Biola University | Division & Unity in the Church: What's Worth It? [Think Biblically Podcast] @BiolaUniversity | Uploaded August 2022 | Updated October 2024, 11 hours ago.
How important is unity for Christians today? What issues and circumstances should we divide over? In this discussion, Scott and Sean offer some biblical insights about unity in the church today. They discuss what issues we should "die on" and what issues we should seek unity over.
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0:00 Introduction
1:34 How Concerned Should We Be About Church Unity?
3:00 Just Love Like Jesus Did
6:14 What Issues Are Essential?
9:07 Practical Approaches
12:36 Philosophy on Unity
15:05 Biola's Essentials
19:03 The Millennium
22:04 Abortion
25:38 Gun Control
29:33 What Makes Something ""Essential""?"
33:00 Marriage
36:57 Interacting With Other Christians
39:55 Conclusion
How important is unity for Christians today? What issues and circumstances should we divide over? In this discussion, Scott and Sean offer some biblical insights about unity in the church today. They discuss what issues we should "die on" and what issues we should seek unity over.
Subscribe to the Think Biblically podcast wherever you listen to podcasts: think-biblically.buzzsprout.com/share
0:00 Introduction
1:34 How Concerned Should We Be About Church Unity?
3:00 Just Love Like Jesus Did
6:14 What Issues Are Essential?
9:07 Practical Approaches
12:36 Philosophy on Unity
15:05 Biola's Essentials
19:03 The Millennium
22:04 Abortion
25:38 Gun Control
29:33 What Makes Something ""Essential""?"
33:00 Marriage
36:57 Interacting With Other Christians
39:55 Conclusion
![Division & Unity in the Church: Whats Worth It? [Think Biblically Podcast]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YMTYFmeSQy4/hqdefault.jpg "Division & Unity in the Church: Whats Worth It? [Think Biblically Podcast]
How important is unity for Christians today? What issues and circumstances should we divide over? In this discussion, Scott and Sean offer some biblical insights about unity in the church today. They discuss what issues we should die on and what issues we should seek unity over.
Subscribe to the Think Biblically podcast wherever you listen to podcasts: https://think-biblically.buzzsprout.com/share
0:00 Introduction
1:34 How Concerned Should We Be About Church Unity?
3:00 Just Love Like Jesus Did
6:14 What Issues Are Essential?
9:07 Practical Approaches
12:36 Philosophy on Unity
15:05 Biolas Essentials
19:03 The Millennium
22:04 Abortion
25:38 Gun Control
29:33 What Makes Something Essential?
33:00 Marriage
36:57 Interacting With Other Christians
39:55 Conclusion")
![Liz Hall: Lament: The Path Through Suffering [Biola University Chapel]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YjoYjTcwiWs/hqdefault.jpg "Liz Hall: Lament: The Path Through Suffering [Biola University Chapel]
When we face suffering, our faith provides a pathway through it, in the form of lament. The spiritual discipline of lament allows our experiences to be transformed as we bring our suffering into our relationship with God. Todays chapel walks us through the stages of lament, ending in praise to God.
Chapels are a regular part of student life at Biola University. Learn more about what it’s like to be a Biola student at https://www.biola.edu/student-life")
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Zechariahs response to the angel, Gabriel, often is compared to that of Mary and comes in a distant second. Lets reconsider that.
Chapels are a regular part of student life at Biola University. Learn more about what it’s like to be a Biola student at https://www.biola.edu/student-life")
![The State of Bible and Theology in America: 2022 [Think Biblically Podcast]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZLKzk2RseRc/hqdefault.jpg "The State of Bible and Theology in America: 2022 [Think Biblically Podcast]
What do Americans believe about the Bible? How often do Americans read the Bible and in what ways? And what theological beliefs do evangelicals hold in comparison with the broader society? In this discussion, which is also available as video on Biolas YouTube channel, Sean and Scott discuss two recent studies: The State of the Bible 2022 (https://sotb.research.bible/) and The State of Theology from 2022 (https://thestateoftheology.com/).
