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• The Good Book Blog

  Why Romans 7:18 Needs a Translation Update

  Kenneth Berding — March 03, 2021

  I recently led a class session on how to interpret the second half of Romans 7. During the early part of the discussion, I presented four...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 13: Reports from The Front: Shane Hurley

  Shane Hurley, Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — March 01, 2021

  Can a group of men who are racially diverse discuss taboo topics with respect and humility? Yes, and it’s happening at a local park in the heart...

• GRIT

  Sacrificing Your Wellness Isn’t the Answer

  Zoe Taper — March 01, 2021

  During my freshman year, I constantly sacrificed my own wellness to do well in school and other jobs on campus. Sacrificing wellness is a slow...

• Student Life Blog

  Am I Really Resting?

  Needing Rest to Handle the Mess

  Sarah Morgan — March 01, 2021

  As 51���� begins Sleep Week this year, you may be thinking that you have conquered the art of sleeping during the past year. In general, many 51����...

• The Good Book Blog

  Talbot Fall 2020 Chapel Messages

  The Good Book Blog — March 01, 2021

  As all of us are too well aware, the COVID-19 pandemic upended life as we knew it, and campus life was certainly no exception. With the closure of...

• Student Life Blog

  Black History in American Literature

  Celebrating Black History Month through Reading

  Sarah Bogert — February 26, 2021

  The books, poems and other writings of a culture can tell us a lot about that culture’s story. This Black History Month, Dr. Joshua D. Smith,...

• Think Biblically

  Can We Still Believe in God?

  with Craig Blomberg

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 25, 2021

  How can Christians respond to some of the toughest questions today related to evil, hell, unanswered prayer, the unevangelized and more? In this...

• Business. Ministry. Life.

  The Impact of the “Shecession” on Christian Women

  Woven Conference 2021 starts February 26 online

  Laureen Mgrdichian — February 25, 2021

  "He has a different story and path for each of us. Teaching this truth and encouraging all women is a great start to helping Christian women walk well...”

• 51���� News

  Alumnus Tom McCarty’s Recent Film “Mank” Nominated for Six Golden Globes

  McCarty shares about his journey working in the film industry and his most recent project

  Nate Bell — February 25, 2021

  Tom McCarty (’96) is one of the busiest 51���� alumni working in the entertainment industry today. Since graduating from 51����...

• The Good Book Blog

  Why Michael Heiser is Probably Wrong about Satan in the Book of Job

  Kenneth Berding — February 24, 2021

  Michael Heiser has done some good academic work during his career as an Old Testament scholar, and I will not hesitate to draw upon his insights in...

• Becoming 51����

  Kristen's Top 10 Local Spots Around 51����

  Kristen Kim — February 24, 2021

  Hello faithful blog readers !! I am so excited to be back this semester to share some of my thoughts, and a big thank you to those that take the...

• Think Biblically

  When Christian Leaders Fail

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 23, 2021

  The report revealing the sexual misconduct of apologist and evangelist Ravi Zacharias is heart-breaking. In this episode, Sean and Scott reflect on...

• The Good Book Blog

  In Memoriam: Bruce A. Demarest (1935–2021)

  Steve Porter — February 19, 2021

  It seems especially important in these days to draw attention to a life lived well. Dr. Bruce Demarest, Senior Professor of Christian Theology and...

• 51���� News

  51���� Alumnus Nominated for Prestigious Cinematography Award

  Andrés Aragón (’19) is one of five nominees recognized for the American Society of Cinematography 2020 Student Heritage Award

  Sarah Dougher — February 17, 2021

  On Jan. 12, 2021, 51���� alumnus Andrés “Andy” Aragón (’19) sat in a Zoom call and learned exciting news. Aragón found out that he had...

• The Good Book Blog

  Dying Daily

  Kenneth Berding — February 17, 2021

  I recently read John Piper’s little book, Filling Up the Afflictions of Christ. In this book, Piper wrote three short biographies of Christian...

• Student Life Blog

  The Vulnerability of Listening to Our Neighbors

  Zhengming Liang — February 16, 2021

  Have you ever encountered a fictional character that you hated in the beginning of the story, but when you eventually learn the character’s...

• Think Biblically

  Compassion and Conviction in Public Life and Politics

  with Justin Giboney

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 16, 2021

  In our divided political and cultural landscape, the combination of conviction and compassion is more necessary than ever. Join Scott and Sean as...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 12: Picking Up Rhetorical Trash, Part 2

  Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — February 15, 2021

  Tim and Rick resume the discussion on “rhetorical trash” and consider four types of words that litter our rhetoric: words of outrage,...

• The Good Book Blog

  The example for all immigrants of a great Spanish Reformer

  Octavio Esqueda — February 15, 2021

  This post is also available inSpanish. The former Jerome monk, Antonio del Corro, was one of the most important and influential reformers in Spain...

• The Good Book Blog

  El ejemplo para todos los inmigrantes de un gran Reformador español

  Octavio Esqueda — February 15, 2021

  This post is also available in English. El ex monje Jerónimo, Antonio del Corro, fue uno de los reformadores más importantes e influyentes de...

• GRIT

  Honoring the People in Your Life During Black History Month

  Zoe Taper — February 12, 2021

  Black History Month is a time to honor the Black women and men who have paved the way for us to be here today. My life has been influenced by...

• The Good Book Blog

  Grounds for Belief in Biblical Inspiration

  Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig

  William Lane Craig — February 12, 2021

  This is a Q & A blog post by our Visiting Scholar in Philosophy, William Lane Craig. Question Hello Dr. Craig. First, in your study of...

• Winsome Conviction

  Rick Langer in Christianity Today’s Article, “In Essentials, Unity. In Conspiracy Theories, Truth.”

  Rick Langer — February 11, 2021

  Rick Langer interviewed with Christianity Today to join other pastors and Christian leaders as they discussed the rising political divides in our...

• The Good Book Blog

  Where is Jesus in Judges and Ruth?

  Uche Anizor, Charlie Trimm — February 08, 2021

  Jesus’ statement to the disciples on the road to Emmaus has long provided Christians with a hermeneutical key to reading the Old Testament: “...

• Think Biblically

  Weep With Me - Lament and Racial Reconciliation

  with Mark Vroegop

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 04, 2021

  One of the key element in racial reconciliation is recognizing the experience of minorities in majority cultures. Pastor Mark Vroegop maintains...