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Rev. Stephen P. Best Appointed Interim President of Trinity College of Florida

Press Release PDF Download Rev. Stephen P. Best Appointed Interim President of Trinity College of Florida June 12, 2023 (Trinity, FL) – The Trinity College of Florida Board of Trustees announces the appointment of Rev. Stephen P. Best as interim President with the full responsibilities and authority of the Office of the President, effective June 5, 2023. Board of Trustees Dr. Mark O’Farrell, who served the college with excellent leadership for 18 years, informed the Board of Trustees at its…
Trinity College
June 12, 2023
President's Circle

The Authority of Scripture

The Authority of Scripture – Our Unfailing Foundation Dr. Peter W. Teague, President Emeritus Today there is a confluence of demographic, economic, and technological developments that are creating a new reality driven by a new set of rules! Change is coming at us very fast – so much so that in just 6 years the “Internet of Things” will be designed to run factories, mines, energy systems, transportation systems, retail facilities, vehicles, homes, offices, and YES even people. Truth Matters…
Trinity College
December 20, 2022
For Parents

Advice For Parents of College Students

Advice For Parents of College Students Sending your child off to college can be difficult. Parents often struggle with establishing new boundaries and the void created by their child's absence. As an enrollment officer at a private Christian college, I see the issues parents face in helping their children decide which college to attend. As a parent of two college-aged children and one soon-to-be college-aged, I have walked through the college decision process with my two children currently attending college.…
Trinity College
November 15, 2022
For Parents

Is College Worth It?

Is College Worth It? By Karly Dooley More and more often, we see skepticism about whether or not a college degree is worth it. It is easy to be intimidated by large dollar figures related to tuition, dorm fees, books, and more when you begin researching potential places to study, but the answer is still a resounding “YES” when it comes to the value of a college education - for so many reasons! Research by the Social Security Administration reported…
Trinity College
March 29, 2022
Trinity Journal

Your Life and God’s Progressive Revelation

Simply put, the theological term progressive revelation basically means that God has revealed himself and his redemptive plan for mankind in various stages throughout the course of human history. God has been meticulously ordering every circumstance, from the tree in the Garden of Eden, to the tree of Calvary, to the tree of life in Heaven, and everything in between. God has not shown us the entire story all at once, but one chapter at a time. Let me venture…
Christopher Gates
December 13, 2023
Trinity Journal

Pursuing Excellence In All of Life

The Apostle Paul said, “If there is anything excellent or worthy of praise, think on these things.” We made the mission of the Honors Program at Trinity College to equip our high-achieving students to pursue excellence. We are committed not just to academics but also to pursuing excellence in all of life. This means we are committed to forming the whole person, mind, body, and spirit.  We take students through a rigorous curriculum of coursework that introduces them to the…
Zachary Hedges
December 13, 2023
President's CircleThe President's Journal

A Vision For Reflecting and Reaching – For His Kingdom

Expectation and Hope Stephen P. Best, President The new year is upon us with expectation and hope. Our confidence is built upon the past, reflecting upon the recent Advent season. Our sure faith is in the gospel: the historical finished work of Jesus Christ in his death, burial, and resurrection on our behalf. He reigns today from the throne of heaven, and our joy is in the promise of his return for all who are in Christ.  Likewise, we look…
Stephen Best
December 13, 2023
Trinity Journal

Reasons You Should Consider When Attending Bible College

College-bound As a college-bound student, it's understandable to have certain expectations for your college experience, especially given the way modern media, particularly social media, portrays college life. You've probably seen countless movies depicting the typical college experience, from Animal House to Legally Blonde to Good Will Hunting. However, it's worth considering whether these portrayals align with your own goals for attending college. As someone who has graduated from both secular and Bible colleges, I've put together a list of valid…
John Keller
November 8, 2023
Trinity College Alumni

Trinity Remembers Dr. Paul L. Alford

Dr. Paul L. Alford March 16, 1930-August 10, 2023 Dr. Paul L. Alford, age 93, of Toccoa, GA passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Oak Pointe Memory Care, Winder, GA. Paul was born March 16, 1930, in Tampa, FL. He was the son of the late L. E. Alford, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Alderman Alford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his dear wife, Grace Tropf Alford; sisters Evelyn Alford and Coline Alford;…
Trinity College
August 17, 2023
Academics