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![Francis Beckwith: Caesar’s Coin Revisited [Talbot Chapel]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZUyZ2IZugqc/hqdefault.jpg "Francis Beckwith: Caesar’s Coin Revisited [Talbot Chapel]
Chapels are a regular part of student life at Talbot School of Theology. Learn more about what it’s like to study at Talbot by visiting https://www.talbot.edu
Dr. Francis J. Beckwith is a philosopher who teaches and publishes in the areas of religion, jurisprudence, politics, and ethics. Since 2003 he has been on the faculty of Baylor University, where he serves as Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies, Affiliate Professor of Political Science, and Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy. He has held visiting appointments at the University of Colorado, Boulder in the Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization (2016-2017), the University of Notre Dame in the de Nicola Center for Ethics & Culture (2008-09), and Princeton University in the James Madison Program (2002-2003). A graduate of Fordham University (Ph.D. and M.A. in philosophy) and the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis (Master of Juridical Studies), he has published over 100 academic articles, book chapters, reviews, and reference entries. Among his many books are Defending Life: A Moral and Legal Case Against Abortion Choice (Cambridge University Press, 2007); Politics for Christians: Statecraft as Soulcraft (InterVarsity Press, 2010); Return to Rome: Confessions of an Evangelical Catholic (Brazos Press, 2009); Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant (Baylor University Press, 2019); and Taking Rites Seriously: Law, Politics, and the Reasonableness of Faith (Cambridge University Press, 2015), winner of the American Academy of Religion’s 2016 Book Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion in the category of Constructive-Reflective Studies. A former president of the American Catholic Philosophical Association (2017-2018), he is a founding member of the Academic Freedom Alliance (2021).")
![Do Animals Have Rights? [Think Biblically Podcast]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_qbKp-Wgft0/hqdefault.jpg "Do Animals Have Rights? [Think Biblically Podcast]
What does it mean to assert that animals have rights? Can Christians consume meat? How concerned should Christians be about the treatment of animals? In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss these questions, and many more, as they review the influential book by Princeton philosopher Peter Singer: Animal Liberation Now.
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![Social Justice Fallacies [Think Biblically Podcast]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aoG8r8X4biE/hqdefault.jpg "Social Justice Fallacies [Think Biblically Podcast]
What is social justice and how does it compare and contrast with biblical justice? In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss the recent book by economist Thomas Sowell called Social Justice Fallacies. According to Sowell, many things thought to be true today about justice efforts do not line up with the facts. As a result, many social justice efforts have had catastrophic consequences. Join Sean and Scott for a provocative discussion.
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![President Corey: Virtue: A Commitment to a Virtuous Christian Life [Biola University Chapel]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/avnV8PCaxhE/hqdefault.jpg "President Corey: Virtue: A Commitment to a Virtuous Christian Life [Biola University Chapel]
Biolas President Barry Corey delivers the third in a series of 6 All-Community Chapels this academic year.
#1: Scripture: A Commitment to the Authority of the Bible — https://youtu.be/LyDY7V081R0
#2: Scholarship: A Commitment to True Knowledge — https://youtu.be/qWtubJi9PTs
#3: Virtue: A Commitment to a Virtuous Christian Life — https://youtu.be/avnV8PCaxhE
#4: Evangelism: A Commitment to Sharing and Living the Gospel — https://youtu.be/WVG8PwSSqxw
#5: Reconciliation: A Commitment to Be a Welcoming Community — https://youtu.be/zu5-OQLQ5QU
#6: Access: A Commitment to an Achievable Education — https://youtu.be/A66ek5lCYwg
Chapels are a regular part of student life at Biola University. Learn more about what it’s like to be a Biola student at https://www.biola.edu/student-life")
![Mick Boersma: Seven Biblical Life Lessons I Learned From My Parents [Talbot Chapel]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/b1KytPHaeVc/hqdefault.jpg "Mick Boersma: Seven Biblical Life Lessons I Learned From My Parents [Talbot Chapel]
Dr. Boersma oversees Talbots pastoral training system and coordinates the seminarys placement service for current students and alumni. Having enjoyed several years of rich and effective pastoral ministry, Mick brings this expertise to the classroom and to his relationships with students. Along with his wife, Rolane, Dr. Boersma is devoted to preparing students for transitioning into congregational ministry. Their support includes student and alumni retreats, faculty mentoring opportunities, and assistance in Christian character development. Dr. and Mrs. Boersma established Talbot Support Ministries, which provides resources and encouragement to Talbot graduates. They travel throughout the U.S. and around the world to minister to alumni.
Chapels are a regular part of student life at Talbot School of Theology. Learn more about what it’s like to study at Talbot by visiting https://www.talbot.edu")
![Todd Pickett: Lent [Biola University Chapel]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bPPI7v2A490/hqdefault.jpg "Todd Pickett: Lent [Biola University Chapel]
This chapel was recorded at the first in-person chapel on campus since going remote in March, 2020.
Chapels are a regular part of student life at Biola University. Learn more about what it’s like to be a Biola student at https://www.biola.edu/student-life")
![Todd Pickett: Luke 6:12-19 [Biola University Chapel]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bY1B0pQ1v0I/hqdefault.jpg "Todd Pickett: Luke 6:12-19 [Biola University Chapel]
Chapels are a regular part of student life at Biola University. Learn more about what it’s like to be a Biola student at https://www.biola.edu/student-life")
