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The importance of hermeneutics

The importance of hermeneutics
Good interpretation is vital to reading the Bible.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer March 23, 2022

Hermeneutics comes from the Greek word hermeneuō which means to translate or interpret. From a biblical perspective, this is the interpretation of the Bible. Some may rely upon church leaders to interpret the Bible for them as it seems like they might know best. However, it is crucial for Christians...

All is fair in love and loyalty

All is fair in love and loyalty
Too often we mistake the effects of love and not its cause.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor April 29, 2019

Some time ago, I was sitting by a fire listening to a friend give a sermon on the importance of value. One of his more peculiar qualities is the ability to speak about every other topic and travel along every other rabbit trail except the very point he set out to explain. It is similar to calling an...

“Did God Need Darwin” conference draws interest

Stephen Meyer speaks to students about intelligent design.
Biola’s science departments tackles controversial topic.
Quinn Gorham, Freelance Writer March 6, 2018

A number of Biola’s science departments hosted a conference called “Did God Need Darwin?” hoping to shed some light on the controversial topic of theistic evolution on March 6. THE CONFERENCE Theistic evolution theorizes that God guided the evolutionary process, rather than creating humanity...

Shame in the eye of the beholder

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The first day of Torrey Conference allowed students to hear from vulnerable speakers on shame.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 19, 2016
The first day of Torrey Conference allowed students to hear from vulnerable speakers on shame.