All Documents are updated and zipped for the completion of the Gifts of the Spirit Study. This folder contains: a teaching outline, individual student handouts, a reflective personal journal a master copy including everything and more (not designed for study). I am always looking to improve our resources so please feel invited to join the discussion over on the Branches of the Vine discord.

Irenaeus (c. 180) — “The glory of God is man fully alive; and the life of man is the vision of God.” Glorification as the fullness of redeemed humanity. Clement of Alexandria (c. 200) — “We shall be made like God, being glorified in the resurrection.” Resurrection as the moment of likeness. Origen (c. 230) — “The end of the righteous is glory, when the soul is transformed into the likeness of Christ.” Transformation as the telos. Athanasius (c. 350) — “He became man that

What is glorification? God’s final removal of sin from the life of the saints (i.e., everyone who is saved) in the eternal state (Romans 8:18; 2 Corinthians 4:17). At Christ’s coming, the glory of God (Romans 5:2)—His honor, praise, majesty, and holiness—will be realized in us; instead of being mortals burdened with sin nature, we will be changed into holy immortals with direct and unhindered access to God’s presence, and we will enjoy holy communion with Him throughout etern

Irenaeus (c. 180) — “Through the Spirit we are made new, that we may live in God.” Regeneration as the Spirit’s recreating work. Tertullian (c. 200) — “We little fishes, after the example of our great Fish, Jesus Christ, are born in water.” Emphasizes new birth imagery tied to spiritual renewal. Origen (c. 230) — “The soul is renewed by the Spirit unto a new life.” Regeneration as inner transformation. Athanasius (c. 318) — “He became what we are, that He might make us wh

As we begin this reading plan through 1 Peter, 2 Peter, and Jude, we’re stepping into some of the most pastoral, urgent, and hope‑filled writings in the New Testament. These letters were written to believers navigating pressure, confusion, and cultural tension—yet they call us to stand firm, grow in holiness, and cling to the promises of Christ. Over the coming days, you’ll read short daily portions of Scripture designed to help you slow down, reflect, and engage deeply with

Norman Wirzba Theology / Christian Living Summary : Explains that food connects every person to creation and to the Creator. He shows how modern food systems often break these connections, leading to waste, injustice, and disordered desires. The book calls readers to recover gratitude, hospitality, and care in the way they grow, prepare, and share food. It highlights the biblical vision of creation as a gift meant to be received with humility and shared with love. The overall

What is the Gospel? The word gospel literally means “good news”, it’s exclusively in the New Testament. In Greek, it is the word euaggelion, from which we get our English words evangelist, evangel, and evangelical. The gospel is, broadly speaking, the whole of Scripture; more narrowly, the gospel is the good news concerning Christ and the way of salvation. Lexicon :: Strong's G2097 – euangelizō [εὐαγγελίζω] Preach news to bring good news, to announce glad tidings. used in the

The Bible describes evil and lawlessness as Sin, Transgression, and iniquity. While there is some overlap they do have a few distinctions. How would you define Sin? Sin means “to miss the mark” It can refer to doing something against God or against a person (Exodus 10:16), doing the opposite of what is right (Galatians 5:17), doing something that will have negative results (Proverbs 24:33–34), and failing to do something you know is right (James 4:17). In the Old Testament, G