The triune God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) passionately loves all people and wants to spend all eternity with each of us. He eagerly awaits the homecoming of his long-lost children. He wants them to receive his grace and mercy, and enjoy their place in his family of love and joy. Below are links to GCI articles on the nature of God, including ones on the doctrine of the Trinity and related topics. For a 424-page PDF that compiles our articles about God and theology, click here.
Who Is God?
- The God Revealed in Jesus Christ (a booklet introducing Trinitarian faith)
- An introduction to God, by Michael Morrison
- We Were Always on His Mind, by Joseph Tkach
- Who Is God? by Joseph Tkach
- Humanity’s Relationship With God
- Knowing God, by Joseph Tkach
- Who’s Afraid of God’s Judgment? by Neil Earle
- Predestination: Does God Choose Your Fate? by J. Michael Feazell
- Free in the divine freedom, by J. Michael Feazell
- God Is… (booklet):
- Introduction
- chapter 1: In search of the Eternal
- chapter 2: How God reveals himself
- chapter 3: “The Lord our God, the Lord is one”
- chapter 4: Jesus reveals God
- chapter 5: One in three and three in one
- chapter 6: Humanity’s relationship with God
- Let God Be God, by J. Michael Feazell
- Finding God, by Clayton Steep
- A God of Chaos? by Sheila Graham
- God’s Names and Titles
- Avoiding the Pitfall of Panentheism, by Gary Deddo
- God’s Wrath
Essays on Theology
- Clarifying Our Theological Vision, by Gary Deddo
- A Theology of the Holy Spirit, by Gary Deddo
- The Kingdom of God, by Gary Deddo
- Wholehearted—Finding Personal Wholeness in Jesus, by Cathy Deddo
Articles About Theology
- Why Bother With Theology? by Joseph Tkach
- Strong Theology vs. Weak Theology, by Joseph Tkach
- Theology Affects the Way We Live, by Joseph Tkach
- Theology in Perspective, by Joseph Tkach
- Theology–What Difference Does It Make? by Terry Akers and J. Michael Feazell
- Answering Questions About Our Theology, by Gary Deddo
- Beware Theological Labels, by Joseph Tkach
- An Introduction to Trinitarian Theology, by Michael Morrison
- What’s So Special About Trinitarian Theology? by Joseph Tkach
- Questions & Answers About Trinitarian Theology
- Theology as a Framework for Life and Ministry, by Joseph Tkach
- Foundations of Theology for Grace Communion International
The Doctrine of the Trinity
- One and Three
- One in Three and Three in One
- The Trinity—Just a Doctrine? by J. Michael Feazell
- Perichoresis—What’s That? by C. Baxter Kruger
- Is the Doctrine of the Trinity in the Bible? by Paul Kroll
- Does the Trinity Doctrine Teach Three Gods? by Paul Kroll
- 1 + 1 + 1 — it Just Doesn’t Add Up, by Michael Morrison
- Is Jesus Really God?—a look at the Arian controversy, by J. Michael Feazell
- How Many Gods Does God Say There Are? by Ralph Orr
- Only One God
- What Does Deuteronomy 6:4 Mean?
- Is Elohim a Plural Word?
- Does Elohim Refer to a Family of Divine Beings?
