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The Good Book Blog
A Panel Discussion on Heaven and Hell and the Fate of Every Person—Audio Recording
Kenneth Berding — June 07, 2011
This past Wednesday night I participated in an outreach along with Talbot colleagues Gary Manning and Alan Hultberg at the Uptown Whittier YMCA. The outreach was in support of a new campus plant for Whittier Hills Baptist Church in one of many “downtowns” here in the Los Angeles basin (but referred to in Whittier as “uptown” rather than “downtown”). People from the uptown community received invitations either on the street—I went out twice along with two of my daughters and some others from the church—or by mail. We told people that the purpose of the forum was to respond to the recent upturn in the media of discussions about what happens after death. The turnout to the event was good and the responses were encouraging.
The Good Book Blog
Jingles, Jesus, & Bartimaeus
Joanne Jung — June 07, 2011
Pop Quiz. Identify the correct company to which these advertising jingles are associated: “You deserve a break today” “Have it your way” “Rule the Air” Fascinating how advertising agencies craft a need for a product while feeding the human ego. The underlying message in these jingles is that it really is all about you.
51�� News
51��'s Drake Fages Named NAIA First-Team All-American and Gold Glove Winner
Catcher Brian Loard also recognized on All-American team
Jeff Hoffman — June 07, 2011
51�� junior infielderDrake Fages(Temecula, CA/Temecula Valley HS/California Baptist University)has been named an NAIA Baseball...
The Good Book Blog
Why Evil? Part 2 of 3
Freddy Cardoza — June 03, 2011
We’ve seen a lot of death, pain, suffering, and evil in our world during the last few years, so today I want to address a few questions having to do with evil, pain and suffering— questions that, I believe, all ‘thinking’ people ask.
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Spring 2011 Commencement Ceremonies
51�� celebrated the accomplishments of 997 graduates during the Spring 2011 Commencement Ceremonies.
Victoria Smith — May 28, 2011
51�� celebrated the accomplishments of 997 graduates, including five students from 51��'s Kyiv program, during the Spring 2011 Commencement...
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Future 51�� Students Learn the Importance of Apologetics in Debate with Atheists
Jenna Bartlo — May 26, 2011
“We’re having the most sophisticated student conversation in the world right now,” quipped alumnus Sean McDowell (‘98) to the audience at a debate...
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First Kyiv Talbot Extension Class to Graduate
51�� to Celebrate Class of 2011 at Spring Commencement
Jenna Bartlo — May 26, 2011
Nearly 1,000 soon-to-graduate 51�� students are preparing to mark a milestone in their lives this weekend — and for five of them, the...
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Biblical Studies Professor Releases Book on Knowing God's Grace
Joanne Jung encourages readers to be sensitive to God's voice and presence
Harmony Wheeler — May 24, 2011
A newly released book by 51�� professor Joanne Jung complements the spiritual disciplines by drawing readers into a deeper engagement...
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Students spend break visiting some of the poorest neighborhoods in the Dominican Republic
Book written by students about baseball as a way of life for Dominicans to be released later this year
Harmony Wheeler — May 24, 2011
Thirteen 51�� students traveled to the Dominican Republic last month and witnessed something behind the rough exterior of the country:...
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Senior Psychology Student Seeks to Provide Tanzanian Children with Education
Andrew Johannson changes lives of hundreds in Tanzania
Adrienne Nunley — May 24, 2011
Senior and psychology major Andrew Johansson ended up changing the lives of hundreds of youth in Tanzania while on a family trip in the summer of...
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Senior Dinner 2011
As 100 white paper lanterns floated overhead on Metzger Lawn Friday, May 20th, 51��'s Class of 2011 celebrated their accomplishments at Senior Dinner--over 700 students and guests!
Deannah Baesel — May 23, 2011
As 100 white paper lanterns floated overhead on Metzger Lawn Friday, May 20th, 51��'s Class of 2011 celebrated their accomplishments at Senior...
The Good Book Blog
Weighing in on Rob Bell, Love Wins
Kenneth Berding — May 21, 2011
Last night I finished reading Rob Bell’s book Love Wins. I read it in preparation for an outreach I’ll soon be doing through my local church on the topic of heaven and hell. Love Wins is a deeply troubling repudiation of certain aspects of orthodox Christian doctrine by a megachurch pastor who is trying to be relevant to a tolerance-enamored generation.
