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Joseph Stanley
Full Time Faculty, College of Theology
Joe Stanley is a proud Texan from San Antonio. He has over 25 years’ experience in small church pastoral ministry. He has a degree in Christian Education, a Master of Arts in Theological Studies, a Master of Divinity and is currently working on a Doctor of Ministry. He and his wife Glenda have 2 children and 1 grandchild. 
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Theology Thursday: Loving God in Surrender | GCU Blog

Surrendering to God seems like a foreign concept to the church in America. Learn how loving God in surrender can improve your relationship with Jesus Christ.

Posted on December 9, 2021

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Theology Thursday: Loving God in Surrender

Surrendering, even surrendering to God, is a foreign concept to the church in America. After all, surrendering appears weak. American culture venerates winners, not losers. Perhaps a clear example of...
Posted on December 09, 2021

Theology Thursday: Having Equal Concern for Others

Living the Christian Life It is easy to claim to be a Christian, but it is difficult to live according to principles found in the Bible. Thankfully, we do not have to earn favor with God or be perfect...
Posted on July 08, 2021

Theology Thursday: Love as a Lifestyle

We hear about love frequently and from many different sources. But are you really a loving person? Learn more in this week’s Theology Thursday.
Posted on September 24, 2020

Theology Thursday: Repentance

Repentance is more than just being sorry that you were caught. Biblical repentance is a change of mind and conveys the idea that you have realized that sin is destroying your life and you are ready to...
Posted on February 20, 2020

Dear Theophilus: Is Jesus Fully God and Fully Human?

Dear Faculty, How can Christians believe that Jesus is fully God and fully human? Sincerely, Theophilus Dear Theophilus, This is a difficult concept for us to understand since these two natures of...
Posted on October 01, 2019

Dear Theophilus: Worldviews and Cultures

Dear Faculty, What is the relationship between worldviews and cultures? How does our culture shape our worldview? Sincerely, Theophilus Dear Theophilus, Everything affects our worldview in one way or...
Posted on April 16, 2019

Dear Theophilus: On Heaven and Hell

If Jesus forgives us from all of our sins, then why do some people go to hell? Sincerely, Theophilus Dear Theophilus, This is a great question! While I will not be able to thoroughly discuss this with...
Posted on November 28, 2017

The Holy Trinity

The Christian church has believed that Jesus was God for 2,000 years of its history. While the word “Trinity” is not found in the Bible, the Scripture that helped formulate that doctrine is found in...
Posted on June 17, 2015

Does Hell Exist?

There is a popular show on cable called “MythBusters.” The hosts Adam and Jamie test urban myths to see if they could be true. During the last 12 seasons they have tested all kinds of Internet myths...
Posted on May 26, 2015
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