- You Can Prove What Elohim Means
Articles About Jesus
The Incarnation and Birth of Jesus
- Who Was Jesus Before His Human Birth? by Paul Kroll
- John 1: The Word Made Flesh, by Joseph Tkach
- God in the Flesh
- Who Jesus Really Was, by Paul Kroll
- The Dual Nature of Jesus Christ, by Ted Johnston
- A Study of the Incarnation
- A Mystery Revealed, by Don Mears
- Celebrate Our Savior, by Michael Morrison
- The Incarnation: The Greatest Miracle
- What Jesus’ Incarnation Shows Us About What It Means to Be a Human, by Rick Shallenberger
- The Birth of Jesus—A Story of Shame, by Joseph Tkach
- Why Jesus Gives Us Hope, by Joseph Tkach
- The Miracle of Jesus’ Birth, by Keith Stump
- The Date of Jesus’ Birth, by Joseph Tkach
- The Virgin Will Give Birth to a Son: Matthew 1:18-23, by Michael Morrison
- Announcing the King: A Study of Luke 1:1-38, by Michael Morrison
- Two Songs of Praise: A Study of Luke 1:39-80, by Michael Morrison
- A Savior Is Born: A Study of Luke 2:1-21, by Michael Morrison
- What Child Is This? A Study of Luke 2:22-52, by Michael Morrison
- Genealogies of Jesus, by Joseph Tkach
- He Gave Himself, by G. Albrecht
- He Pitched His Tent, by G. Albrecht
- The Prince of Peace, by Joseph W. Tkach
- The Shepherd’s Story, by John Halford and J. Michael Feazell
- The Greatest Birth Story, by Tammy Tkach
- The Real Christmas Miracle Story, by Paul Kroll
- Emmanuel, Our Redeemer, by Tammy Tkach
- For articles about celebrating Jesus’ birth, go to Articles About Christmas
The Life and Ministry of Jesus
- Who Is This Man? by Michael Morrison
- Jesus—The Unexpected Messiah, by Joseph Tkach
- Can We Trust the Gospels? by Jim Herst
- How Do We Know About Jesus? by Jim Herst
- The Search for the Real Words of Jesus, by Paul Kroll
- The Miracles of Jesus, by Paul Kroll
- Living Water, by Joseph Tkach
- What the Gospels Teach Us About Jesus Christ, by Michael Morrison
- Jesus and Judaism, by Craig Evans
- Why the Historical Jesus Matters, by Stephen T. Davis
- Jesus the Anointed Son: An Interview With Myk Habets
- Jesus and the Spirit: An Interview With Myk Habets
- The Message of Jesus: A Bible Study, by Michael Morrison
- Jesus and Women, by Sheila Graham
- Stay Focused on Jesus
- Playing Jesus–A Discussion With Bruce Marchiano
- Jesus–Tempted on Our Behalf, by Joseph Tkach
- The Question of Christ’s Prayers
- Palm Sunday, by Joseph Tkach
- The Hero Who Wouldn’t, by Michael Morrison
- Maundy Thursday and “Holy Week”
- For dozens of additional articles about the ministry of Jesus, see our commentaries on The Gospels.
The Death of Jesus
- Born to Die, by Joseph Tkach
- Jesus—The Complete Salvation Package, by Joseph Tkach
- Three Aspects, One Great Event, by Joseph Tkach
- A Closer Look at the Crucifixion
- The Cross as a Symbol
- Is the Cross a Pagan Symbol? by Paul Kroll
- It Isn’t Just About How He Died, by John Halford
- Chronology of the Day Christ Died
- Did You Kill Jesus Christ? by Don Mears
- Christ Our Atonement, by G. Albrecht
- A Death in Jerusalem, by Paul Kroll
- Where Was Golgotha? by Keith Stump
- Why the Messiah Had to Die, by Joseph W. Tkach
- Why Did Jesus Die? by Michael Morrison
- Why Did Jesus Have to Die? by Michael Morrison
- Did the Jews Kill Jesus? by Joseph Tkach
- Did God Forsake Jesus on the Cross?
- Our Strange, Dead God, by John Halford
- Jesus Was Not Alone, by Joseph Tkach
- Two Truths We Learn From Jesus’ Death, by Joseph Tkach
- Why Remember the Crucifixion? by Michael Morrison
- Commemorating the Crucifixion, by Joseph Tkach
- Appreciating Christ’s Sacrifice, by Joseph Tkach
- Don’t Cry for Jesus, by Gary Deddo
- I Am Pilate’s Wife, by Joyce Catherwood
- The Thief’s Story, by John Halford
- Would You Have Chosen Barabbas? by John Halford
- Sold — for 30 Pieces of Silver, by Joyce Catherwood
- Good Friday and Easter Sunday, by Joseph Tkach
- A New Look at Passion Week, by Rick Shallenberger
- Was Jesus Crucified on a Wednesday?