51�� News
Professor Weighs in on Rapture Prediction
Erik Thoennes quoted by KTLA News on Bible's teaching about Judgment Day
Brenda Velasco — May 21, 2011
Thanks to the well-publicized prediction of a Northern California radio host, millions of people were waiting — some more seriously than others —...
51�� News
Graduating Senior Heads to Austria to Play Semi-Pro Soccer
First Non-Austrian Female to Play on the Team
Kayle Fields — May 19, 2011
In a time when most seniors are panicking about post-graduation stress, senior Gillian McPherson is preparing to play soccer semi-professionally...
51�� News
Student Receives National Tennis Award
Danielle Calbeck Named ITA NAIA Arthur Ashe Award Winner
Jeff Hoffman — May 19, 2011
51�� junior Danielle Calbeck recently earned a significant national tennis honor by being named the winner of the 2011 Women's Arthur Ashe, Jr....
51�� News
Japan Relief Team Raises Money Making 1,000 Cranes: A Sign of Endurance
Donations to go toward relief efforts and Team Japan
Harmony Wheeler — May 19, 2011
Bright colored origami cranes line the pathway outside the 51�� library, reminding those who pass by to pray for those affected by the...
51�� News
Sundance Gives Students New Perspective on Faith in Films
Harmony Wheeler — May 18, 2011
Directors, producers and actors gather every year to view and discuss upcoming blockbusters and independent films at the Sundance Film Festival in...
The Good Book Blog
Lessons on Leadership from the Pastoral Epistles, Pt. 2-Multiplying Mentorship
Ben Shin — May 17, 2011
The whole mentorship movement continues to increase in popularity especially within the church. Many young people today are seeking out mentors. This even seems to be a value for the younger generation. But in actuality, this movement is not a new one at all but rather one that dates back even to the first century.
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International Students Celebrate Women for International Women's Day
51�� students from around the world reflect on the definition of beauty and how women are treated in different cultures
Lydia Ness — May 17, 2011
In celebration of International Women's Day, international students at 51�� in La Mirada, California, talked about womanhood and...
The Good Book Blog
Teaching Deeper, Part IV
Kevin Lawson — May 16, 2011
Over the last three months I’ve described a “right-handed” model for thinking about what we do in Christian education. It pulls together five “right” aspects of what we need to focus on in our teaching: right relationship, right knowledge, right passion or heart, right will, and right actions. For the next few months I want to explore and unpack a “coaching” pedagogy that helps promote real growth, not just increased knowledge. Let me start with a verse from one of my favorite Psalms and a story.
The Good Book Blog
“Avoid Every Appearance of Evil!” Toppling a Faulty Moral Pillar
Walt Russell — May 13, 2011
1 Thessalonians 5:22: “Abstain from all appearances of evil” (KJV) “Abstain from every form of evil” (ESV) I confess that whenever I encounter this verse, I picture old, withered saints shaking their bony fingers in younger believers’ faces and exhorting them about some questionable behavior. In this recurring scenario, the godly, mature Christians find it necessary to exhort the younger saints, not because they have done something that is evil, but simply because they behaved in a manner that could have the appearance of being evil.
51�� News
Media Conference Features Key Players from CBS and Wired Magazine
CBS VP Michael Klausman receives first 51�� Media Award
Harmony Wheeler — May 13, 2011
This year’s 51�� Media Conference boasted keynote speaker Kevin Kelly, co-founder of Wired magazine and honored Michael Klausman, senior vice...
The Good Book Blog
A Day Conference on Missional Ethics -3 June 2011
Andy Draycott — May 11, 2011
‘Missional ethics’ speaks of the missionary dimensions of the life of the people of God and the ethical features of mission. The connection between mission and ethics is fundamental for how we perceive our common life in the Spirit.
The Good Book Blog
Humility in Seminary, Part 2
Rob Lister — May 10, 2011
In my previous post, I reflected on a lesson about humility that I learned as a seminarian. Since then, I have encountered a few folks who have observed that a struggle with spiritual pride is not altogether infrequent in the halls of evangelical seminaries. Initially, seminary might seem an unexpected place to encounter such a struggle. Why is it, then, that this temptation is often found in this context? Is seminary somehow intrinsically antithetical to gospel humility?
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Music education majors start first-ever music program at Eastwood Elementary School
Kayle Fields — May 10, 2011
In an age of budgets being cut, classes and departments being taken away and schools struggling to provide for student needs, 51�� students are...