Undergraduate Chapel: Spring 2014 [Video]

Ed leads us into an exploration of ways we divide ourselves by race, religion, politics, and culture, and challenges us to step outside our familiar perspectives and see the world through eyes transformed by God’s Spirit.

When we are in conflict, God makes it simple: in the same way God pursues us, we are to pursue others. And in the same way God forgives us, we are to forgive others—which he gives each of us the power and ability to do.

Because of Jesus work on the cross, not only are we provided with reconciliation with God, but also given the vision and means to be reconciled with others. The gospel is the true key to healthy relationships.

Conflict is all around us, painfully building up walls and tearing down relationships. And it is not as random as you think – it follows quite predictable patterns. This session provides a biblical framework for understanding what’s happening in conflict as a vital first step towards revolutionizing how we approach this dangerous enemy.

Kevin Lewis argues that Jesus is the only way to salvation. He says that once salvation is correctly defined as forgiveness and reconciliation with our Creator, it is clear that there is only one way to accomplish this: by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, to the glory of God alone!

Todd Pickett introduces the theme behind this year's Torrey Conference: "Blessed are the Peacemakers: Redeeming Relationships in the Conflicts of our Lives."

Toni Allen, author of Headroom: Making Space for Ideas, explores strategies from Peter to teach students how to defend their faith in a winsome, humble way.

George Hunter III uses Ruth as a case study to understand how people with no Christian background come to faith.

Craig Hazen, Director of Christian Apologetics at Biola University, explains why Christianity can claim to be unique and profound in the midst of countless other religions

John Riley, Lead Pastor of Student Ministries at Whittier Area Community Church, speaks on how to become a great lover. He explains that a love for both God and others is the highest calling a Christian can live for. John Riley addresses the question of "how do we grow in love?" by reading from Luke 7:36-48. He teaches on how Jesus, through his sacrifice, has given us our lives back again, and that this understanding of forgiveness should lead us to a life of love. John Riley exhorts the Biola community, in light of the woman in Luke 7, to understand the depths of forgiveness and as a result of this realization, to be filled with such great love that it would pour out to those around us. He states that this is the way to become great lovers and that this will be a witness to the world of the Greatest Lover of all.

Jon Lunde challenges his audience to consider why they came to Biola, and implores them to go into the exile of the outside world to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Dr. Ken Berding exhorts his audience to maintain a passionate love for God. After a time of prayer, President Barry H. Corey leads the community in communion.

Author Christina DiMari shares her testimony and vision for ministry. Additionally, songwriter Jessica McLean performs several original songs and artist Shannon McIntyre paints in accompaniment.

Raymond Causey defines the intimacy of marriage as a unity of many differences.

Raymond Causey teaches on the creation of man and woman where the foundation for family was established: marriage.