Transferring College Credits: Maximizing Your Previous Education

Complete Your Degree Attending college is an excellent way to advance your career and increase your earning potential. However, many students find themselves transferring from one college to another for various reasons such as a move to a new area, a change of interest, the college closed during Covid or financial reasons. In addition, if you attended a junior college or other institution, you may wonder where you can transfer your credits online or take evening classes to finish your…
Trinity College
July 27, 2023
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A “Must” for 2023

A "Must" for 2023 A great deal of challenges, demands, requests, and obligations have been coming your way… and even in retirement! How do you handle all of this? What do you do, say, think, and even pray over? This is a new year… 2023… with all the modern technology and equipment. How is this possible? Dr. A.B. Simpson, the founder of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, wrote this to his constituency in 1886: “A Year with Jesus: Let us…
Trinity College
January 26, 2023
For Parents

5 Best Reasons Why Alpha Generation Christians (or any Christian) Should Consider Attending a Bible College

1. Alpha Generation Christians are Unique The Alpha Generation of Christians is a unique and important group of people whose faith is essential to their lives. As such, they should seriously consider attending a Bible college to further their Christian education and gain a deeper understanding of the Bible. Bible colleges offer a variety of courses in Bible studies, theology, religious studies, and Bible teaching, as well as a wide range of Bible degrees and certificates. This type of faith-based…
John Keller
January 26, 2023
Trinity College Alumni

3 Ways to Pray for Your Pastor

BY: MATT NOBLE In Hebrews 13 we are told that pastors must give an account for those they watch over (Hebrew 13:7) We see this again in the epistle of James where we are told that pastors will be judged with greater strictness (James 3:1) as they have tremendous influence over the church. Pastors have been given a very weighty task, to shepherd God's people (Acts 20:28). This is an enormous responsibility that at times can be daunting. Certainly, there…
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January 6, 2023
Tiger Talk Blog

Who is St. Valentine?

BY DR. JOE ALLOTTA: That's the most interesting thing about Valentine's Day to me. We have no idea who St. Valentine is. We know St. Nicholas gave presents to kids. We know St. Patrick was into all things Irish (although his official saint color was blue.) So why is St. Valentine associated with love, hearts, and overpriced greeting cards? Let me share some history and then some commentary: History Valentinus was supposedly an Italian Stallion in the 3rd century who…
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January 6, 2023
Tiger Talk Blog

Habakkuk’s First Complaint

BY ADAM POWERS: Gazing at or laboring to get a glimpse at the Glory of God is the most practical thing anyone can ever do. Habakkuk teaches us this well. One of the ways the small prophetic book of Habakkuk does this is its personal tone. Most of the other prophetic books are very impersonal, you don't hear a lot about the prophet himself. Usually what we find is God speaking through the prophet to His people dealing with their…
Trinity College
January 6, 2023
Trinity College Alumni

The Object of Our Faith

BY BURK PARSONS: We all struggle with doubt. Some Christians struggle with doubt from time to time, and others struggle with doubt every day. We sometimes doubt because of our indwelling sin or because of the weakness of our faith. We sometimes doubt our salvation. We sometimes doubt God's love for us. We sometimes doubt our election. We sometimes doubt in times of trial. We sometimes doubt that God hears us when we pray. We sometimes doubt that God's promises…
John Keller
January 6, 2023
Tiger Talk Blog

Would Jesus Win Every Event at The Olympics?

BY DR. JOE ALLOTTA: Yes. (Well, I don't think anyone wants to say "No.") My general rule of thumb is that Jesus is the Greatest Ever no matter what we are talking about. Here's what I know: If Jesus Christ's purpose was to be a Swimmer then he'd be better than Michael Phelps. If Jesus Christ's purpose was to be a Gymnast, then He'd be showing up Simone Biles. If Jesus Christ's purpose was to do that sport that combines…
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January 6, 2023
Tiger Talk Blog

