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The Good Book Blog, a resource from the faculty of Talbot School of Theology, features articles that explore contemporary ideas from the perspective of the Bible — the “Good Book” — including topics such as apologetics, biblical studies, theology, philosophy, spiritual formation, ministry and leadership. Find out more about what sets Talbot apart and how it prepares Christian leaders through its degree programs.

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Setting Our Hearts on Jesus (Colossians 3:1-4) during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Doug Geringer — May 05, 2020
The presence and power of Jesus in your life has more impact than COVID-19 upon your life.
Dear Church, It is Not Business as Usual
It is a Season to Repent, Fast and Pray.
Eddie Byun — May 04, 2020
Dear Church. This is not business as usual with the exception that everything is online now. People have died by the thousands over the past few...
교회여, 지금은 평상시와 같은 때가 아니다
지금은 회개하고, 금식하며, 기도할 때다
Eddie Byun — May 04, 2020
사랑하는 교회여. 모든 것이 온라인에서 이뤄진다는 것을 제외하면 지금은 평상시와 같은 때가 아니다. 지난 며칠간 수천 명이 목숨을 잃었다. 최근 몇 주 사이에 수만 명이 사망했다. 많은 이들이 예수님이 계시지 않는 영원한 어둠 속으로 들어갔다. 사람들은 죽어가고...
Summer Christology
Rob Price — May 01, 2020
Talbot’s new MA – Classical Theology is offering a summer seminar course on Christology. What better way to spend some summer hours? Jesus Christ,...
Initial Reflections on Discipleship Ministry in a Time of Pandemic
Kevin Lawson — April 30, 2020
It is late April, 2020. and in North America we’ve been grappling with the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus and its impact on all aspects of our...
Un recordatorio de la presencia de Jesús conmigo
Matthew Williams — April 29, 2020
¡En estos tiempos de coronavirus, necesito este recordatorio mas que nunca! Mi perro se llama Barça, como el famoso equipo de futbol. Es un golden...
Faithfulness in the Little Things
Kenneth Berding — April 28, 2020
During the present coronavirus crisis, many of us (excepting some, such as our heroic front-line workers and people raising small children) have...
A Prayer Guide for North Korea
Eddie Byun — April 27, 2020
There has been reports recently of the North Korean leader, Kim Jung Un, being in frail condition with his health. While we don’t know his true...
A Question I Didn't Get Answered in Seminary: Should We Take Communion Remotely?
Uche Anizor, Darian Lockett, Charlie Trimm — April 24, 2020
A few thoughts on virtual communion from different perspectives.
Hope Changes Everything
David Horner — April 23, 2020
We run on hope. Hope gets us out of bed—it energizes us, it focuses our attention, it pulls us out of ourselves. Hope overcomes our fears. As Tim...
God is Keeping Track
John McKinley — April 22, 2020
By “keeping track,” I mean that God is watching and remembering everything that we are doing. This might seem creepy and a violation of privacy if...
Making It In The Middle
Mick Boersma — April 21, 2020
Do you remember when you began your degree program for that exciting career? Whether studying theology, medicine, literature – it was an electric...
A Refreshed Outlook and a Refashioned Course
Three Philosophical Shifts Helped Me Design a Better Learning Experience
Joanne Jung — April 20, 2020
From its debut in 2017, Didaktikos* has included an article on pedagogy in every issue. I enjoyed contributing an article on pedagogy for online...
Where Is Mama Bear?
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — April 17, 2020
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question I purchased your set of children’...
Preparing Your Church for the Next Wave of Challenges
The Next Two Challenges the Church Must Prepare For in the COVID-19 Era
Eddie Byun — April 16, 2020
As the reality of this COVID-19 pandemic settles in more and more, with no clear end in sight, the stress and strains on relationships and within...
A Time of Curse or a Season of Blessing?
Jonathan Lunde — April 15, 2020
I was listening to news radio in my car the other day and two contrasting stories caught my attention. The obvious one had to do with several...
Jesus’ School of Discipleship is Always in Session
Steve Porter — April 14, 2020
It is important to note that Jesus’ school of discipleship has not been canceled. It hasn’t even gone online. In-person classes are always in...
Turning Trials into Treasures
James 1:1-18
Eddie Byun — April 13, 2020
A number of my past congregation members recently asked me to re-post some sermons that can encourage them during this unique season we are in. So...
Jesus’s View of Coronavirus
Matthew Williams — April 10, 2020
With over 1.5 million infected and 87,000 fatalities as of today, I wonder, “If Jesus were living today, how would He view coronavirus?” What Jesus...
Prayers We Must Pray in This Hour
A Prayer Guide for the Church During COVID-19
Eddie Byun — April 09, 2020
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God....
One Way to Pray About the Coronavirus Crisis
Kenneth Berding — April 08, 2020
Many people I know are praying for family members who are currently ill, immunocompromised or facing other critical risks from COVID-19. Others I...
Seven Things to Do in This Season of Uncertainty
Eddie Byun — April 07, 2020
A Surprising New Season The world has changed this year in ways none of us would’ve ever anticipated. While this has surprised most of us, this...
Principles and reflections in the midst of the Global Pandemic by COVID-19
Octavio Esqueda — April 06, 2020
This post is also available on The Good Book Blogin Spanish. These are uncertain times. The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has been...
A List of Psalms to Memorize
Kenneth Berding — April 03, 2020
Would you like to use some of the extra time you have right now to memorize Scripture? I have previously written about the importance of memorizing...
The Church is Bigger
A post from Rolane Boersma
Mick Boersma — April 01, 2020
This blog was written by Mick Boersma's wife Rolane, who has served with him in pastoral ministry throughout their 46 years of marriage. She holds...