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Toward a Theology of Faith, Hope, and Love: Applications in Theology, Lesson 6
Applied Theology, Applications, Discipleship, God's Grace, God's Law, God's Love, Ten Commandments, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Augustine, Martin Luther Applied Theology, Applications, Discipleship, God's Grace, God's Law, God's Love, Ten Commandments, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Augustine, Martin Luther

Toward a Theology of Faith, Hope, and Love: Applications in Theology, Lesson 6

Discover how to cultivate the life-transforming Christian virtues of faith, hope, and love championed by Paul, Augustine, Luther, and Calvin in this new series by Frame and Childers.

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Our Love - The Ten Commandments Part 2: Applications in Theology, Lesson 5
Applied Theology, Applications, Discipleship, God's Grace, God's Law, God's Love, Ten Commandments, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, William Cowper, Augustine, Martin Luther Applied Theology, Applications, Discipleship, God's Grace, God's Law, God's Love, Ten Commandments, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, William Cowper, Augustine, Martin Luther

Our Love - The Ten Commandments Part 2: Applications in Theology, Lesson 5

Since no one can fully obey God’s laws, why did he give them to us? Learn how to experience both the pardon and the power to love God and others by applying the three purposes of God’s law to your life in this new series by John Frame and Steve Childers.

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Our Love - The Ten Commandments Part 1: Applications in Theology, Lesson 4
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Our Love - The Ten Commandments Part 1: Applications in Theology, Lesson 4

Discover the life-transforming relationship between God's law and the gospel in this new series by Frame and Childers. Learn the amazing way that God's law and gospel intertwine to reorder your loves for him and others so you will flourish according to his design.

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Our Hope - The Lord’s Prayer: Applications in Theology, Lesson 3
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Our Hope - The Lord’s Prayer: Applications in Theology, Lesson 3

Discover hope: Unlock the power of the Lord's Prayer in this new series by Frame and Childers. Join us on a transformative journey as we delve into the depths of the Lord's Prayer and learn how to apply it to our deepest desires.

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Our Faith - The Apostles’ Creed: Applications in Theology, Lesson 2
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Our Faith - The Apostles’ Creed: Applications in Theology, Lesson 2

Rediscover the Trinitarian nature of your faith as seen in the Apostles’ Creed. Learn the ancient method of studying theology found in the Creeds, Church Fathers, and Reformers.

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Faith, Hope, and Love in Theology: Applications in Theology, Lesson 1
Applied Theology, Applications, Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Augustine, Martin Luther Applied Theology, Applications, Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Augustine, Martin Luther

Faith, Hope, and Love in Theology: Applications in Theology, Lesson 1

Discover the heart of biblical Christianity. Join us as we delve into the biblical virtues of faith, hope, and love through the lens of the Apostle's Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments.

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Introducing a Theology of Faith, Hope, and Love by Dr. John M. Frame
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Introducing a Theology of Faith, Hope, and Love by Dr. John M. Frame

Theology is, as we’ve said, the application of Scripture by persons to all areas of life. On this definition, theology is Scriptural, practical, and personal. But on this understanding, theology is universal in scope, and therefore a huge task. Are there any directions as to how we may divide up the task into smaller units?

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A Vision for the PCA: A Look Back and Ahead
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A Vision for the PCA: A Look Back and Ahead

Randy Pope discusses the importance of maintaining doctrinal purity and effectively equipping church members to share their faith in a culturally relevant manner. He notes a decline in the vitality of his denomination, advocating for a balance of doctrinal understanding and active mission work. Inspired by Frank Barker, he emphasizes the need for regular training in evangelism, urging churches to model and teach practical faith-sharing annually.

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The Key to Evangelism in the 21st Century
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The Key to Evangelism in the 21st Century

In "Workers for Your Joy" by David Mathis, a class at Reformed Theological Seminary, led by Steve Childers, learns that "hospitality" is crucial for 21st-century evangelism, especially in the West. The article underscores hospitality's growing importance in a post-Christian society, highlighting it as an ancient, biblical strategy gaining renewed relevance for engaging with contemporary secularism.

