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DepartmentsDivision of Biblical and Theological Studies
Talbot School of Theology
Biola AffiliationsFaculty
Phone(562) 903-4814 (Talbot School of Theology)

Degrees

  • Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity Schools
  • M.A., Wheaton College Graduate School
  • M.A., Wheaton College Graduate School
  • B.A., Central Connecticut State University

Member of

Biography

Erik Thoennes is committed to teaching theology so that he and his students love God and people more fully. He strives to make the necessary connections between the study of theology, obedience to Jesus and fulfilling the Great Commission. He has been teaching college students for over 30 years and has been a pastor at Grace Evangelical Free Church La Mirada since 2001. Erik is a frequent guest speaker at churches, conferences and retreats. He received the University award for faculty excellence and professor of the year twice. His research interests include godly jealousy, the atonement, the exclusivity of Christ and theology of culture, sport/play/competition, and humor.

Affiliations

  • Evangelical Theological Society

Publications

Books

  • A Theology of Evangelism: Biblical and Theological Foundations. Chapter in Confident Witness: Evangelism and Apologetics for the 21st Century, (Crossway, 2024).
  • ESV Men’s Study Bible, Contributor. (Crossway, May 2022).
  • Bible Doctrine Workbook: Study Questions and Practical Exercises for Learning Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith, with Brianna Smith and Wayne Grudem, (Crossway, April 2022).
  • Daily Strength: A Devotional for Men; A 365-Day Devotional for Men, Contributor. (Crossway, 2022).
  • Cuaderno de trabajo de la TeologĂ­a sistemática: Preguntas de estudio y ejercicios prácticos para aprender doctrina BĂ­blica by Wayne A. Grudem, Brianna Smith, Erik Thoennes; Spanish Edition, (Vida Publisher, October 2021).
  • Systematic Theology Workbook: Study Questions and Practical Exercises for Learning Biblical Doctrine by Wayne Grudem, Brianna Smith, Erik Thoennes. (Zondervan Academic; Workbook edition, 2020).
  • Biblical and Theological Studies: A Student’s Guide, with Michael Wilkins, (Crossway, 2018).
  • Marriage: Its Foundation, Theology, and Mission in a Changing World, an editor and chapter contribution, "The Revelation of God’s Commitment.” (Moody Publishers, 2018)
  • "Scripture, the Image of God, & the Sinner: Reflections on Discipleship and Care of Souls," chapter in Scripture and the People of God: Essays in Honor of Wayne Grudem, (Crossway, 2018).
  • Men’s Devotional Bible, all the New Testament introductions and essays on Ephesians, (Crossway, October, 2015).
  • ESV Study Bible, Biblical Doctrine, An Overview (14 essays), (Crossway, 2008).
  • Godly Jealousy: A Theology of Intolerant Love. (Christian Focus, 2008).
  • Created to Play: Thoughts on Play, Sport, and the Christian Life, chapter in The Image of God in the Human Body: Essays on Christianity and Sports, Edwin Mellen, 2008.
  • Reading for Life: 100 Christian College Teachers Reflect on the Books that Shaped Their Lives, contributor, Xlibris, 2002.
  • Light on The Way by J. Wilbur Chapman, revision and Introduction. 2000

Articles

  • "The Humble Young Leader: Four Qualities of Godly Men" Desiring God, March 2024.
  • "Young Men of Resurrection Power: A Letter to My Teenage Sons" Desiring God, Nov. 2023.
  • "Holy Play: A Theology of Sport and CompetitionDesiring God, August, 2021
  • "Redeeming Jealousy: The Glory of God’s Exclusive Love" Desiring God, July 2019.
  • "Recreation," article in the Worldview Study Bible, Holman CSB, 2018.
  • "Is Football Too Violent for Christians?" Contributor, Desiring God, December 2017.
  • "Why We Play", Gospel Coalition, Sept. 2014.
  • J. Wilbur Chapman "Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization" Blackwell, Fall, 2008.
  • Study Guide for "Systematic Theology" by Wayne Grudem, Zondervan, June, 2008.
  • “Hour of Decision: How Can I Be a Christian if I Can’t Remember When I Responded to The Gospel?” Christianity Today, December 2007.
  • “Laughing Through Tears: The Redemptive Role of Humor in a Fallen World”, in Presbuterion, Fall 2007.
  • “At Home in Our Bodies: The Implications of the Incarnation for Embodiment and Counseling Psychology” with Elizabeth Hall, Christian Scholars Review, Fall, 2006.
  • “A Jealous God” Biola Connections, Fall 2005.
  • “You Are or You Aren’t: Can Someone Be Almost Saved?” Christianity Today: April 2004.


Multimedia Productions

  • “The Apostle's Creed”, scholar interviews for 4 part video series, Third Millennium Seminary Cirriculum, 2009.
  • “Deepening Life Together”. scholar interviews for various topics, DVD Bible Study Series, Baker Publishing Group, November 2008.
  • “The Promises of God,” Baker Books Video Bible Study series for Baker Publishing Group, September, 2008.
  • “Deepening Life Together”, primary teacher for DVD Bible Study Series on the book of Acts, Baker Publishing Group, July 2008.
  • Expert Interview, “Miraculous Messages: From Noah's Flood to the End Times”, Video production, Grizzly Adams Productions, Inc. October, 2007,

Books

The ESV Study Bible
Godly Jealousy: A Theology of Intolerant Love
The Image of God in the Human Body - Essays on Christianity and Sports
Reading for Life: 100 Christian College Teachers Reflect on the Books That Shaped Their Lives.
Life's Biggest Questions: What the Bible Says about the Things That Matter Most
Marriage: Its Foundation, Theology, and Mission in a Changing World

Areas of Expertise for Media Interviews

  • Apologetics
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Attributes of God
  • Bible
  • Character Development
  • Character of God
  • Christian Education
  • Christian Thought
  • Christian View of Sports, Competition, and Play
  • Church
  • Church Growth
  • Church Planting
  • Clergy
  • Competition
  • Counseling
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Culture
  • Death
  • Discipleship
  • Doctrine
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotions (God's and Human)
  • Evangelism
  • Evil
  • Exercise
  • Faith
  • Faith-based Organizations
  • Gender and Sexuality
  • Gender and Theology
  • God
  • Godly Jealousy
  • Guilt
  • Health
  • Hermeneutics
  • Hinduism
  • Holy Spirit
  • India
  • Jealousy
  • Jesus
  • Leadership
  • Marriage
  • Mentoring
  • Ministry
  • Miracles
  • Missions
  • Moral Relativism
  • Nature of God
  • New Testament
  • Old Testament
  • Para-Church Organizations
  • Pastoring
  • Pop Culture and Christianity
  • Postmodernism
  • Preaching
  • Prophecy
  • Racial Issues
  • Religion
  • Religion and American Culture
  • Resurrection
  • Revival
  • Salvation
  • Sex
  • Sin
  • Spiritual Formation
  • Spirituality
  • Sports and Fitness
  • Sports Ministry
  • Teaching
  • Theology
  • Theology of Humor
  • Theology of Sports/Play
  • Trinity
  • Uniqueness of Jesus
  • War
  • Worship
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