Four Ways God Punishes Sin

BY ADAM POWERS: Lastly, after spending two days on the origin of sin and the character of sin, today I'll briefly discuss the punishment of sin. This is the result of sin in man. All this talk of guilt, pollution, corruption, depravity, and total and moral evil means little if God doesn't take it seriously. Men may make light of it but God doesn't, for He will punish all sin both in this life and in the life to come.…
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January 6, 2023
Trinity College Alumni

The Greater David

BY MATT NOBLE: The story of David and Goliath, found in 1 Samuel 17, is a very familiar story for most of us. But let's not miss the important truths in this passage. There are five things to notice here. First: God uses the unlikely. From this passage, we are told that David is young (v 14, 33, 42). As a result, he is not the likely candidate to fight Goliath. But God uses him regardless, and he defeats the…
John Keller
January 6, 2023
Tiger Talk Blog

Fear of God Is just the Beginning of Knowledge

BY DR. JOE ALLOTTA We all know the verse that says, "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." There are quite a few verses that reference the fear of God and even a couple in the New Testament. Often times I hear people just erase the word or change the word "fear" to "reverence." Obviously, we should be reverent to God but "fear" has a different meaning. Fear means to be afraid of something dangerous. We tend…
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January 6, 2023
Tiger Talk Blog

Turf War: Missionaries Are Moving in on Our Territory

BY DR. JOE ALLOTTA: Did you know this? That more missionaries come to the United States than any other country in the world??? On average, 32,000 missionaries come to the United States from other countries per year. Did you have any idea? The second place has 20,000 missionaries going to them. We're close to doubling up the second-place country. What's interesting, we send more than 127,000 out from our country to other places around the world. That's awesome. (Now to…
Trinity College
January 6, 2023
President's Circle

Are You A Navigator?

"In times of change, learners inherit the Earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists." Philosopher Eric Hoffer There is no doubt about it, change is upon us, increasing at an exponential pace. When knowledge is doubling every eighteen months and increasing, how is one to stay current and meet expectations? We must be constant learners. We must be as the sons of Issachar, "men who had an understanding of the…
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January 6, 2023
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Your Lion’s Den

BY DR. MARK O'FARRELL: I never get tired or bored with Daniel chapter 6! How about you? I remembered it from Sunday School, claimed the spiritual lessons from this event for my personal life, and preached on this chapter numerous times on different occasions over the years! It is just a great read! If you have never read it, or it has been a long time since you explored this portion of scripture, do so immediately. God is shouting at…
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January 6, 2023
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Starting at a Small Bible School in Florida

"Starting at a small Bible school in Florida..." President Trump On the day Billy Graham passed away, the news was texted to me by my sister Kathy, and immediately a flood of emotions hit me. I was at my desk taking attendance at the small Christian school I worked as a Bible and history teacher. I had to ask another teacher to watch my class as I stepped out to regain my composure. At that moment, I felt the presence…
John Keller
January 6, 2023
Tiger Talk Blog

Misunderstanding “Repentance” is Confusing the Gospel

BY DR. JOE ALLOTTA: Repentance is brought up a lot in Gospel presentations. I can already hear someone saying, And rightfully so! But is repentance a part of salvation? That's where the misunderstanding comes into play. If when you say repentance you mean, stop sinning before coming to Jesus, then you are dead wrong. If we could stop sinning before coming to Jesus, then why do we need Jesus? But if when you say repentance you mean, the asking of…
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January 4, 2023
Tiger Talk Blog

Complacent Repentance

Complacent Repentance BY BURK PARSONS: I love to hear stories about our faithful forefathers in ages past, and while it may be mere legend, I have heard that the great nineteenth-century British pastor Charles Spurgeon posted a sign on the door of his study. Each time he passed through the door of his study he could not avoid seeing the sign, which read: Perhaps today. It was his way of reminding himself that Jesus could return any day. So Spurgeon…
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December 21, 2022
Tiger Talk Blog

We Accept the Challenge

We Accept the Challenge By Vera Resue, Valedictorian speech of the class of 1940 and classmate of Evangelist Billy Graham.  There has never been a time in the history of the world when young people are being challenged as now. There has never been a greater opportunity to demonstrate virile Christianity as now. Christ’s enemies are daring to charge that the world disorder and conditions in which we find ourselves are proof that Christianity has failed and therefore it is…
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December 21, 2022
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The Christmas Story, Unimaginable and Incomparable!