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Jerry Bridges Versus Jerry Bridges
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Jerry Bridges Versus Jerry Bridges

Childers reviews Jerry Bridges' evolving theology, noting his early focus on "dependent responsibility" in his best-selling book "The Pursuit of Holiness” versus his later focus on God's grace and the gospel as the motive and means of holiness–moving away from a performance-based approach.

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Recommended Revelation Commentaries for Lay People (and the Top 3 For In-Depth Study)
Groups, Community, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Fellowship, Steve Childers, Biblical Interpretation, Applied Theology, Bible Commentaries, Pastoral Resources Groups, Community, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Fellowship, Steve Childers, Biblical Interpretation, Applied Theology, Bible Commentaries, Pastoral Resources

Recommended Revelation Commentaries for Lay People (and the Top 3 For In-Depth Study)

We've curated commentaries on Revelation, classified by three views: futurist, preterist, and idealist. This unique approach aids understanding, whether you're a curious reader or seeking deeper insight into this profound book.

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Christological Foundation: Foundations in Theology Series Part 6B
Christian Doctrine, Seminary training, Theology courses, Foundations in Theology, Practical Theology, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal, Online Seminary courses, John Frame, Steve Childers, Gospel, Gospel of the kingdom, Christ-centered theology, Gospel promises, Gospel demands, Gospel affirmations, Gospel events, Redemptive – historical theology Christian Doctrine, Seminary training, Theology courses, Foundations in Theology, Practical Theology, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal, Online Seminary courses, John Frame, Steve Childers, Gospel, Gospel of the kingdom, Christ-centered theology, Gospel promises, Gospel demands, Gospel affirmations, Gospel events, Redemptive – historical theology

Christological Foundation: Foundations in Theology Series Part 6B

The Bible gives us a news report that something big has happened that should shape your entire life. Do you know the headline? Your theology must be grounded in a biblical understanding of the gospel. Learn more from Drs. Frame and Childers.

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Restorative Foundation: Foundations in Theology Series Part 6A
Christian Doctrine, Seminary training, Theology courses, Foundations in Theology, Practical Theology, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal, Online Seminary courses, John Frame, Steve Childers, New Earth, New Heaven and Earth, Heaven, Afterlife, Paradise Lost, Creation Restored, New World Christian Doctrine, Seminary training, Theology courses, Foundations in Theology, Practical Theology, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal, Online Seminary courses, John Frame, Steve Childers, New Earth, New Heaven and Earth, Heaven, Afterlife, Paradise Lost, Creation Restored, New World

Restorative Foundation: Foundations in Theology Series Part 6A

Did you know that the afterlife will be even better than Eden? Learn from Drs. Frame and Childers that the goal of your salvation is not only to forgive you and allow you into heaven when you die. God also promises to restore all your broken relationships in a New Earth forever.

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Covenantal Foundation: Foundations in Theology Series Part 5B
Christian Doctrine, Seminary training, Theology courses, Foundations in Theology, Practical Theology, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal, Online Seminary courses, John Frame, Steve Childers, Covenants, Covenant Theology, Dispensationalism, Bible Interpretation, Christ of the Covenants, Hermeneutics Christian Doctrine, Seminary training, Theology courses, Foundations in Theology, Practical Theology, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal, Online Seminary courses, John Frame, Steve Childers, Covenants, Covenant Theology, Dispensationalism, Bible Interpretation, Christ of the Covenants, Hermeneutics

Covenantal Foundation: Foundations in Theology Series Part 5B

God carries out his plan for the world through Covenants. An essential key to understanding the Bible is understanding God’s Covenants. Learn about all the Bible’s covenants and how they find their fulfillment in the Christ of the Covenants from Drs. Frame and Childers.

