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Applied Theology, Trinitarian Theology, Doctrine of God, Catechism, Christian Education, Christian Discipleship, Spiritual Formation, Biblical Theology, Lordship of Christ, Reformed Theology, Kingdom of God, Creation, Redemption, Restoration, Church Leadership Dr. Steven L. Childers Applied Theology, Trinitarian Theology, Doctrine of God, Catechism, Christian Education, Christian Discipleship, Spiritual Formation, Biblical Theology, Lordship of Christ, Reformed Theology, Kingdom of God, Creation, Redemption, Restoration, Church Leadership Dr. Steven L. Childers

Introducing the Lordship Catechism Part 2: Proclaiming the Supremacy of the Triune Lord in All Things

Take a deeper look at how the Triune God works in creation, redemption, and restoration. This week’s Lordship Catechism sample opens the Scriptures for everyday life.

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Triune God, Gospel worldview, Christian worldview, Biblical perspective, God’s Lordship, Theology of the gospel, Gospel and life, Kingdom of God, Reformed theology, The Trinity in the gospel, God’s work in salvation, Gospel-centered life, Gospel transformation, Triperspectivalism, Sovereign, Revelation Dr. Steven L. Childers Triune God, Gospel worldview, Christian worldview, Biblical perspective, God’s Lordship, Theology of the gospel, Gospel and life, Kingdom of God, Reformed theology, The Trinity in the gospel, God’s work in salvation, Gospel-centered life, Gospel transformation, Triperspectivalism, Sovereign, Revelation Dr. Steven L. Childers

Perspectives Series Lesson Six: Seeing All Life Through God’s Triune Lordship

God’s Triune Lordship: Recovering How To See All of Life Through the Lens of the Trinity. Learn how God’s Triune Lordship helps avoid a fragmented faith and leads to whole-life discipleship.

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Triune God, Gospel worldview, Christian worldview, Biblical perspective, God’s Lordship, Theology of the gospel, Gospel and life, Kingdom of God, Reformed theology, The Trinity in the gospel, God’s work in salvation, Gospel-centered life, Gospel transformation Dr. Steven L. Childers Triune God, Gospel worldview, Christian worldview, Biblical perspective, God’s Lordship, Theology of the gospel, Gospel and life, Kingdom of God, Reformed theology, The Trinity in the gospel, God’s work in salvation, Gospel-centered life, Gospel transformation Dr. Steven L. Childers

Perspectives Series Lesson Five: Christ’s Redemption & the Spirit’s Restoration

Longing for a Better World? Here’s Real Hope. Broken relationships, suffering, and injustice surround us. But there’s good news–God is making all things new. Discover the full hope of his redemption.

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Triune God, Gospel worldview, Christian worldview, Biblical perspective, God’s Lordship, Theology of the gospel, Gospel and life, Kingdom of God, Reformed theology, The Trinity in the gospel, God’s work in salvation, Gospel-centered life, Gospel transformation Dr. Steven L. Childers Triune God, Gospel worldview, Christian worldview, Biblical perspective, God’s Lordship, Theology of the gospel, Gospel and life, Kingdom of God, Reformed theology, The Trinity in the gospel, God’s work in salvation, Gospel-centered life, Gospel transformation Dr. Steven L. Childers

Perspectives Series Lesson Four: The Fall of the Father's Kingdom

What Went Wrong? Understanding the Fall of God's Kingdom. Sin didn’t just affect individuals—it corrupted the world. Learn how the Fall disrupted God’s kingdom and what it means for leadership.

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Triune God, Gospel worldview, Christian worldview, Biblical perspective, Creation, redemption, restoration, God’s Lordship, Seeing life through the gospel, Theology of the gospel, Gospel and life, Kingdom of God, Reformed theology, The Trinity in the gospel, God’s work in salvation, Gospel-centered life, Gospel transformation Dr. Steven L. Childers Triune God, Gospel worldview, Christian worldview, Biblical perspective, Creation, redemption, restoration, God’s Lordship, Seeing life through the gospel, Theology of the gospel, Gospel and life, Kingdom of God, Reformed theology, The Trinity in the gospel, God’s work in salvation, Gospel-centered life, Gospel transformation Dr. Steven L. Childers

Perspectives Series Lesson Three: God’s Triune Nature

Learn how to view all of life through the perspective of God’s triune work in the gospel. The gospel is not just theology—it’s a worldview that transforms how you see all of life. Learn more in the Perspectives Series by Childers and Frame.

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Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Theology, Trinitarian gospel, Biblical exposition, Applied Theology, Pastoral Education, Practical Theology, Pathway Learning, Triune God, Redemption, Restoration, Kingdom of God, John Frame, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Theology, Trinitarian gospel, Biblical exposition, Applied Theology, Pastoral Education, Practical Theology, Pathway Learning, Triune God, Redemption, Restoration, Kingdom of God, John Frame, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers

Good News About God’s Kingdom: The Gospel of God, Chapter 2

Discover how the good news about God’s kingdom can give you a deep sense of purpose in both your private and public life. Explore how God’s kingdom has come, is coming, and will come in the series The Gospel of God: Good News You Can Use, by Steve Childers and John Frame.

