Undergraduate Chapel: Spring 2014 [Video]

In President Barry H. Corey's Fall 2011 Convocation message, he welcomes in the new academic year and emphasizes two key words in the university's mission statement: Equip and Impact. The amount of impact any one person has is always contingent on how well they are equipped to do the job. Corey references biblical titans who would never have been able to do what they did without equipping themselves first to do so.

Biola's Dean of Spiritual Development Dr. Todd Pickett discusses the problem of perpetuated sin in the life of the Christian. Dr. Pickett teaches that sin flows out from the heart of the individual and he emphasizes the need for the heart to come under close, personal inspection driven by the Holy Spirit.

Biola University Seniors Linzy Westman and Alain Datcher recount the work that God has completed in their lives over the course of their time at Biola. Both students highlight the work that God is doing in and through Biola's student body.

Dr. Ashish Naidu grapples with the seemingly conflicting messages of God's love and God's wrath as taught by Jesus Christ. In his examination of God's judgment, Dr. Naidu emphasizes the Christian mission of benevolence.

Biola University Seniors Dan Westman and Luke Payton channel personal experiences during their time at Biola in an effort to caution, encourage, and challenge their fellow students. Both men identify the intersection of their personal wills with the sovereignty of God and the process they have taken to submit to the Lord's will.

Dr. Allen Yeh discusses the role that horizontal relationships play under a personal devotion to God. Dr. Yeh challenges his audience to reorient their system of priorities with an understanding of eternal reward.

Biola University students and Dr. Todd Pickett lead viewers through a deliberate process of prayer. Dr. Pickett and the students provide key points of focus for a life of consistent prayer that is rooted in awareness, confession, and supplication.

Dr. Pete Menjares teaches on the concept of unity in the Body of Christ. Dr. Menjares takes an in depth look into Galatians 3:28 and traces out the passage's cultural implications for modern times. In light of this teaching, Biola Photography Professor Kurt Simonson and several art students present a campus wide art project.

Biola University students and faculty celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ with a time of worship and prayer. Throughout this time, powerful stories and engaging pieces of visual arts are interwoven into the celebration.

In this unique chapel, the story of Jesus' death and resurrection is remembered, retold, and celebrated through powerful worship and captivating media presentations. Each aspect of the chapel emphasizes the redeeming blood of Christ and its wondrous power.

Biola President Barry H. Corey examines the shocking story of Jephthah in order to demonstrate the threat of untethered zeal. Dr. Corey stresses continuous submission to the sovereignty of God and cautions against action rooted in personal blessings rather than in God’s ultimate plan.

Father Greg Boyle discusses the work Homeboy Industries is doing in marginalized communities throughout Los Angeles. In this interview, Father Boyle highlights the importance of boundless compassion and the centrality of a mindset of kinship.

Rev. Andy Bales examines the power of Christ in the face of personal weakness. Rev. Bales uses his own life experience as a testimony to the awesome work of God's mighty power.

Dr. Joanne Jung follows the biblical story of Ruth in this special Grandparents Day chapel. Dr. Jung traces God's extraordinary loving-kindness as it spreads throughout Ruth's story.

Biola President Barry H. Corey sits down with Biola Grandparent Buzz Oates. Mr. Oates offers his wisdom on God's calling in the lives of University students.