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A Year-End Message From Steve Childers
As the year comes to an end, I want to thank you for being a friend of Pathway Learning and for staying connected with this vital ministry.
A Special Year-End Message From Pathway Learning Board Member Lyn Perez
As the year comes to an end, I want to thank you for being a friend of Pathway Learning and for staying connected with this vital ministry.
Pray for Dr. John Frame’s wife, Mary
Dr. John Frame is asking us to join him in prayer for his dear wife, Mary, who was recently diagnosed with an aggressive type of brain cancer called glioblastoma (GBM). After her surgery on Dec. 3rd and an extended hospital recovery, she returned home December 18 and is scheduled to begin chemotherapy and radiation soon.
Merry Christmas and a FREE BOOK!
From all of us at Pathway Learning, we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas! To help you learn more about the fullness of God’s redemption blessings in Christ that will flow “far as the curse is found” we want to give you a FREE digital (PDF) study book (normally $9.99) by Dr. John Frame and me called “Perspectives in Theology.”
The Answer Our World Needs: A Personal Message From Steve Childers
Last night I spent an hour on a secure video conference answering questions (with a translator) from church leaders in the persecuted underground church in East Asia who are completing one of Pathway Learning’s Fall online and onsite church planting courses in Mandarin. It’s both humbling and thrilling to realize that only through Pathway Learning do they have access to this kind of practical, seminary-level training in their language and contextualized for their culture.
My Relationship With God in 20 Seconds
“We hate this dependency. It is nice to be save–once. When we face our lostness and are saved from it, we burst into song: “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me.” But it is not easy to live as a dependent daily. We don’t like to be pulled from the water, gasping and choking, day after day.” – Tim Stafford, Knowing the Face of God
Did Mary and Joseph have their own biological children after Jesus’ birth?
Some traditions teach that Mary, the mother of Jesus, remained a virgin until her death. Other traditions teach that Joseph and Mary had several “normal” biological children after Jesus’ birth. How does the New Testament present Jesus’ “family” and “home” in Nazareth? Learn more.
Watch Video and Pray For the Persecuted Church in China on Third Anniversary of Pastor Wang Yi’s Imprisonment.
December 9th marks the three-year anniversary of the government’s raid on Early Rain Church and the imprisonment of their pastor Wang Yi. Watch this brief video and pray for the persecuted church in East Asia and Wang Yi who is still in prison.
Calvin on Angry Calvinists
Calvinists have a reputation for sometimes being angry and argumentative regarding Christian doctrine. Granted most Calvinists are not angry. But why does it seem to so many that there are a disproportionate number of cranky Calvinists?
Come Help Change the World! Help the Persecuted Underground Church in East Asia
Come Help Change The World: Help the Persecuted Underground Church in China. As a Christian, you're designed and called by God to make a lasting difference in the world. Learn how you can make a difference in East Asia and get a rare inside look at how Pathway Learning equips indigenous, underserved church leaders to plant and develop churches that transform lives and communities there.
Introduction to the Good News: A Biblical Exposition of the Gospel (Part 1)
It is hard to believe that after two thousand years the Christian church is still discussing, even debating, “What is the gospel?” The job is perilous. At one level it's very simple: God saves sinners. But further study draws us into a world of vast complexity and mystery. Read Dr. John Frame’s introduction to the new Applied Theology Project Series, “The Good News: A Biblical and Theological Exposition of the Gospel.”
Good News About God’s Mission (What is the Gospel?, Part 2)
Did you know the good news of God's salvation is as wide as creation? The Bible gives us a broad understanding of the Gospel as good news about the Triune God’s historic mission of redemption for the restoration of his fallen universe and in particular his fallen human race. Read the first chapter from Drs. Frame and Childers new Applied Theology Project book, “Good News: A Biblical Exposition of Gospel.”
Good News About God’s Kingdom (What is the Gospel?, Part 3)
The Bible teaches that the gospel is not only good news about God’s mission to redeem and restore fallen creation and humanity. It’s also good news about God’s kingdom coming to earth in three amazing ways.
Good News About God’s King (What is the Gospel?, Part 4)
The Bible teaches that the gospel is not only good news about God’s kingdom coming to earth. It’s also good news about God’s King–especially: 6 events he did on earth, 2 descriptions of who he is because of what he did, and 3 promises God makes to all who will follow him in repentance and faith.
The Good News: A New Standing (What is the Gospel?, Part 5)
The gospel is a multi-faceted jewel that reveals multiple perspectives on the amazing grace of God for all who are in Jesus Christ. Learn 3 biblical perspectives (propitiation, justification, and adoption) on God’s amazing grace found in our new standing with God in Christ.
The Good News: A New Heart – Holy Spirit! (What is the Gospel?, Part 6)
In Acts 2, the Apostle Peter promised two gifts to all who believe in Jesus: 1) Forgiveness and 2) Holy Spirit. Learn 3 biblical perspectives (regeneration, redemption, sanctification) on God’s amazing grace found in the person and work of God’s Holy Spirit in your life.
The Good News: A New Life of Renewal (What is the Gospel?, Part 7)
The goal of the gospel is not just to forgive us, but to change us into true worshippers of God and authentic lovers of people. Our new life from God includes our transformation into the image of his Son. How does God conform us to the image of his Son?
Come Help Change the World! Help Serve the Rural Poor in Muslim West Africa
Come Help Change The World: Serve the Rural Poor in Muslim West Africa. As a Christian, you're designed and called by God to make a lasting difference in the world. Learn how you can make a difference in West Africa and get a rare inside look at how Pathway Learning equips indigenous, underserved church leaders to plant and develop churches that transform lives and communities in Muslim West Africa.
Celebrate Advent With Pathway Learning and a Free Book!
Enter this Advent season of worship and giving by downloading a FREE digital (PDF) study book (normally $9.99) from Pathway Learning by Drs. John Frame and Steve Childers called “Cultivating Biblical Worship.”
Pop Quiz: What is the Gospel? Part 2
The heart of the gospel of the kingdom is the good news about God’s King whom the Apostle Mark calls, “Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” The Scriptures present Jesus at the center of the biblical story of salvation. Learn three things about God’s King and three promises God makes to all who will follow him in repentance and faith.