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• The Good Book Blog

  A Year of Devotions in Greek

  Mickey Klink III — November 04, 2012

  Are you studying Greek and need to be reminded that it is worth all the work? Or have you spent the time learning the basics of the Greek language and want to being to learn how to apply it to Scripture? There is a new book that nicely combines the study of New Testament Greek and a devotional reading of the Bible.

• Biola News

  Alumnus One of Eleven Master Penmen in World

  Jake Weidmann shares thoughts on art and faith

  Jenna Bartlo — November 02, 2012

  Alumnus Jake Weidmann (’08) is one of 11 master penmen in the world. After apprenticing under the White House calligrapher for one year and...

• Business. Ministry. Life.

  Report From the 2012 Ecuador Business Intensive

  Steve Rundle — November 02, 2012

  I’m delighted to report that the 2012 Summer Business Intensive in Quito Ecuador was a resounding success! Students from three universities...

• The Good Book Blog

  Religion in America

  Erik Thoennes — November 01, 2012

  The recent statistics released by The Pew Forum on Religious & Public Life showing a decline among Americans who consider themselves religious are sure to alarm many concerned about the spiritual state of the nation. For evangelicals, the most potentially jarring of these statistics shows that for the first time in its history the United States does not have a Protestant majority. The study found that about 20% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation, an increase from 15% in the last five years. The sobering reality in all this for evangelicals is that, although our churches continue to grow, our evangelistic effectiveness has significantly lagged behind the US population growth. This study is a clear challenge to evangelicals to live up to our name and proclaim the good news in a culture where we can no longer assume common theological foundations. Evangelical Christians have to learn to preach the gospel in a culture where we are no longer part of the Protestant majority. This is not necessarily a bad thing though. A few observations about the data shows that the picture is not as bleak as it may seem.

• Biola Magazine

  In Print: Fall 2012

  Biola Magazine Staff — November 01, 2012

  Accidental Pharisees: Avoiding Pride, Exclusivity, and the Other Dangers of Overzealous Faith, by Larry Osborne (’74, M.A. ’78, D.Min. ’86),...

• Biola Magazine

  The Benefits of Disciplines of Abstinence

  Michelle Barnewall — November 01, 2012

  In The Spirit of the Disciplines, Dallas Willard identifies what he calls “disciplines of engagement” and “disciplines of abstinence.” Examples of...

• Biola Magazine

  Biolans Up Close: Fall 2012

  Mike Erre (M.A. '04), Pastor and author

  Biola Magazine Staff — November 01, 2012

  Since graduating from Biola’s Talbot School of Theology in 2004 with an M.A. in philosophy of religion and ethics, Mike Erre has become an...

• Biola Magazine

  Where Are They Now?: Fall 2012

  Biola Magazine Staff — November 01, 2012

  Alan Hamilton’s (’83, M.Div. ’87) love for engaging the local community has led him to “great and exciting work” as the executive director of the...

• Biola Magazine

  Alumni Files: Fall 2012

  What I Love About Send-Offs

  Rick Bee — November 01, 2012

  For the alumni and parent relations departments, the summer months were filled with alumni chapter meetings, Student Send-Offs and numerous other...

• Biola Magazine

  Get to Know: Fall 2012

  Doretha O'Quinn, world-traveling culture-crosser

  Biola Magazine Staff — November 01, 2012

  Doretha O’Quinn is here to help burst the so-called “Biola bubble.” As vice provost of multi-ethnic and cross-cultural engagement, part of O’Quinn’...

• Biola Magazine

  'Year of Proclamation' Resources

  Biola Magazine Staff — October 31, 2012

  To honor Biola’s evangelistic heritage and renew our commitment to the Great Commission, Biola has dedicated the 2012–13 school year to the theme...

• Biola Magazine

  What the 'God Particle' Says About God

  William Lane Craig — October 31, 2012

  In July, scientists announced the long-awaited discovery of what appears to be the Higgs boson, a subatomic particle The New York Times called “...

• Biola Magazine

  How are U.S. Presidential Elections Changing?

  Scott Waller — October 31, 2012

  With the 2012 U.S. presidential election mere days away, many Americans are being bombarded by campaign mailings, attack ads, social me- dia...

• Biola Magazine

  Spread the Good News

  The gospel must still be shared with words. Six ways to get the conversation started.

  Brett McCracken — October 31, 2012

  These days, the word “evangelical” is more likely to bring to mind images of political rallies and music festivals than it does images of preaching...

• Biola Magazine

  What Ken Built

  In June, Biola lost Ken Bascom, a Biola fixture who played a central role in the development of the campus over the past 40 years

  Jason Newell — October 31, 2012

  One of the most recognizable architectural features on ɫ��ɫ��̳’s campus is the large circular beacon that glows brightlyatop the library...

• Biola Magazine

  Design in the Desert

  Jason Newell — October 31, 2012

  From the moment the email invitation landed in Christine Fuchs’ inbox last fall, she knew she was in for something special. Would she, it asked,...

• Biola Magazine

  No Car? No Problem

  Biola Magazine Staff — October 31, 2012

  Life can be rough for a vehicle-deprived student. If you were among the carless crowd in college, you may remember the drill: walking to the...

• Biola Magazine

  Biola Supporters Set Giving Record

  Donors gave $26 million last year, the highest in Biola's history

  Biola Magazine Staff — October 31, 2012

  ɫ��ɫ��̳’s supporters made history last year by giving more than $26 million to the university — Biola’s highest-ever fundraising total in...

• Biola Magazine

  'Under the Shadow'

  Professor's monumental oratorio features Pacific Symphony Orchestra

  Betsi L. Freeman — October 31, 2012

  Last spring’s performance of professor Robert Denham’s oratorio Under The Shadow evoked emotional response and thoughtful discussions for audience...

• Biola Magazine

  Biolan Races at the Olympics

  Amy Atkinson ('11) breaks track record for Guam

  Biola Magazine Staff — October 31, 2012

  InAugust, Biola’s own “golden girl” Amy Atkinson (’11) got to experience something many athletes only dream about — competing on the world stage...

• Biola Magazine

  Biola Files Federal Lawsuit Over Religious Freedom

  Biola Magazine Staff — October 31, 2012

  Biola filed a federal lawsuit in August to challenge a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate that requires faith- based employers...

• Biola Magazine

  Biola's Bizarre Letterman Appearance

  'This is like every class I ever took at ɫ��ɫ��̳!'

  Biola Magazine Staff — October 31, 2012

  File this under “Top 10 Strangest Moments in Biola History.” On June 28, comedian David Letterman gave viewers a “huh?” moment when he opened his...

• Biola Magazine

  Did Jesus Have a Wife?

  Biolans respond to discovery of papyrus fragment

  Biola Magazine Staff — October 31, 2012

  Harvard Divinity School professor Karen King created a stir in September when she unveiled the discovery of an ancient Coptic manuscript...

• Biola Magazine

  Good Works are a Means, Not an End

  President's Perspective

  Barry Corey — October 31, 2012

  I sat at a breakfast table a few months ago overlooking lower Central Park in Manhattan. Across the table was Lamar Vest, president of the American...

• Biola Magazine

  Year of Proclamation

  Editor's Note

  Jason Newell — October 31, 2012

  Since its founding more than a century ago as the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, ɫ��ɫ��̳ has been driven by the Great Commission. From...