Undergraduate Chapel: Spring 2014 [Video]

Linda Kazibwe-James, originally from Kenya and Uganda, leads students in traditional worship from Africa.

Rick Langer looks at John 14:6. He emphasizes that humanity is lost, so they cannot find salvation without help from Jesus.

Shane Hipps teaches that Christians should listen closely for God's call on their life because it is for their own joy.

Shane Hipps looks at advertisements to expose the coupled truths and lies that come with technology. He emphasizes that, even in a digital age, physical presence and God's presence through us are essential.

Artist Chris Anderson shares her poignant testimony. From scraping by in New York, to teaching in Berlin, to scooping up ashes at Ground Zero, Anderson's story is an unforgettable account of the Lord's deep faithfulness to one of His own.

Dr. Don Sunukjian seeks out the original intent behind Jesus' command to "turn the other cheek."

Associated Students President Elizabeth Neely encourages students to make God known, even in the midst of their busy college schedules.

Dr. Donna Thoennes of Biola's Torrey Honors Institute concludes the five-part chapel series, "The 1 On John 1." She explains that through His grace, God has adopted believers as His children and they have become chosen, loved, forgiven, and empowered.

Dr. Rob Lister teaches part four of the five-part chapel series, "The 1 On John 1." He explains that Jesus, as God incarnate, restores humanity's original enjoyment of the fullness of God's presence that was lost at the fall.

Artist and Professor, Jonathan Anderson, teaches part three of the five-part chapel series, "The 1 On John 1." He points out John's analogy of Jesus as the light of the world and goes on to demonstrate humanity's blindness.

Dr. Fred Sanders of Biola's Torrey Honors Institute teaches part two of the five-part chapel series, "The 1 On John 1." He looks at the introduction John gives to his gospel and shows how this demonstrates the deity of Christ, the incarnation, and the Trinity.

Dr. Mickey Klink begins the five-part chapel series, "The 1 On John 1." He shows how the introduction to the gospel of John prompts Christians to hold at tension the mighty creative force of God and His personal relationship with His creation.

Dr. Todd Pickett discusses how students can engage in various practices of prayer.

Biola President Barry H. Corey opens the fall semester at the 2010/2011 Convocation Ceremony. Dr. Corey introduces the 2010/2011 University Theme: "Zealously Going Where God Leads." Over 3,000 students, faculty and staff gathered in Biola's Chase Gymnasium on Wednesday, August 25 to kick off the first day of classes at the Fall 2010 Convocation Ceremony. This incoming class marks the largest in Biola's history by far--over 1300 new undergraduates. These men and women come from 42 states and 16 countries, and in keeping with Biola's high standards of academic excellence, they have an average unweighted GPA of 3.52. These new students, along with 17 new faculty members, were ceremonially introduced and welcomed into the Biola community. President Corey charged and commissioned the new students and faculty to academic excellence and to uphold Biola's mission and vision. Returning faculty lined the first rows of bleachers, extending their hands in a prayer of dedication. Participating in the ceremony for the very first time was new Provost, Dr. David P. Nystrom. Nystrom presented the new faculty to President Corey while also receiving the charge given by the President. President Corey gave the official Convocation address entitled, "Contagious and Courageous Zeal." His message unveiled Biola's theme for the year: "Zealously Going Where God Leads." The Biola community left challenged and inspired as the fall semester began.

As a part of the Integrated Reflections on Interdisciplinary Studies (IRIS) class, a discussion panel looks at pain and the Christian responsibility to respond to it.