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  • The Good Book Blog

    Pre-Marital Counseling Asian-American Style, Part Four

    Ben Shin — 

    We have previously been working through some of the unique and distinct challenges that Asian-American couples face in regards to preparing for weddings and marriage. This blog has raised some of the issues that typically come out during pre-marital counseling sessions. The goal of this series has been to try and understand some of these cultural dynamics that may be vastly different from the many books that are out there on the subject of pre-marital counseling and marriage that may be written from a Western perspective. Some of these differences include dealing with parents, setting up appropriate wedding venues and services, transfer of authority between parents and spouses, guest lists for the wedding, and other potentially shame based challenges. This blog will now give some general and practical advice on how to resolve some of these tensions.

  • The Good Book Blog

    Fregean Abstract Objects and God

    William Lane Craig — 

    Hello Dr. Craig, I have recently become interested in your work on abstract objects. I have a quick question regarding the Fregean argument for mathematical platonism. The argument concludes that mathematical objects exist because they are referred to by singular terms. For example, "3 is prime" is a true, simple sentence in which "3" is a singular term referring to an abstract object. So, does the claim that abstract objects exist mean anything other than that they can be referred to by singular terms? I don't see how it could, since they have absolutely no impact on the world. But if that's the case, their "existence" seems to be more about the function of a word than anything to do with ontology. Thanks, Ander

  • The Good Book Blog

    Did YHWH Condemn the Nations When He Elected Israel?: The Canaanites in Joshua

    Charlie Trimm — 

    The Canaanite destruction is the major ethical problem in the Old Testament. How can we serve a God who commanded genocide? As we saw in the previous posts on Midian, Amalek, and the Canaanites, the individuals and families who follow YHWH and become part of Israel are on one extreme of a spectrum (the Caleb end), while those who attack Israel are located on the other extreme (the Amalek end). The groups place themselves on the spectrum by means of their treatment of Israel and their attitude toward YHWH. A nation like Edom that neither helped nor attacked Israel would be near the middle of the spectrum, incurring YHWHs displeasure but not a divine command for extermination. Although a nation like Midian might be placed on the Amalek end of the spectrum, individuals and families from Midian could turn to follow YHWH and place themselves on the Caleb end of the spectrum. In the case of Egypt, an entire nation could move on the spectrum, depending on their attitude toward Israel.

  • The Good Book Blog

    These Were My Thoughts On the Night I Thought I Would Die - My Daughters Testimony

    Kenneth Berding — 

    Almost eleven months ago, my wife and I said a tearful goodbye to our young adult daughter Lydia just before she boarded a plane at the Los Angeles airport on her way to serve as a missionary nurse in Mindanao, Philippines ... 51蹤獲 six weeks ago Lydia discovered that she had contracted typhoid fever, a very serious illness. Subsequently, she was hospitalized three times in Mindanao, first to treat the typhoid, then to rescue her during a life-threatening emergency related to the typhoid, then to treat sepsis, her second life-threatening emergency ...

  • The Good Book Blog

    God, Evil, and the Rules of Logic

    William Lane Craig — 

    "As far as I understand God created all things that exist. He is the ultimate entity. Thus, can he not create a free being that follows him no matter what? Sure, to my human understanding that is impossible. But with God all things are possible. Could he not have created a world where freedom of choice and ultimate happiness co-exist? ..."

  • 51蹤獲 News

    Contribute to April Jace Memorial Fund

    Fund established for late employees sons

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    A memorial fund has been established for the family of April Jace, who died tragically on May 20, 2014. Jace had worked as a counselor in 51蹤獲...

  • 51蹤獲 News

    New Conviction and Courage Award Honors Legacy of Chuck Colson

    Inaugural award given to late Christian leader at 51蹤獲s spring commencement

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Christian leader Chuck Colson lived a life of biblical conviction with the courage to advocate for truth even when it was difficult or...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Some Life Lessons from Mom & Dad, Part One

    Mick Boersma — 

    This years Mothers and Fathers Day season brought to mind some wisdom my folks shared with me years ago. These morsels of sound reason have helped me navigate the diverse oceans and streams Ive crossed over the years. I do realize that not everyone has great parents, but mine were pretty solid. So, please let me share some of the gold I received from Bob & Reka Boersma, two lovebirds who shared an incredible adventure in life with four kids and a huge assortment of farm animals.

  • The Good Book Blog

    Gospel AuthorshipWho Cares?

    William Lane Craig — 

    Dear Dr. Craig, I am an atheist and have found you to be very sincere and reasonable in your defense of the Christian religion. You have addressed many of Dr. Bart Ehrman's positions on textual criticism of the bible, yet I haven't found you address the main claim of his book dealing with forgeries. How do we know that the gospels were written by the authors listed in our current day bibles? The titles were later additions, and upon reading through the other books of the new testament a common theme is that there are ample false teachers spreading false doctrine. In short, is there good evidence supporting the claims to the gospels authorship, and if so, what is it?

