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Knowing God as Your Holy Creator and Redeemer: Essentials in Theology Part 2
Learn how to know God as your Holy Creator and Redeemer and discover why God reveals himself to you in the Bible as "high," "exalted," and "lifted up" in Essentials in Theology Pt 2 by Drs. John Frame and Steve Childers.
Dr. John Frame Honored by Westminster Seminary at 94th Commencement in Philadelphia
Dr. John Frame was honored by Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia for his “steadfast service to Christ and longstanding teaching ministry” at the seminary’s 94th annual commencement ceremony on May 25th. Learn more.
Tribute to My Uncle Shot Down in Battle of Midway by Steve Childers
A tribute to my military family and uncle Lloyd that includes his account (video clips) of being shot and wounded by Japanese fighter pilots in the historic battle of Midway. My grandfather, Fred Childers, was a combat medic in WWI. His oldest sons, my uncles Lloyd and Wayne, served in combat with the Navy and Marines. His youngest son, my father Lee, served in Air Force and flew in the Berlin Airlift.
Knowing God Through Scripture: Essentials in Theology Part 1
Learn the difference between "knowing God" and "knowing about God," and how the goal of theology is not merely to understand doctrine, but to apply it so we know, love, and honor God in all areas of our lives–in Essentials in Theology Pt 1 by Drs. John Frame and Steve Childers.
Introducing a New (Ancient) Vision for Theological Education by Dr. John Frame
Introducing a new (ancient) vision for theological education of church leaders by Drs. John Frame and Steve Childers called Applied Theology. Learn how the study of theology can help you know God and apply the Bible to all areas of your life and ministry.
The Practice of Mercy: Mercy Part 6
When Helping Hurts: How you understand and define poverty will determine how you help alleviate poverty. Learn three effective approaches to help mobilize your church to have a more effective mercy ministry in this new Mercy course and book by Dr. Steve Childers.
The Heart for Mercy: Mercy Part 5
Learn how to develop a heart of mercy like the Apostle Paul's that was "eager" to care for the poor. And learn why caring for the poor was not just a duty to Paul, but an act of worship in this new Mercy series by Dr. Steve Childers.
The Goal of Mercy: Mercy Part 4
You're called to show mercy to those who suffer from broken relationships–with God, themselves, others, and the world. Just as there are different types of brokenness, so there are different types of parallel ministries of mercy. Learn more in the new Pathway Learning series.
The Vision for Mercy: A Sneak Preview, Mercy Part 3
When you show mercy to the poor you display a “sneak preview” of God’s kingdom to come on the earth when Jesus returns. Learn more in the new Mercy series by Dr. Steve Childers.
The Four Key Marks of Mercy: Mercy Part 2
God calls you to be a channel of his mercy in both the church and world. Learn the four key marks of biblical mercy to help you fulfill your calling– in the new Mercy Series by Dr. Steve Childers.
“I Believe in the Resurrection of the Body”: A Biblical Exposition of the Apostles’ Creed
Learn how to look forward to YOUR resurrection from the dead and the life to come in the new book and course by Drs. Frame and Childers, "Theology of Faith: A Biblical Exposition of the Apostles' Creed."
What’s Good About Good Friday?
On Good Friday we’re reminded of the good news of God’s love for us displayed in the death of his Son Jesus Christ on the cross. Frame and Childers help you deepen your understanding of Jesus' death for you by expounding the meaning of the biblical word "propitiation."
The Ministry of Mercy: Mercy Part 1
Jesus calls you to follow him in his earthly ministry of mercy through his church. Did you know the most effective mercy ministry method under heaven is a healthy local church? Learn more in the new Mercy series by Dr. Steve Childers.
Praying the Benediction: Hope in Theology Conclusion
Should you pray the ending of the Lord's Prayer if Jesus didn't teach it? Learn why church leaders probably added the traditional ending to the Lord’s Prayer, where they got it, and why you should learn to pray it in this final episode by Drs. Frame and Childers.
Praying for Our Protection: Hope in Theology Part 6
You must learn to pray for your protection because life is a battle that involves dangerous spiritual warfare that you cannot overcome by yourself. Learn how to ask God not to lead you into temptation but deliver you from evil in the Theology of Hope series by Drs. John Frame and Steve Childers.
Praying for Our Forgiveness: Hope in Theology Part 5
If God has already forgiven your sins, why ask God to forgive you? Learn why you should confess your sins even if you’re a forgiven, justified believer in Jesus Christ – Lesson 5 in Theology of Hope series by Drs. John Frame and Steve Childers.
Praying for Our Daily Bread: Hope in Theology Part 4
Learn how you can overcome two dangerous temptations in life (poverty and riches) that can easily divert you from God's kingdom mission, and how you can overcome anxiety by trusting in your heavenly Father to provide for you even when you suffer.
Praying for Our Father’s Kingdom and Will: Hope in Theology Part 3
Learn from Jesus how to align your life mission with God’s by praying the Lord’s Prayer in the new Theology of Hope series by Frame and Childers. In this lesson learn why and how Jesus taught us to pray for God’s kingdom and will to come on earth as it is in heaven.
Praying for Our Father’s Name to be Hallowed: Hope in Theology Part 2
Hallowing God’s name involves finding our ultimate joy and hope in God. Learn how in this new Theology of Hope series by Drs. John Frame & Steve Childers.
Understanding Hope and the Lord’s Prayer: Hope in Theology Part 1
Enflame your heart with new hope by learning how Jesus taught us to pray in this new series by Drs. John Frame & Steve Childers on Theology of Hope.