Discipleship: 40 Days of Discipleship: The Second 40 Days
This is the second collection in our series for church leaders who want to deepen their theological education with free resources from the GCI website. For each day, we present (on average) 2500 words, which can be read in 15-20 minutes. We again aim for variety, and go deeper into some doctrines than we were able to go in the first volume.
Church leaders should already be familiar with most of the doctrines presented in these articles, but a review can be helpful in firming up a foundation for new pastors, bivocational pastors, and others who are unable to pursue formal seminary education.
Although this series is designed for pastoral education, completion of the series does not mean that a person is thereby qualified to be a pastor. Doctrinal knowledge is only one of the many skills that congregational leaders need. This series focuses on theology; it does not include the many GCI articles on biblical studies, which pastors also need. Further, we do not have many articles available on ministry practices, such as preaching and counseling, which would normally form an important component of pastoral education.
Most importantly, no amount of reading can give people the spiritual gifts needed in the pastoral role. No amount of reading can give people experience with leading congregations and encouraging spiritual growth. Field experience is needed for that, perhaps as an intern, under the guidance of a mentor. Those who desire to lead in the church desire a good thing, but desire itself is not enough. Social skills and spiritual gifts are also needed, and the congregation itself must provide some confirmation that the leader has been gifted and called for this role.
For a PDF of all articles in one document, click here. You can buy a paperback copy on Amazon for $6.37. In the U.S., spiralbound copies can be obtained from thebookpatch.com for $11.95.
For the third group of 40 days, click here.
Day
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Theology in general |
1
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An Introduction to Trinitarian Theology, by Michael Morrison parts 1 & 2 |
2
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An Introduction to Trinitarian Theology, by Michael Morrison parts 3, 4 & 5A |
3
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An Introduction to Trinitarian Theology, by Michael Morrison part 5B & C |
4
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An Introduction to Trinitarian Theology, by Michael Morrison part 5D, 6, 7 |
The Triune God
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5
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Responding to God With Faith, by Joseph Tkach |
6
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Who Is God? by Joseph Tkach
Humanity’s Relationship With God, by GCI |
7
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Knowing God, by Joseph Tkach |
8
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Who’s Afraid of God’s Judgment? by Neil Earle
One in Three and Three in One, by GCI |
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Jesus Christ
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9
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Jesus—Alive Forevermore! by Michael Morrison
Jesus Was Not Alone, by Joseph W. Tkach |
10
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Evidence of the Resurrection, by Michael Morrison
The Power of the Resurrection, by GCI |
11
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Why Jesus Gives Us Hope, by Joseph Tkach
Did You Kill Jesus Christ? By Don Mears |
12
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Two Truths We Learn From Jesus’ Death, by Joseph Tkach
Commemorating the Crucifixion, by Joseph Tkach |
The Holy Spirit
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13
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Can You Hear the Holy Spirit? by Joseph Tkach
Do You Have the Holy Spirit? by Paul Kroll |
14
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The Deity of the Holy Spirit, by Michael Morrison |
15
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A Theology of the Holy Spirit, by Gary Deddo, part 1 |
16
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A Theology of the Holy Spirit, by Gary Deddo, part 2 |
The Scriptures
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17
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God Speaks to Us! by Paul Kroll
Five Simple Rules for Bible Study, by Michael Morrison |
18
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Scripture: God’s Gift, part 1 and 2A, by Gary Deddo |
19
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Scripture, God’s Gift, part 2B, and 3, by Gary Deddo |
20
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Scripture, God’s Gift, part 4, by Gary Deddo |
The gospel
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21
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Preaching in the Book of Acts: Paul, by Michael Morrison |
22
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The Gospel Really Is Good News, by J. Michael Feazell |
23
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Sharing Your Faith With the Unchurched, by Neil Earle
Heart Trouble, by Joseph Tkach |
24
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How Baptism Pictures the Gospel, by Joseph Tkach |
Grace and salvation
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25
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Too Much Grace? By Gary Deddo, first half |
26
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Too Much Grace? By Gary Deddo, second half |
27
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Is Jesus the Only Way of Salvation? by Joseph Tkach |
28
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Parable of the Lost Son, by Michael Morrison |
The church
|
29
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Responding to God With Worship, by Joseph Tkach |
30
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Church: Some Assembly Required, by John Halford |
31
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Leadership in the Church: An Examination of Eight Words, by Michael Morrison, part 1 |
32
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Leadership in the Church, part 2 |
Christian life
|
33
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New Life in Christ, by Paul Kroll |
34
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The Goal of the Christian Life, by Joseph Tkach
The Purpose of Blessings, by Joseph Tkach |
35
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Trials and Faith, by Joseph Tkach
Life in Christ: Living Like a Christian, by Michael Morrison |
36
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Jesus Helps Us in Everyday Trials, by Joseph Tkach |
The future
|
37
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How to Interpret Prophecy, by Michael Morrison |
38
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A Balanced Approach to Bible Prophecy, by Michael Morrison |
39
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God’s Wrath, by GCI |
40
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The Coming of the Lord, by Norman Shoaf
Here He Comes, Ready or Not, by James Henderson |
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