The Christmas Story, Unimaginable and Incomparable! By Dr. Mark O'Farrell Matthew and Luke record the historical event of the birth of the Lord Jesus! Reading the first two chapters of Luke and then reading the first two chapters of Matthew will record in clear terms this miraculous event of God entering the human race as a baby birthed by a virgin.  Simply, absolutely, incredible, and unfathomable!  Wayne Grudem writes: “Jesus Christ was fully God and fully man in one person and…
Trinity College
December 21, 2022
Academics

Professor Assembles Dream Team For Darwinism & Intelligent Design Course

Dr. Tom Woodward, Research Professor for Trinity College of Florida has assembled a dream team for his course "Darwinism and Intelligent Design." Imagine you are a college undergraduate, soccer mom, adult degree-seeking student, and you are about to sit under a lecture on Intelligent design by the giants of the Intelligent Design movement. With what Dr. Woodward has assembled, you do not have to imagine, you can actually attend, either for college credit or just audit the course for your own…
John Keller
December 21, 2022
Tiger Talk Blog

3 Point Sermon From a 3 Point Shot

#1: There is no substitute for authentic respect In my position as Brand Ambassador, I made it a priority (especially during COVID) for us to live stream all the home games. In a recent game, it occurred to me as I observed how our team reacted to every call, play, and instruction from the coaches, the true character of our players. It was very clear to me the authentic respect our players have for one another, the coaches, the referees,…
John Keller
December 21, 2022
President's Circle

I’ve Got a Secret

I've Got a Secret Many of my readers will be too young to remember a program entitled, “I’ve Got A Secret.” It ran from 1952-1967. A contestant came before a panel who had a secret.  The panel’s assignment was to discover it.  It ranged from the unusual to the humorous.  You were to put on your ‘detective hat’ and discover it through questioning. This came to my mind when I recognized a new and afresh the ‘Secret’ of handling all the…
Trinity College
December 21, 2022
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A Must For Every Believer!

A Must for Every Believer 2022 In the Christian experience, there is plenty of room for personal choice … what you wear, where you live, the vehicle you drive, the trips you take, and on and on. Naturally, one should be praying with regard to these decisions, but there is room for personal preference. However, there is something EVERY BELIEVER MUST DO! This is a MUST! This requirement came to me in a new way as I was traveling through…
Trinity College
December 21, 2022
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Simplicity Within Complexity

By: Dr. Mark O’Farrell, College President. Have you noticed within the last six months the  need to deal with complex issues without the  opportunity to resolve or bring solution with  simplicity? It must be long, drawn-out, tiring, and frustrating. Wrong thinking and  contemplation cause this response. Whatever  happened to the main thing being the main  thing and the plain thing being the main thing?  Why do we create complexity in resolution? Is it simply stupidity or immaturity, or is it  something…
John Keller
December 21, 2022
President's Circle

A Christmas Greeting… Not to be Forgotten!

A Christmas Greeting . . . Not to be Forgotten! We are living in a world of challenge, change, and even chaos. Surprises every day appear on the agenda. The unexpected and the difficulties are present regularly. One becomes unsettled and suspicious … Now What? Frustration and even despair may sweep in suddenly. What is a person to do, think, and even feel with “wokesim” and critical race theory appearing in ‘safe places?’ A list of weird and even evil…
Trinity College
December 13, 2022
For Parents

12 Questions Answered About Campus Safety

Campus Safety Questions Parents and students should investigate any college they consider for their college safety. As a college administrator and currently a dad of college students, I am aware of the importance of campus safety. Student security must be a top priority for any campus to allow students to focus on college life and learning. US News and World Report published 12 Questions to Ask About Campus Safety. We want to answer these questions to reassure those considering Trinity…
Trinity College
October 25, 2022
Tiger Talk Blog

The Root of Everything 143

The Root of Everything | 143 BY JOHN KELLER Won't You Be My Neighbor When the documentary about Fred Rogers' life Won't You Be My Neighbor was released, having been a big fan since my childhood, I couldn't wait to see it. There was a profound moment when Rogers stated: "love is at the root of everything, all learning, all relationships, love or the lack of it. The greatest thing we can do is to help someone know they are…
John Keller
January 5, 2022
Tiger Talk Blog