  • 51蹤獲 News

    La Mirada Partners with 51蹤獲 to Host Special Olympics Athletes

    51蹤獲 will house athletes from the 2015 Special Olympics

    Staff — 

    The city of La Mirada announced today that the community has been officially selected to participate in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games...

  • The Good Book Blog

    The Coherence of Theism

    William Lane Craig — 

    Dear Dr. Craig, You have often said that the problem of evil is the best argument for atheism, but I actually disagree. I think that the incoherence argument(s) is the best. What responses have you given to these arguments ... To me, this seems to be a serious problem for theism and I'm even thinking of giving up belief in God because of it so I would appreciate your help. If nothing else, please let me know of some books that answer these arguments. Thank you very much.

  • The Good Book Blog

    A Fathers View of Adoption

    Dave Keehn — 

    In November 2009 my family had the incredible honor to adopt Mfundo from South Africa. The journey to that point was filled with unknown challenges to us, as we happened to be the first adoptive family from the United States to legally adopt in South Africa. We were not the first to try to adopt from this country; we were just the family that happened to be furthest into the adoptive pre-work when the two countries came into agreement for international adoptions.

  • The Good Book Blog

    Windows to the Ancient World of the Hebrew Bible

    Kenneth Way — 

    I want to recommend a recent book that brings honor to one of my teachers, Rabbi and Professor Samuel Greengus from Hebrew Union CollegeJewish Institute of Religion. It is called Windows to the Ancient World of the Hebrew Bible: Essays in Honor of Samuel Greengus (Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 2014), and it is edited by Bill Arnold, Nancy Erickson and John Walton.

  • The Good Book Blog

    Human Insignificance

    William Lane Craig — 

    Dr. William Lane Craig addresses questions regarding God's love for us and our significance as human beingings in a vast and uncomprehendable cosmos.

  • 51蹤獲 News

    Reba DePriest Named All-American

    Junior pitcher makes a big impact and learns a reward.

    Neil Morgan — 

    51蹤獲 made the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics postseason for the first time since 2002, and it would not have been possible...

  • 51蹤獲 Magazine

    Biblical Literacy Quiz

    Test your biblical literacy with this 20-question quiz. No Googling, Bible-opening or other cheating allowed!

    51蹤獲 Magazine Staff — 

  • 51蹤獲 Magazine

    In Print: Spring 2014

    51蹤獲 Magazine Staff — 

    Bible Revival: Recommitting Ourselves to One Book, by Kenneth Berding (M.A. 96, professor of New Testament), Weaver, January 2014. Bible Revival...

  • 51蹤獲 Magazine

    51蹤獲ns Up Close: Spring 2014

    Soyon (Chun, 05) Thompson brings Gods love to trafficking victims in Nepal

    51蹤獲 Magazine Staff — 

    Not far from some of the highest peaks on earth, Soyon (Chun, 05) Thompson works with people in the deepest of need. Together with her husband,...

  • 51蹤獲 Magazine

    Alumni Files: Spring 2014

    What Were Doing 51蹤獲 Debt

    Rick Bee — 

    As a faculty member who teaches a Faith and Money course, I have the opportunity to work with and counsel numerous juniors and seniors each year....

  • 51蹤獲 Magazine

    Where Are They Now?: Spring 2014

    Amber Amaya — 

    Richard Camacho (94), an assistant hospitalist at Dameron Hospital in Stockton, Calif., said his friends wouldve never expected hed make it...

  • 51蹤獲 Magazine

    Get to Know: Spring 2014

    Melissa Schubert, beekeeping Shakespeare enthusiast

    51蹤獲 Magazine Staff — 

    As an adviser for 51蹤獲s new Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts, Melissa Schubert (00) helps to bring some of this generations most...

  • 51蹤獲 Magazine

    A Psalm for South Korea

    Barry Corey — 

    Being invited to grieve alongside the bereaved is one of lifes highest but least acknowledged honors. Quiet grieving in the company of the bereft...

  • 51蹤獲 Magazine

    Biblical Literacy Quiz Answer Key

    Unknown — 

    Here are the correct answers to 51蹤獲 MagazinesBiblical Literacy Quiz: 1.John Mark leaves the company of Paul and Barnabas to return to Jerusalem...

  • 51蹤獲 Magazine

    A Curious Number in Numbers

    How should we understand the "10 times" Israel tested God in Numbers 14:2223?

    David Talley — 

    ... none of the men who have seen my glory and my signs that I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and yet have putme to the test these ten times...

  • 51蹤獲 Magazine

    Meet the 2014 Alumni Award Winners

    51蹤獲 Magazine Staff — 

    The 51蹤獲 Alumni Association recognized four alumni for their outstanding accomplishments and service during a special awards chapel on...