Undergraduate Chapel: Spring 2014 [Video]

Dr. Daniel Wallace addresses the mystery of the gospels and books that were excluded from the New Testament by the ancient church, such as the Gospels of Mary and Judas. He teaches some of the rhetoric and restrictions on the church's decision-making process and confronts the complexities of these decisions that were made so long ago.

In the first installment in his two part series, Dr. Daniel Wallace introduces some popular objections and skepticisms related to the degree of agreement original manuscripts have with modern copies. In Part 1, Wallace addresses the hard truth about the quantity of differences among different manuscripts running down through the centuries.

Dr. Matt Williams brings some strong exegesis and historical context to the ideas in John 7. He examines the enigmatic verses on living water, teaching the historical impact of the metaphor and the truth that the Spirit pours out of and works in the weakest of vessels.

Former professional tennis player, Michael Chang, speaks into the Christian's dilemma between a competitive or "humble" nature in sports or in any other aspect of life. Chang teaches that in maintaining a competitive heart, believers gain the respect of opponents as men and women of courage and faith, not weakness and fragility.

Spoken word poet and Biola alum, Jonathan Calvillo, performs a few of his original pieces and teaches on identity and pride as they relate to cultural differences.

AS President, John Drebinger III, teaches through his own experiences on the facets of life that can make it hard to maintain meaningful relationships. He speaks into the difficulty of deep connection with others, but at the same time attests to the fact that deep and impactful friendships are the lifeblood of any community.

Dr. Chris Grace recollects two specific moments in his life when God spoke to him. He teaches on the transformation of seemingly ordinary spaces into sacred space by the awareness and experience of the presence of God.

Biology professor, Dr. Jason Tresser, teaches that all of God's creation is sacred, and He is able to reveal himself at any place, at any time, to any person. Tresser uses the story of Jacob to illustrate what can happen when Christians are open, aware, and ready to respond to God's presence.

Jason Oakes paints a very physical picture of Jesus as man to ultimately confuse the distinctions between what is sacred and what is commonplace. Oakes also teaches that the God-man who took on the role of the lowly carpenter is a validation of all manner of occupation and calling.

Torrey Honors Institute professor, Jamie Campbell, harkens back to the creation account as a means of dialoguing about Christian cultivation of sacred space. How do we engage intentionally with the sacred as caretakers, maturing from a state of selfish consumption to one of cultivation?

Todd Pickett, Dean of Spiritual Development, confronts the overwhelming pressure that comes with our human inability to adhere to the moral mandates of Scripture. Although shame and guilt surface, Pickett teaches that the forgiveness and debt paid on the cross covers all sins.

Dr. Doug Huffman re-examines the transfiguration of Jesus through the lens of sacred space and through the lives of Moses and Elijah. Huffman supports the concept of solace as sacred space with biblical evidence and with his own experiences.

Dr. Darian Lockett warns against dividing the universe up into sacred and secular spaces, because all space was created by God. He goes on to preach on the confusion between the very concepts of the "sacred" opposed to the "secular".

Todd Pickett, Dean of Spiritual Development, emphasizes the importance of the "spiritual life" as a state of being, not a compartmentalized aspect of living such as devotional or social life. Pickett teaches that the best way to live in Christ consistently is to make time for solace and lend an ear to the Spirit.

Todd Pickett, Dean of Spiritual Development, introduces the Spiritual Formation Chapel Series with a call of recommitment to Christ. He teaches the dangers of fragmenting the soul's allegiances and putting faith in oneself.