The 4 Kinds of People in Your Church

BY ADAM POWERS: I've been in and around pastoral ministry for 10 years now and over that time I've noticed that in every congregation there usually are 4 kinds of people present. I find these distinctions to be quite helpful because each group requires a different approach, and they need different things (that I want to be able to give them) from me as their pastor. Now, not every person fits into one of these categories. I have been in…
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January 5, 2022
Tiger Talk Blog

My Fantasy Team: Old Testament Prophet Edition

BY DR. JOE ALLOTTA: I think you might be surprised by Jesus' number-one draft pick. Jesus would pick John the Baptist. Why do I think that? He said so in Luke 7:48. "I say to you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John" (Luke 7:48). John the Baptist is like Scottie Pippen. Everyone who watched Pippen play knows that he's a great player. He might be the best perimeter defender ever. When the first Dream…
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January 4, 2022
Tiger Talk Blog

Our Future is Bright

BY RACHEL NOBLE: JOB The book of Job can seem like a sad and dismal read. Chapter by chapter it seems we become more and more depressed as we read of Job's despair. The book of Job details the tragedies that he faces and the accusations that he receives because of his misery. His friends automatically are convinced that it's because of his sin that these tragedies have come to him, when in fact, it was the opposite. Job suffered…
Rachel Noble
January 4, 2022
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Asleep on the Knees of Delilah

BY DR. MARK O'FARRELL: Many of us are familiar with the story of Samson and Delilah in Judges 16. As you know the Philistines desired to capture and weaken this man of incredible strength. Noticing that he had fallen in love with a woman named Delilah, the lords of the Philistines offered her 1,100 pieces of silver if she would seduce him and discover his secret of great strength. Then they could overpower and bind him to humiliate him. It…
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January 3, 2022
Tiger Talk Blog

Your Selfie Stick Can’t Do That

Your Selfie Stick Can't Do That By: Timothy Bettelli Our Culture is Ruled by "Self" A couple of weeks ago, my wife bought me a selfie stick. I have seen people use these things everywhere they go. From one perspective it seems like a really useful tool, especially when you don't have anyone to take a picture for you. On the other hand, it also seems weird to me. I feel like it's kind of strange because the whole point of…
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January 3, 2022
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Hallelujah … We Know the End and the Beginning!

Is there room for a Hallelujah? By Mark O'Farrell At a time such as this in our confused, chaotic, and misguided culture, is there room for a Hallelujah? I maintain there is! Why … you may ask. The answer is settled in the reality that as believers, God’s people, we know the End and we know the New Beginning that is forthcoming! It is clearly seen throughout Scripture, but Revelation 19 captures the core or essence of confidence and courage in…
Trinity College
December 21, 2021
Tiger Talk Blog

An Old Open Air Chapel

By Peggy Bragg My personal relationship and life's journey with Jesus began in an old open-air chapel with a sawdust floor. Trinity College students, Percy & Hazel Cannon, ran a Christian camp in North Florida on the Suwannee River called Camp O' the Suwanee. Having been in Dad's classes, they wanted to do something to show their thanks for him and his teaching. They decided to give two free weeks in their camp to all four of the Bragg children;…
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November 21, 2021
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You Missed It!!

You Missed It! By Mark O'Farrell, College President Over the years, I am fairly certain someone has come up to you with these words: ‘You Missed It!’    It might have been something you forgot to see.   Or, you might have been preoccupied and did not experience or realize what happened. Or, you did not think it was important so you did not plan to be present or look into the event.   Usually, for me, it was a friend, colleague, or…
Trinity College
October 30, 2020
Tiger Talk Blog

Already Not Yet

"Already Not Yet" By Dr. Eric J. Bargerhuff The Christian’s dilemma could be best characterized by the “already not yet” reality of the Christian life. As those who have trusted in Christ for our salvation, we stand before God in a positional state of “grace” (Romans 5:1-2). What this means is that we are no longer condemned, exonerated from wrath, covered by the blood of Jesus, promised an inheritance, and so forth.  That’s the “already” aspect of being saved. "Not…
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August 21, 2020
Tiger Talk Blog

Time to ‘Fess Up’ and Fill in the Blank!

