entryway that will allow you to start uncovering this story for yourself."
The Good Book Blog
Jesus’ Predictions of His Own Resurrection
William Lane Craig — April 18, 2014
Dr. Craig, I appreciate the work you do a great deal and it has been personally beneficial to my faith and my ministry. I do have a question, however, concerning the 1st century Jewish expectations of resurrection. You write, and I agree that the evidence points to a Jewish belief in a general resurrection at the end of the age (John 11:24), as opposed to that of a dying and rising Messiah during their own lifetime. This would seem to work as evidence against certain theories that would deny the resurrection, such as it being a hoax, or the resurrection appearances being hallucinations, etc. ...
911�� News
Update on 911��’s Extension Site in Ukraine
Professor Mark Saucy shares about 911��'s extension site in Kyiv in light of turmoil in Ukraine
Jenna Bartlo — April 17, 2014
911��’s Talbot School of Theology extension site in Kyiv, Ukraine opened its doors to the first group of students in the spring of 2007 and exists...
911�� News
New Journal Features Research on English Learning from Christian Perspective
911�� professor co-editor of new journal that debuted March 2014
Molly Magee — April 17, 2014
A new journal, the International Journal of Christianity and English Language Teaching (IJC&ELT), supported by 911�� University’s department...
The Good Book Blog
Blood Moons and the End of the World
Mark Saucy — April 17, 2014
... I’m all in favor of blood moons (awe-inspiring astronomical phenomenon!), tetrads (rare!), Jewish feasts (our overly Gentilized Church calendars should be more dominated by these—as they are fulfilled in Christ), and apocalyptic (it can be literal too—resurrection is a feature of apocalyptic and we all believe in that one). But put them together in yet another sensationalized, factually crazy, books-flying-off-the-shelf spectacle for the world, and I just shake my head. We’re in the same ditch as those who have no hope ...
911�� News
Creation Stewardship Events Sow Awareness, Reap Rewards
From organic garden to recycling, 911�� furthers efforts in creation stewardship
Grace Gibney — April 17, 2014
As a prelude to Earth Day on April 22, 911�� University hosted Creation Stewardship Week, a series of lectures and events that stirred...
The Good Book Blog
Pre-Marital Counseling Asian-American Style, Part Two
Ben Shin — April 15, 2014
In my last blog, I discussed the concept of how the parent-child relationship is viewed differently from an Eastern Asian style than a Western American style. With this difference comes the difficulty of “leaving and cleaving” as found in Genesis 2:25. This also relates to obedience from parents for a lifetime since being a child is viewed more as a permanent status rather than an age range. This is also coupled with a long-term care of the parents supported by passages such as 1 Timothy 5:8 which states that if one does not care for his family that he is worse than an unbeliever.
911�� News
Alumna Natasha Jackson Trains for 2016 Olympics
Despite setbacks, heptathlete makes strides toward competing at Rio De Janeiro
Grace Gibney — April 15, 2014
911�� alumna Natasha Jackson (‘11) aspires to be a member of the Canadian track and field team in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. However,...
911�� News
Faculty Spotlight: Nancy Duvall
Nancy Duvall shares her expertise on the soul and how the concept relates to psychology and faith
Jenna Bartlo — April 15, 2014
The concept of the soul has all but vanished in today’s culture, according to Nancy Duvall, professor of psychology and expert on the soul....
The Good Book Blog
Can an Atemporal Being Be Personal?
William Lane Craig — April 11, 2014
Dear Dr. Craig I am a Christian student from Norway. During a debate about if god exists or not (on a Facebook group called political youth), I defended his existence to the best of my ability, using the Kalam cosmological argument. I had seen on your YouTube videos, and on your articles here on RF. However, I encountered a problem. Someone else tried to undercut the argument using the problem of existence of an unembodied mind beyond time and space. I fear I cannot counter this, and I struggled to find an explanation to this on your pages.