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Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Theology, Trinitarian gospel, Biblical exposition, Applied Theology, Pastoral Education, Practical Theology, Pathway Learning, Kingdom of God, Gospel Events, Gospel Affirmations, Gospel Promises, New Standing, New Heart, New World, Union With God in Christ, John Frame, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Theology, Trinitarian gospel, Biblical exposition, Applied Theology, Pastoral Education, Practical Theology, Pathway Learning, Kingdom of God, Gospel Events, Gospel Affirmations, Gospel Promises, New Standing, New Heart, New World, Union With God in Christ, John Frame, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers

Good News About God’s King: The Gospel of God, Chapter 3

Do you know the highest blessing of the gospel? [Hint: It's not forgiveness.] Explore God’s amazing promises of forgiveness, a new heart, and a renewed world for all who believe. Then learn the highest blessing in this new series by Drs. John Frame and Steve Childers.

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Church Planting, Ministry Development, Power of Prayer, God's mission, Church prayer life, Kingdom of God, Ministry success, Early church practices Dr. Steven L. Childers Church Planting, Ministry Development, Power of Prayer, God's mission, Church prayer life, Kingdom of God, Ministry success, Early church practices Dr. Steven L. Childers

Prayer and the Kingdom of God: Prayer, Lesson 2

Learn how to Pray Kingdom Prayers: Explore the Bible's profound connection between prayer, God's kingdom, and God's mission in the Prayer Series by Steve Childers and Larry Kirk.

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Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration, Gospel Transformation, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Christian Leadership, Church Planting, Repentance and Faith, Heart Transformation, Spiritual Blessings, Christ-Centered Life, William Cowper, John Stott Dr. Steven L. Childers Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration, Gospel Transformation, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Christian Leadership, Church Planting, Repentance and Faith, Heart Transformation, Spiritual Blessings, Christ-Centered Life, William Cowper, John Stott Dr. Steven L. Childers

The Heart of Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 6

How does the gospel really change you? What’s your part? What’s God’s part? Discover how the gospel brings personal renewal to the human heart – beginning with yours.

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Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration, Gospel Transformation, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Christian Leadership, Church Planting, Church Networks, Church Alliances, Community Transformation, Kingdom Vision, Evangelism, John Frame, Richard Lovelace, Church Collaboration Dr. Steven L. Childers Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration, Gospel Transformation, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Christian Leadership, Church Planting, Church Networks, Church Alliances, Community Transformation, Kingdom Vision, Evangelism, John Frame, Richard Lovelace, Church Collaboration Dr. Steven L. Childers

Spreading Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 5

The answer our nation and world needs! History has shown that when healthy churches flourish, people and societies flourish. Learn practical ways to help your church spread gospel renewal in the world.

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Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration, Gospel Transformation, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Christian Leadership, Community Renewal, Community Transformation, Church and Culture, Personal Transformation, Kingdom and Church, Societal Impact, Lesslie Newbigin, Abraham Kuyper Dr. Steven L. Childers Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration, Gospel Transformation, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Christian Leadership, Community Renewal, Community Transformation, Church and Culture, Personal Transformation, Kingdom and Church, Societal Impact, Lesslie Newbigin, Abraham Kuyper Dr. Steven L. Childers

Community Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 4

Discover how your church is meant to be a sign, an instrument, and a foretaste of God’s Kingdom in your community. Learn how embracing both the gathered and scattered ministries of your church can help birth gospel renewal movements.

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Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration, Gospel Transformation, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Christian Leadership, Prayer and Worship, Kingdom Missions, Community Transformation Dr. Steven L. Childers Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration, Gospel Transformation, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Christian Leadership, Prayer and Worship, Kingdom Missions, Community Transformation Dr. Steven L. Childers

Church Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 3

Revitalize your church by discovering the biblical path to renewal. Learn how to lead your church to renewal by realigning the church with God’s mission of restoring people to God, each other, and the world in the Renewal Series by Steve Childers.

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Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration, Gospel Transformation, Repentance and Faith, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Heart Transformation, Christian Leadership, Idol Worship Dr. Steven L. Childers Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration, Gospel Transformation, Repentance and Faith, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Heart Transformation, Christian Leadership, Idol Worship Dr. Steven L. Childers

Personal Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 2

Personal renewal begins when spiritually thirsty people start turning away from their idols and begin drinking deeply from the well that is Christ. The key to personal renewal is learning how to understand and apply the gospel as God’s ultimate solution to all the problems of life.

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Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration Dr. Steven L. Childers Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration Dr. Steven L. Childers

Vision for Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 1

Experience personal renewal by being swept up in God’s cosmic renewal project to make all things new. Discover God’s kingdom vision for your personal, church, and community renewal through the transforming power of the gospel in the new Renewal Series by Steve Childers.

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