BY MARK O'FARRELL: Uncertainties, Unknowns, and the Unwanted have saturated our present environment.  Challenges and Concerns arrive daily.  And as believers, we know 2 Timothy 1:7: For God has not given us a Spirit of fear, but of power and of love, and of a sound mind. But anxiousness and anxiety appear quickly on the surface as we hear the next status report of COVID-19.  And then … the other news comes into crowd our awareness such as issues with law…
Trinity College
July 31, 2020
Tiger Talk Blog

Lasting Impact at Home, by Charlie Martin

Lasting Impact At Home By Charlie Martin, Trinity Alumni Trinity College of Florida made a great impact on my life and my pastoral ministry at Indian Rocks Baptist Church. My story begins when I was a 16-year-old boy at my home church in El Dorado, Arkansas. A Trinity Student visited our church and brought a catalog with Billy Graham’s picture on the front cover. My Sunday school teacher knew that I had been praying for God’s will and where I…
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July 21, 2020
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I Had to Do Something… We Have to Do Something!

We Have to Do Something! BY MARK O'FARRELL As I reflect over the years, I can remember clearly times when I had to “do something.” Regarding two house fires, one next to my house and another involving my pastor’s wife, I had to get people out. I could not stand by and not “do something!” A giant 18-wheeler literally went off the road right in front of my car on the interstate and crashed into the woods. I had to…
Trinity College
July 13, 2020
Trinity College Alumni

A Gospel That Doesn’t Make Sense

BY KEVIN DUNN: I love sharing Jesus with people who don't know him (though I don't do it as much as I wish I did). But if I'm honest, I partly love it for selfish reasons. Paul says in his letter to Philemon, "I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full knowledge of every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ" (Philemon 1:6). In other words, Paul is praying that…
Trinity College
April 6, 2020
Tiger Talk Blog

Getting Hit By the Waves

BY FRANK GIL: We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. (Hebrews 6:19-20 ESV) Have you ever been in a place where you felt like you were sinking and you were helpless in finding a way out? Literally, one time I was on a canoe with…
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April 6, 2020
Tiger Talk Blog

The Walking Dead

BY MATT NOBLE: "But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ by grace you have been saved" Ephesians 2:4-5 I was once told a story about a man who had died in the early 1900s and because of his size, 6'10", they were unable to fit him into a casket; he was simply too big. Therefore, they bound…
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April 6, 2020
Tiger Talk Blog

Why the Impeccability of Christ is Way More Important Than You Think

BY DR. JOE ALLOTTA: You must be a thought-filled person. (Not thoughtful) for you to click on a blog with this title proves you are smarter than at least half the people you know, so congrats on that. I tend to put theologies in 3 categories; the Rock-Solids, the Lean This Ways, and the No Ideas. The Rock-Solids are things like the Deity of Christ, that God created the world, or that all human beings are sinners. The Lean this…
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April 6, 2020
Tiger Talk Blog

The God of the Second Chance

The God of the Second Chance BY ERIC BARGERHUFF: "But go, tell his disciples and Peter, He is going ahead of you in Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you." (Mark 16:7, NIV, emphasis mine) When I was a young lad growing up in Indiana, I was fascinated with the greatest piece of racing equipment known to man-the Big Wheel. Yes, most of us kids in the neighborhood had Big Wheels, and we loved to pretend…
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April 6, 2020
Tiger Talk Blog

Some Theological Implications of the Lord’s Supper

BY DR. STU PARSONS: I sometimes tell my classes about some of the theological implications of the Lord's Supper. These are actually very much a blessing to me on a weekly basis, since I am blessed to be a member of a church that celebrates the Supper weekly. As I wait in line to eat and drink the elements, I pray to our Father, thanking Him for His grace poured out for us 2000 years ago when He gave His…
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April 6, 2020
Academics

C.S. Lewis Society

HISTORY AND PURPOSE The C.S. Lewis Society was organized by Princeton University students in 1975, as a guest-speaker forum for the campus community to hear Christian scholars articulate a biblical perspective on topics of wide public concern. After years of fruitful ministry, the Society was re-launched on the campus of Trinity College of Florida in 1988 as a fellowship of those committed to explaining and defending the Christian faith internationally. Our outreach has focused especially on university campuses and nations…
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April 6, 2020
Tiger Talk Blog

