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Called to Rule Now & Forever
#Gospel, Pathway Learning, Posts, Resources, Seminary Education, Steve Childers, Theological Education, Faith and Work, Applied Theology Dr. Steven L. Childers #Gospel, Pathway Learning, Posts, Resources, Seminary Education, Steve Childers, Theological Education, Faith and Work, Applied Theology Dr. Steven L. Childers

Called to Rule Now & Forever

Every believer bears the image of God — not as a title reserved for the powerful, but as a calling given to all. Through Christ, we have been raised and seated with him, appointed as vice-regents over the everyday domains of work, family, and community. That reign has already begun.

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Introducing the Lordship Catechism Part 2: Proclaiming the Supremacy of the Triune Lord in All Things
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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Introducing the Lordship Catechism: Proclaiming the Supremacy of the Triune Lord in All Things
Lordship Catechism, Discipleship, Pastoral Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Trinitarian Theology, Reformed Theology, Christian Discipleship, Biblical Theology, Applied Theology, Triune God, John Frame, Steve Childers, Pathway Learning Dr. Steven L. Childers Lordship Catechism, Discipleship, Pastoral Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Trinitarian Theology, Reformed Theology, Christian Discipleship, Biblical Theology, Applied Theology, Triune God, John Frame, Steve Childers, Pathway Learning Dr. Steven L. Childers

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

How can ancient truth shape today’s disciples? In The Lordship Catechism, John Frame and Steve Childers recover a Trinitarian vision of faith that unites theology, worship, and mission. Discover how this new catechism helps believers know the Father who creates, the Son who redeems, and the Spirit who restores—all for the glory of God.

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Introduction to the Gospel of God
Gospel, John Frame, Gospel-Centered, Theology, Trinitarian gospel, Biblical exposition, Applied Theology, Pastoral Education, Practical Theology, Pathway Learning Dr. Steven L. Childers Gospel, John Frame, Gospel-Centered, Theology, Trinitarian gospel, Biblical exposition, Applied Theology, Pastoral Education, Practical Theology, Pathway Learning Dr. Steven L. Childers

Introduction to the Gospel of God

It's hard to believe that, after two thousand years, the Christian church is still debating, “What is the gospel?”. Read John Frame’s introduction to the new Applied Theology series book, "The Gospel of God: Good News about Who God is and What God Does."

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Good News About God’s Mission: The Gospel of God, Chapter 1
Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Theology, Trinitarian gospel, Biblical exposition, Applied Theology, Pastoral Education, Practical Theology, Pathway Learning, Triune God, Creation, Fall, Redemption, Restoration, Salvation, 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, Creation, Fall, Redemption, Restoration, Salvation, John Frame, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers

Good News About God’s Mission: The Gospel of God, Chapter 1

The Gospel is not just a set of beliefs, but an unfolding story meant to shape your entire life. God's salvation in Christ reaches beyond the redemption of souls to the renewal of all creation. Explore this in the new series, The Gospel of God, by Steve Childers and John Frame.

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Good News About God’s Kingdom: The Gospel of God, Chapter 2
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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Good News About God’s King: The Gospel of God, Chapter 3
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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Good News of a New Standing, Forgiveness: The Gospel of God, Chapter 4
Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Theology, Trinitarian gospel, Biblical exposition, Applied Theology, Pastoral Education, Practical Theology, Pathway Learning, New Standing, Forgiveness, Propitiation, Justification, Adoption, John Frame, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Theology, Trinitarian gospel, Biblical exposition, Applied Theology, Pastoral Education, Practical Theology, Pathway Learning, New Standing, Forgiveness, Propitiation, Justification, Adoption, John Frame, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers

Good News of a New Standing, Forgiveness: The Gospel of God, Chapter 4

Explore the life-changing good news that you are not only a pardoned criminal, but also an accepted and beloved child of God in the new series The Gospel of God: Good News You Can Use, by Steve Childers and John Frame.

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Good News of a New Heart, The Holy Spirit: The Gospel of God, Chapter 5
Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Theology, Trinitarian gospel, Biblical exposition, Applied Theology, Pastoral Education, Practical Theology, Pathway Learning, New Heart, Holy Spirit, Regeneration, Redemption, Sanctification, John Frame, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Theology, Trinitarian gospel, Biblical exposition, Applied Theology, Pastoral Education, Practical Theology, Pathway Learning, New Heart, Holy Spirit, Regeneration, Redemption, Sanctification, John Frame, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers

Good News of a New Heart, The Holy Spirit: The Gospel of God, Chapter 5

Explore the life-changing good news that you can be not only born again, but also be set free from sin’s power, and transformed by the Holy Spirit in the new series The Gospel of God: Good News You Can Use, by Steve Childers and John Frame.

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Good News of a New Life, Gospel Renewal: The Gospel of God, Chapter 6
Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Theology, Trinitarian gospel, Biblical exposition, Applied Theology, Pastoral Education, Practical Theology, Pathway Learning, New Life, Gospel Renewal, Gospel Union, Gospel Dynamics, Gospel Obedience, John Frame, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Theology, Trinitarian gospel, Biblical exposition, Applied Theology, Pastoral Education, Practical Theology, Pathway Learning, New Life, Gospel Renewal, Gospel Union, Gospel Dynamics, Gospel Obedience, John Frame, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers

Good News of a New Life, Gospel Renewal: The Gospel of God, Chapter 6

Learn How the Gospel Changes Us: Practical Steps to Spiritual Renewal. Discover how disciplines of grace like faith, repentance, and obedience can transform your life in the new series The Gospel of God: Good News You Can Use, by Steve Childers and John Frame.

