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Gary W. Deddo
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Theological Ethics, Grace and Law
by Gary W. Deddo
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Words: 32,120.
Language:
English.
Published: June 12, 2020 by
Grace Communion International.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / Ethics
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 and works it out in us.
Union and Communion With Christ: Clarifying Our Theological Vision
by Gary W. Deddo
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Words: 39,960.
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English.
Published: June 9, 2020 by
Grace Communion International.
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Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / Soteriology
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 th
The Church and Its Ministry
by Gary W. Deddo
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Words: 42,950.
Language:
English.
Published: May 14, 2018 by
Grace Communion International.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / Ecclesiology, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Church / General
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.
The Christian Life and Our Participation in Christ’s Continuing Ministry
by Gary W. Deddo
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Words: 13,950.
Language:
English.
Published: February 8, 2016 by
Grace Communion International.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Ministry / General
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. When we consider the source, we can also see more clearly what ministry looks like.
A Theology of the Holy Spirit
by Gary W. Deddo
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Words: 23,940.
Language:
English.
Published: October 30, 2014 by
Grace Communion International.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / Pneumatology
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?
The Kingdom of God
by Gary W. Deddo
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Words: 25,910.
Language:
English.
Published: March 17, 2014 by
Grace Communion International.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / Ecclesiology, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / Eschatology
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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?
What Does the Bible Say About the Kingdom of God?
by Michael D. Morrison & Gary W. Deddo
Series: What Does the Bible Say About... · Bible Prophecy.
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Words: 40,320.
Language:
English.
Published: July 19, 2012 by
Grace Communion International.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Biblical Studies / New Testament, Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Christian Theology / Eschatology
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?