A Mind Captivated by God

BY BURK PARSONS: I have journeyed through the land of Narnia. Nearly ten years ago, I had the privilege to stay at Rathvinden House, located in the beautiful rolling-green countryside of County Carlow, Ireland. At that time, the Rathvinden estate was owned and operated by Douglas Gresham, the stepson of C.S. Lewis. Late one afternoon, as I was walking on the grounds of the estate with a friend, we came across a lush, green pasture that was simply breathtaking. As…
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April 6, 2020
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Rediscovering Joy

Rediscovering Joy BY DR. DENNIS COX "Joy is the feeling of grinning inside." Melba Colgrove Joy always feels natural. It comes on easily but only under unusually wonderful circumstances. Like love, joy is something everyone wants but no one can hoard. It must be discovered but looking for it is useless. You don't find it. It finds you. You set the table and it comes for dinner; uninvited and welcome. There are many ways to prepare for joy and all…
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April 6, 2020
Tiger Talk Blog

The Heaven’s Declare

BY MATT NOBLE: "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork." Psalm 19:1 Some time ago I heard a pastor speaking about the size of our galaxy. It is incredible. We know that the speed of light is 186,000 miles per second. Not per hour, but per second. That is fast! To travel from one side of our galaxy to the other side of our galaxy would take 100,000 years traveling at the speed…
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April 6, 2020
Tiger Talk Blog

Unqualified Supremacy

BY BURK PARSONS: A few years ago I heard a sermon by the eminent Swiss theologian Dr. Roger Nicole. Prior to the sermon, I read the bulletin for the service which noted Dr. Nicole's sermon title. I recall that I became somewhat agitated when I read the title: "Lord, No." I remember thinking: "What sort of title is that?" I soon realized, however, that the title was intentionally ambiguous. To say "Lord" conveys supremacy, and to say "no" conveys disapproval…
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April 6, 2020
Tiger Talk Blog

People Over Profit

BY DR. SHANNON HOGAN AND ALTON SHADY: Proverbs 11:24 states, "One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want." The implications of this verse have eternal remunerations that do not come in the form of dollars and cents, yet pays more than your hard work ever could. Solomon's discourse does not suggest one should give of their financial wealth. Many consider giving in Scripture to be simply money or finances; however,…
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April 6, 2020
Tiger Talk Blog

Is God for Us?

Is God For Us? BY: Dr. Stuart Parsons   Your Question Brings Honor to God I assist the ministry GotQuestions.org by answering questions that readers pose. A man in Europe recently asked, In Rom 8:31, "if God be for us," is the proper translation "since God be for us"? The answer to this question helps us think about approaches to biblical translation. Even more importantly, it helps us think about God's inexpressible love and grace. I hope that you enjoy…
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April 6, 2020
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The Ordinary Christian Life Is a Radical Life

BY BURK PARSONS: The ordinary Christian life is not the opposite of the radical Christian life. The ordinary Christian life is a radical life. The ordinary Christian life is a life of daily trusting Christ; daily repenting of our sins; daily abiding in Christ; daily loving Christ; daily dying to self; daily taking up our crosses and following Christ; daily loving God and neighbor; and daily proclaiming the gospel to ourselves, our families, our friends, and our communities. Every Christian…
Trinity College
April 6, 2020
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Why Christian Marriage Matters

BY DR. JOE ALLOTTA: I really wonder if the Bible was being written today would Jesus use marriage as the example for how much he loves His church. Jesus consistently used Bride and Groom analogies to describe His commitment to His Followers; and the Apostle Paul continued on with that analogy in his letters. Yet today, people get divorced more than they switch their cell phone carrier. Or people just aren't getting married. They buy all IKEA furniture so they…
Trinity College
April 6, 2020
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Sheep Without a Shepherd

BY MATT NOBLE: "When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things." - Mark 6:34 Turkish shepherds watched in horror as hundreds of their sheep followed each other over a cliff, say Turkish reports. First, one sheep went over the cliff edge, only to be followed by the whole flock, according to the reports. More than 400 sheep…
Trinity College
April 6, 2020
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Pardoned and Glorified

BY BURK PARSONS: If you've read Victor Hugo's classic work Les Miserables, or if you've seen the stage production or film, you'll recall the scene wherein the bitter criminal Jean Valjean has been released from prison and finds safe harbor at a bishop's home. Instead of returning the bishop's kindness, Valjean steals his silver, strikes him, and flees in the night. After Valjean is caught by the arresting officer, who represents the law, he brings Valjean before the bruised bishop…
Trinity College
April 6, 2020
Tiger Talk Blog

Introducing Jesus: Where Do You Start?

