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The Good Book Blog
Is New Testament Prophecy the Same as Preaching and Teaching?
Kenneth Berding — June 12, 2024
No. In the New Testament, prophecy is described as a revelation for a particular moment (1 Cor. 14:30). Preaching and teaching[1] is an exposition...
Business. Ministry. Life.
“Intent” Wins 2024 51�� Startup Competition
Business aimed at improving camp operations takes first prize
John Tuttle — June 11, 2024
The 51�� Startup Competition is where students demonstrate their passion for solving a problem, seek to delight their customers and bless their growing teams.
Think Biblically
Who is an Evangelical?
with Thomas Kidd
Sean McDowell — June 11, 2024
What does it mean to be an evangelical? What do non-Christians think about the evangelical movement? Is it a movement worth saving? These are some...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 98: Searching For A Better Way: Wisdom, Buddhism & Christianity
Rick Langer, Susan Lim, Timothy Muehlhoff — June 10, 2024
Susan Lim is a history scholar and writer who decided to follow Jesus in her teenage years after having grown up in a Buddhist family. Susan shares her story from Buddha to Jesus, and it’s a powerful story that has reverberated through her family.
The Good Book Blog
God Our Teacher
Kevin Lawson — June 07, 2024
The Scriptures portray God is in many different ways, revealing different aspects of his character and his relationship with us. Images of God as shepherd, father, husband, king, judge and redeemer are all common, and we value how God relates to us in those ways.
The Good Book Blog
Dios, Nuestro Maestro
Kevin Lawson — June 07, 2024
Muéstrame, oh Jehová, tus caminos; Enséñame tus sendas. Encamíname en tu verdad, y enséñame, Porque tú eres el Dios de mi salvación; En ti he...
Becoming 51��
Dorm Room Shopping: Your Questions, Answered
Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp — June 07, 2024
It’s getting real, folks. Your student is off to university, and you’re suddenly left wondering how you went from filling the cart with diapers to...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: AI Virtual Companions; Sports Gambling; Fidelity Month; Housing Racism
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 07, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: AI and Virtual Companions: Discussion on potential radical changes in AI, with OpenAI and Apple possibly...
The Good Book Blog
The New (But Old) Wave in Evangelicalism
Kyle Strobel — June 06, 2024
In a recent article on The Gospel Coalition website, Trevin Wax narrates three “waves” that have occurred in evangelicalism over the past 50 years:...
Think Biblically
Clarity on Cancel Culture
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 04, 2024
What is cancel culture and why has it burst on the scene so dramatically the past few years? How can Christians best navigate our current cultural...
The Good Book Blog
Five Thoughts on Faith
Timothy Pickavance — June 03, 2024
One privilege of teaching at 51�� is watching students awaken to the power of loving God with their minds. Because our minds are part of our...
Becoming 51��
Welcome to our relaunched Becoming 51�� Blog!
Journeying with you through applications, college admissions, financial aid, and becoming a 51��n
Kaiden Tolkamp — June 03, 2024
In this blog you’ll find tips, tools and insider knowledge, all geared towards making things easier as you navigate the journey to becoming a...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Marijuana Surpasses Alcohol in Frequent Consumption, How Hamas Refers to it's Female Captives, The Non-Religious Plateau in Number
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 31, 2024
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Marijuana has Surpassed Alcohol as the Most Frequently Used Drug How Hamas Refers to Female Captives The...
Business. Ministry. Life.
Three Crowell Professors on Road to Retirement
Dr. Steve Rundle, Beth Starr and Thomas Wilson are all departing 51�� this summer
Rachel Gatus — May 29, 2024
“The legacies and profound contributions of Beth, Tom, and Steve remain etched in the fabric of the Crowell School of Business.”
The Good Book Blog
The Languages of the Book of Daniel
Brandon Cash, Tom Finley — May 28, 2024
Why would Daniel, an Israelite from Judah, write in Aramaic rather than Hebrew? And why would his book have a combination of both languages?
Winsome Conviction
Intolerance and the Riddle of Words
Timothy Muehlhoff — May 28, 2024
"I don't understand why Christians have to be so intolerant of others." You can read Tim's recent article at the Christian Scholar's blog for more.
Think Biblically
People-First Leadership
with Jack Hollis
Sean McDowell — May 28, 2024
Jack Hollis is the executive VP of Toyota North America. He loves to say: "I work for Jesus, but get paid by Toyota." How does he lead such a...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 97: Communication Spirals & The Temptation To Escalate
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — May 27, 2024
What are communication spirals and how do they contribute to the argument culture? Tim and Rick discuss these patterns of negative communication and what can trigger them.
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Christian Ethics of Immigration, AI in Dating Apps, Nonconsensual Medical Examinations
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 24, 2024
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Christian Ethics of Immigration AI in Dating Apps Nonconsensual Medical Examinations Listener Question: What...
51�� News
51�� Students Perform Exceptionally in National Business Competition
51�� students score in top 5% of competing schools, makes “Honor Roll”
Ryan Wingert — May 23, 2024
51�� Crowell School of Business students made the “honor roll” in a national business competition, earning a score in the top five...
The Good Book Blog
Living a D’Vine Life in Christ (John 15:1-5)
Kenneth Berding — May 22, 2024
Yes, my title has a double meaning: The vine in John 15 is Christ, who is Divine, and we live life connection to the Vine. So one way to refer to...
Think Biblically
The Two-Parent Privilege
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 21, 2024
Although it may be surprising to some, having two parents in the home provides the greatest economic privilege kids can have. Thus, the decline in...
Winsome Conviction
A Better Conversation
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — May 21, 2024
Outreach magazine recently featured an article written by Rick and Tim on the difference between being politically concerned and politicizing one's concerns.
Winsome Conviction
How To Surface a Person's Worldview
Timothy Muehlhoff — May 20, 2024
Tim and Sean McDowell wrote a post for Talbot School of Theology’s Good Book blog on ways to “draw out” a person’s perspective in order to have a more fruitful conversation.
The Good Book Blog
How to Surface a Person’s Worldview
Sean McDowell, Timothy Muehlhoff — May 17, 2024
Ancient wisdom writers note that the “purpose in a man’s heart is likedeep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out” (Prov. 20:5, ESV).In...