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The Redemptive-Historical Foundation: Foundations in Theology Series Part 5A
Christian Doctrine, Seminary training, Theology courses, Foundations in Theology, Practical Theology, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal, Online Seminary courses, John Frame, Steve Childers, St. Augustine, Augustine, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Herman Bavinck Christian Doctrine, Seminary training, Theology courses, Foundations in Theology, Practical Theology, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal, Online Seminary courses, John Frame, Steve Childers, St. Augustine, Augustine, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Herman Bavinck

The Redemptive-Historical Foundation: Foundations in Theology Series Part 5A

Warning: Do not study theology only as a list of disconnected topics. Learn the ancient Trinitarian method used by Augustine, Luther, Calvin, Bavinck, et. al. that sees the essence of salvation as re-creation by the Triune God in this series by Drs. Frame and Childers.

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The Trinitarian Foundation: Foundations in Theology Series Part 4B
Christian Doctrine, Seminary training, Theology courses, Foundations in Theology, Practical Theology, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal, Online Seminary courses, John Frame, Steve Childers, Triperspectivalism, Doctrine of Trinity, Trinitarianism, Perspectivalism Christian Doctrine, Seminary training, Theology courses, Foundations in Theology, Practical Theology, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal, Online Seminary courses, John Frame, Steve Childers, Triperspectivalism, Doctrine of Trinity, Trinitarianism, Perspectivalism

The Trinitarian Foundation: Foundations in Theology Series Part 4B

Learn how to see Scripture and all of life using this ancient Trinitarian method used by prominent theologians throughout history. The Trinity is both a doctrine and a perspective – a way of seeing all doctrine and life. Learn how from Drs. Frame and Childers.

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A Tribute to Jay Kyle by Tim Keller
Christian Doctrine, Seminary training, Theology courses, Foundations in Theology, Practical Theology, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal Steve Childers Christian Doctrine, Seminary training, Theology courses, Foundations in Theology, Practical Theology, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal Steve Childers

A Tribute to Jay Kyle by Tim Keller

We’re all deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Jay Kyle. Jay and his wife Maureen were Mission to the World missionaries for 32 years. Then, with encouragement from Tim Keller and Redeemer City to City, Jay co-founded China Partnership in 2001. Read Tim Keller’s moving tribute to Jay.

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The Lordship Foundation: Foundations in Theology Series Part 4A
Christian Doctrine, Seminary training, Theology courses, Foundations in Theology, Practical Theology, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal Christian Doctrine, Seminary training, Theology courses, Foundations in Theology, Practical Theology, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal

The Lordship Foundation: Foundations in Theology Series Part 4A

“There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry: ‘Mine!’” Learn how to see this vision of God’s present rule as Lord over all things in this series by Drs. Frame and Childers.

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The Missional Foundation: Foundations in Theology Series Part 3B
Christian Doctrine, Seminary training, Theology courses, Foundations in Theology, Practical Theology, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal, Missional Theology, Michael Goheen, Leslie Newbigin, Missions Christian Doctrine, Seminary training, Theology courses, Foundations in Theology, Practical Theology, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal, Missional Theology, Michael Goheen, Leslie Newbigin, Missions

The Missional Foundation: Foundations in Theology Series Part 3B

WARNING: Do not fragment the Bible into bits! It’s possible to understand doctrine and not know the Bible’s overarching “story in the stories” of God's mission from Genesis to Revelation. Learn how God’s revealed mission should shape your theology – and life!

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The Biblical Foundation: Foundations in Theology Series Part 3A
Christian Doctrine, Seminary training, Theology courses, Foundations in Theology, Practical Theology, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal Christian Doctrine, Seminary training, Theology courses, Foundations in Theology, Practical Theology, Discipleship, Theology, Applied Theology, Church Renewal

The Biblical Foundation: Foundations in Theology Series Part 3A

Any form of traditionalism that demands a total alignment with a theological tradition, divorced from a higher commitment to sola Scriptura, can lead to spiritual ruin. Be on guard against the danger of placing more value on creeds and confessions than on the Bible.

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