BY DR. JOE ALLOTTA: The life of Jesus is recorded in the 4 Gospels, and they each reminisce about Him in a slightly different light. The first time Jesus is introduced actually illuminates quite a bit about how he will be presented. Let's get started: Mateo 1:1 The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham. So Matt wastes no time introducing Jesus. Verse 1, the first sentence establishes Jesus as human…
Trinity College
April 6, 2020
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The Surprising Return of Elijah

BY DR. STUART PARSONS: Outside of college duties, I assist an outside ministry named GotQuestions.org, by answering questions that readers pose. A reader recently asked, In Matthew 17:12, when Jesus said that Elijah has come already, then in verse 13 when it says that the disciples understood that He spoke to them of John the Baptist, were the disciples mistaken in their assumption that Jesus was referring to John the Baptist? This question calls us to see an insight that…
Trinity College
April 6, 2020
Trinity College Alumni

Why Christian Education?

BY JONATHAN REYES: Why Christian Education? That is a good question, and if I can admit, I will be biased because I am a product of Christian Education. I must admit that on the surface Christian Education sounds like Bible study, but I can attest that Christian education is simply education that stems from a Christian worldview. Before I discuss my reasoning on why Christian Education is important, I would like for you to understand my background. Growing up I…
Trinity College
April 6, 2020
Tiger Talk Blog

Why Pastors Should Never Touch Church Money

BY DR. JOE ALLOTTA: There are only 2 ways for a Pastor to get on the evening news, a sex scandal or a money scandal. (If you feed 100,000 homeless people or cure cancer you might make the religious section of your town's second-biggest newspaper.) I'll deal with avoiding sex scandals some other time. Oh wait, I can do it in one sentence. Just sleep with your wife. Hmm, that was easy. (Well, I'll still dig deeper into some other…
Trinity College
April 6, 2020
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Celiac, Servitude and Sovereignty

Celiac, Servitude, and Sovereignty By Dr. Krista Mallo What I believe about Creation matters I am constantly amazed at God's handiwork. When I see a sunset I am reminded that the heavens declare the glory of God. I hear the birds chirping in the morning, and I am amazed that God created so many similar creatures, but they are all different enough to know the sounds of their own kind. I understand that God is perfect in every possible way,…
Trinity College
April 6, 2020
Tiger Talk Blog

Contentment in the Wrong Context

BY STEPHEN SMAROWSKY: This year, on Christmas morning, my daughter said something that made me reflect on an important reality particularly for me and in general for all Christians. After opening gifts for about 15 minutes my wife and I hit the pause button on our morning gift exchange in order to get some breakfast going. Once we returned to the living room I told both of our kids that another gift would not be opened until all of the…
John Keller
April 3, 2020
Tiger Talk Blog

Why Do Good Things Happen to Bad People?

Why Do Bad Thing Happen to Good People? Most people ask, Why do bad things happen to good people? I'll give you my answer, too, just for kicks and giggles. But I think the tougher question is in the title. It seems counter-productive for God to allow good things to happen to people who want nothing to do with Him. Don't people usually turn to God when in crisis? Scripture is filled with passages that essentially say that it rains…
Trinity College
April 3, 2020
Tiger Talk Blog

3 Ways Biblical Theology is Practical

BY ADAM POWERS: Everyone is a theologian. Some of you may think that statement makes as much sense as the above picture of someone swimming on a road. If that's you, you'll want to keep reading. You ever thought of this? Everyone you've ever met in your life and you yourself, are a theologian. Let me explain. If you've ever had a thought about God: who God is, what God is like, what God demands of us, what God does,…
John Keller
January 6, 2020