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Introduction to the Gospel of God
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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