God has given us the Bible so that we might know who he is and what he is doing. It is helpful to study this book with a good theological starting point, one that has been refined by centuries of people who have studied the book while living in relationship with the Author.

An ethic is theological if it begins with God, rather than humanity. Who is God, and what is his purpose for humanity, and how is that implemented in our lives. Jesus gave two love commands: to love God with all that we are, and to love our neighbors. We cannot ignore the first (or collapse it into the second), for it is the foundation of the second. God sets the example, provides the motivation, and works it out in us. He has described for us what it should look like. But what then is the...

In this 12-part essay, Dr. Gary Deddo explores the nature of the church and its ministry, with an eye toward equipping its members for the work of ministry.

This article is a revised version of a chapter by Gary Deddo in the book An Introduction to Torrance Theology: Discovering the Incarnate Savior, edited by Gerritt Scott Dawson. In this article, Dr. Deddo explains that ministry is not an add-on to our faith - it is something that flows out of our union with Christ. And when we consider the source, we can also see more clearly the form and content of our ministries.

Jesus preached about the kingdom of God, but what is it? Building on the work of George Ladd and Thomas Torrance, Gary Deddo describes the kingdom as existing now, as well as being a future reality; we now live with a partial realization of the future. What does this mean for the church and the way we interact with those who are not in the church?

God is three Persons in one Being. Within this Triune God, who is the Holy Spirit? What can we say about the work of the Holy Spirit without over- or under-emphasis? How do we respond to the Spirit?

This essay clarifies terms used in Grace Communion International to describe the salvation we have been given in Christ. Particularly important are the phrases "All are included," "union [and communion] with Christ," and "vicarious humanity of Christ." Although the original context is the way that GCI pastors used the phrases, the discussion is a clarification of what incarnational, Trinitarian theology teaches about the scope of the salvation work done by Christ and by the Holy Spirit.

Who is God - what is God like? Jesus reveals to us what the Father is like, and that transforms our understanding of what God is doing, and how we respond to him. In these seven half-hour interviews, Dr. Gary Deddo discusses God, the gospel, salvation, repentance, sanctification, and many other topics along the way. The transcripts have been edited for clarity and readability.

Millions of readers of William Paul Young's The Shack want to know, Is God really that good? Is this the same God we find in the Bible or not? Is the Trinity really like what we find in the novel? And what about evil in the world? How much does The Shack help us understand why it exists and how God deals with it? Here are clear, insightful responses to the questions so many people want answers to.

Sometimes Jesus talked about the kingdom of God as if it were already here, and sometimes he talked as if it were far in the future. Which is it, and how does it affect life right now? Another way to approach the question is to observe that Jesus preached about the kingdom of God, but his disciples preached about Jesus. Why this difference in focus, and why does it matter for us today?

Carpools and car crashes, job switches and joint custody, moves and motionlessness. Is there a cohesive storyline to the chaos, confusion, and clutter of your daily life? According to well-loved author Max Lucado, the answer is a resounding yes!So what is the text of your life? With his unequaled warmth and honesty, Lucado plumbs the depths of your storyline and comes up smiling. “Your story indwells God’s,” writes Lucado. “This is the great promise of the Bible and the hope of this book …...

Best-selling Names of God Pamphlet is a Chart of God's Names Found in the Bible, Plus the Meaning of Each NameThis is the best-selling Names of God chart sold through Christian bookstores. It explains God's character and attributes through his holy names. The many names of God found in the Old and New Testament, will build your faith and enrich the time you spend in God's presence through prayer and worship.This full-color glossy, 12-panel pamphlet o...