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Knowing God the Spirit as Future Restorer: Faith in Theology, Lesson 6
Applied Theology, Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Faith, Hope, Love, Apostles’ Creed, Holy Spirit, Trinity, Nicene Creed, Person of the Holy Spirit, Work of the Holy Spirit, The End Times, The Resurrection of the Dead, The Judgment Day, The New Heaven and New Earth, Everlasting Life Dr. Steven L. Childers Applied Theology, Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Faith, Hope, Love, Apostles’ Creed, Holy Spirit, Trinity, Nicene Creed, Person of the Holy Spirit, Work of the Holy Spirit, The End Times, The Resurrection of the Dead, The Judgment Day, The New Heaven and New Earth, Everlasting Life Dr. Steven L. Childers

Knowing God the Spirit as Future Restorer: Faith in Theology, Lesson 6

Learn what will happen when Jesus returns to establish the fullness of God’s kingdom on earth forever–through the power of the Holy Spirit. Explore biblical teaching on the resurrection of the dead, the judgment day, and the world to come in this new series by Drs. Frame and Childers.

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Knowing God the Spirit as Present Restorer: Faith in Theology, Lesson 5
Applied Theology, Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Faith, Hope, Love, Apostles’ Creed, Holy Spirit, Trinity, Nicene Creed, Person of the Holy Spirit, Work of the Holy Spirit Dr. Steven L. Childers Applied Theology, Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Faith, Hope, Love, Apostles’ Creed, Holy Spirit, Trinity, Nicene Creed, Person of the Holy Spirit, Work of the Holy Spirit Dr. Steven L. Childers

Knowing God the Spirit as Present Restorer: Faith in Theology, Lesson 5

Explore the biblical teaching on the person and work of the Holy Spirit today. Deepen your knowledge of God the Holy Spirit and his miraculous work in this new series by Drs. John Frame and Steve Childers.

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Knowing the Son as Redeemer in His Exaltation: Faith in Theology, Lesson 4
Applied Theology, Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Faith, Hope, Love, Apostles’ Creed Dr. Steven L. Childers Applied Theology, Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Faith, Hope, Love, Apostles’ Creed Dr. Steven L. Childers

Knowing the Son as Redeemer in His Exaltation: Faith in Theology, Lesson 4

Experience new hope as we delve into the profound meaning and significance of Jesus' resurrection for your life and ministry. Discover ten biblical perspectives on the meaning of Jesus' resurrection in this new series by Drs. John Frame and Steve Childers.

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Knowing God the Son as Redeemer in His Humiliation: Faith in Theology, Lesson 3
Applied Theology, Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Faith, Hope, Love, Apostles’ Creed Dr. Steven L. Childers Applied Theology, Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Faith, Hope, Love, Apostles’ Creed Dr. Steven L. Childers

Knowing God the Son as Redeemer in His Humiliation: Faith in Theology, Lesson 3

Unveiling the Divine Mystery: Knowing God the Son as Redeemer in His Humiliation. Join us as we delve into the mystery of godliness in this new Applied Theology series by Frame and Childers.

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Knowing God the Father as Creator: Faith in Theology, Lesson 2
Applied Theology, Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Faith, Hope, Love, Apostles’ Creed Dr. Steven L. Childers Applied Theology, Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Faith, Hope, Love, Apostles’ Creed Dr. Steven L. Childers

Knowing God the Father as Creator: Faith in Theology, Lesson 2

Discover the life-transforming truth of knowing God the Father as Lord of Creation. Join us as we delve into the depths of the Trinity, focusing on the Father's role as the Lord of Creation in this new Applied Theology series by John Frame and Steve Childers.

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Understanding Faith and Creeds: Faith in Theology, Lesson 1
Applied Theology, Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Faith, Hope, Love, Apostles’ Creed Dr. Steven L. Childers Applied Theology, Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Faith, Hope, Love, Apostles’ Creed Dr. Steven L. Childers

Understanding Faith and Creeds: Faith in Theology, Lesson 1

Discover how to deepen your faith in biblical truth by exploring the Apostles’ Creed. Join us as we embark on a journey to uncover the riches of the historic Christian faith in this new Applied Theology series by Frame and Childers.

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A Biblical Exposition of the Creed by Dr. John M. Frame
Applied Theology, Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Faith, Hope, Love, Apostles’ Creed Dr. Steven L. Childers Applied Theology, Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Faith, Hope, Love, Apostles’ Creed Dr. Steven L. Childers

A Biblical Exposition of the Creed by Dr. John M. Frame

Read Dr. John Frame's introduction to the biblical exposition of the Apostles' Creed in the new Applied Theology series book and course. Then join Frame and Childers in a thought-provoking exploration of Trinitarian theology rooted in the biblical truths of the Apostles' Creed.

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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 Dr. Steven L. Childers 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 Dr. Steven L. Childers

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 Dr. Steven L. Childers 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 Dr. Steven L. Childers

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
Applied Theology, Applications, Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Augustine, Martin Luther, Ten Commandments, Love Dr. Steven L. Childers Applied Theology, Applications, Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, John Frame, Steve Childers, Augustine, Martin Luther, Ten Commandments, Love Dr. Steven L. Childers

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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