Talbot School of Theology /blogs/talbot-magazine/articles/category/summer-2017-issue Joanne Jung Creating an effective communal environment for learning can be challenging. Technology used well, however, has proven instrumental in addressing and accomplishing these tasks. Thu, 15 Jun 2017 09:25:00 -0700 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/no-disconnect /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/no-disconnect Charlie Trimm While the old testament contains multiple “unpleasant” topics for modern readers of the Bible, most likely none are as serious as the question of YHWH commanded destruction of the Canaanites. To say the point bluntly, YHWH commands to Israel in Deuteronomy 7:1–2 sound suspiciously like genocide: “You must devote them to complete destruction” (Deut. 7:1–2, ESV). The people of Israel followed those instructions when they conquered Jericho (Josh. 6:20–21). Thu, 15 Jun 2017 09:22:00 -0700 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/yhwh-and-genocide /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/yhwh-and-genocide Gary McIntosh, Scott Rae, Kenneth Way, Ryan Peterson Growing God Church: How People Are Actually Coming to Faith Today; Introducing Christian Ethics: A Short Guide to Making Moral Choices; The Imago Dei as Human Identity: A Theological Interpretation; Judges and Ruth, Teach the Text Commentary Series Thu, 15 Jun 2017 09:19:00 -0700 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/shelf-life-summer-2017 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/shelf-life-summer-2017 Clinton E. Arnold Ephesians has much to say about the nature and work of the Holy Spirit, but one of the most important features of the Spirit work is that he represents the empowering presence of God in the lives of believers. Thu, 15 Jun 2017 09:18:00 -0700 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/book-excerpt-the-empowering-spirit /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/book-excerpt-the-empowering-spirit Kenneth Berding In recent years, I have been helped in my study of the Bible by employing an informal distinction between “biblical necessities” and “theological explanations.” Of all the classes I teach at Talbot, this distinction has been most helpful to students taking a class I teach called “Pauline Theology: Romans.” Since some of my students have benefitted from this distinction, I thought you might appreciate reading about it. Thu, 15 Jun 2017 09:16:00 -0700 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/best-of-the-blog-summer-2017 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/best-of-the-blog-summer-2017 Talbot Magazine Staff Over the past two years, Talbot faculty have been working hard and creatively to streamline the curriculum in the Master of Divinity program. Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:41:00 -0700 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/news-briefs /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/news-briefs Jeanette Pifer Michael Thigpen, one of Talbot newest faculty members, not only transplanted himself from Kentucky to California, but he has also brought the main office for the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) as he maintains his role as its executive director. Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:41:00 -0700 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/faculty-profile-michael-thigpen /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/faculty-profile-michael-thigpen Joanna Wu An endowed chair has been established in recognition of William Lane Craig, a world-renowned philosopher and theologian who has been teaching at Talbot School of Theology for more than 20 years. Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:41:00 -0700 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/william-lane-craig-named-in-biola-s-first-endowed-chair /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/william-lane-craig-named-in-biola-s-first-endowed-chair Jason Newell What would happen if Biola were more intentional about understanding the work of the Holy Spirit and developing a greater passion to be led by the empowering and life-giving Spirit of God? Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:41:00 -0700 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/new-center-established-to-focus-on-work-of-the-holy-spirit /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/new-center-established-to-focus-on-work-of-the-holy-spirit Clinton E. Arnold Sundoulos served us well for many years. But not everyone knew what the term “sundoulos” meant. As much as I like Greek, that is the danger of quoting it in your sermons, Bible studies and magazine names. “Sundoulos” is a fellow servant, and our intent is to be just that. We want to continue to serve you in the ministries where God has called you. Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0700 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/from-the-dean-summer-2017 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2017/from-the-dean-summer-2017