- How Long Was Jesus in the Tomb?
The Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus
- Jesus—Alive Forevermore! by Michael Morrison
- He’s Alive! by J. Michael Feazell
- Evidence of the Resurrection, by Michael Morrison
- The Resurrection of Jesus — a History of Interpretation, by Michael Morrison
- The Power of the Resurrection
- The Empty Tomb – What’s in it for You? by John Halford and Joseph Tkach
- Jesus’ Resurrection Pictured in the Old Testament, by Joseph Tkach
- Rejoice! Jesus has risen! a Bible Study, by Michael Morrison
- Resurrection and Ascension: What it Means to be ‘in Christ’ by Neil Earle
- The Ascension and the Return of Christ, by Michael Morrison
- He Is Risen (booklet):
- Celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, by Don Mears
- Celebrating Jesus’ Ascension, by Joseph Tkach
- Jesus’ Benediction, by Joseph Tkach
- For additional articles about celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, go to Articles About Worship Days
The Return of Jesus
- The Coming of the Lord
- No One Knows When Christ Will Return
- Here He Comes, Ready or Not
- For additional articles about the return of Jesus, see the first section of Bible Prophecy
Articles About the Holy Spirit
- The Holy Spirit, by Michael Morrison
- The Use and Misuse of Spiritual Gifts, by Joseph Tkach
- The Holy Spirit Is the Personal Presence of God, by Paul Kroll
- Can You Hear the Holy Spirit? by Joseph Tkach
- Do You Have the Holy Spirit? by Paul Kroll
- Do You Trust the Holy Spirit to Save You? by Joseph Tkach
- God Told Me… by J. Michael Feazell
- The Deity of the Holy Spirit, by Michael Morrison
- The Holy Spirit at Work
- What the Gospels Teach Us About the Holy Spirit, by Michael Morrison
- Guidelines to an Understanding of the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit, an essay by Gary Deddo
- A Theology of the Holy Spirit, an essay by Gary Deddo
- What the Bible Says About Speaking in Tongues, by Michael Morrison
- Are GCI Members Allowed to Speak in Tongues?
- Are We a Charismatic Church?
- Observations About “Toronto” Manifestations, by Joseph Tkach
- Comments About the Word of Faith Movement, by G. Albrecht
A Frequent Question: Why Does God Allow Suffering?
- Why God Allows Suffering, by Paul Kroll
- Why Must Christians Suffer? by Paul Kroll
- Why Does God Allow Evil? by Michael Morrison
- Why God Allows People to Do Evil
- The Suffering God, by J. Michael Feazell
- Jesus – The Suffering God
- Disaster in New Orleans! by Joseph Tkach
- Safe in God’s Hands, by James Henderson
- Tsunami Report—An Insider’s View, by Randal Dick
- Where Was God? by J. Michael Feazell
- Finding Meaning in Tragedy, by J. Michael Feazell
- The Problem of Evil – a Biblical Theodicy, by Luciano Cozzi
- Jesus Helps Us in Everyday Trials, by Joseph Tkach
- Trials and Faith, by Joseph Tkach
- Suffering and Worship, by Siang-Yang Tan
- Joy — Despite Pain and Suffering, by Joseph Tkach
- An Answer in the Dark, by Marie Docken
- The Blame Game and Other Games
- When Bad Things Happen, by J. Michael Feazell
- I Think God Hates Me! by Keith Hartrick
- The Trial of Job, by Paul Kroll
- Satan Is a Defeated Adversary
- God Bless America, by Joseph Tkach
- The Purpose of Blessings
- What Does the Bible Say About Healing? (a booklet by Joseph W. Tkach and Bernard W. Schnippert):
- Healing, by Joseph Tkach
- Trials, Faith and Healing, by Joseph Tkach
- James 5:14 and Healing, by Paul Kroll
- The Purpose of Healings, by Michael Morrison
- A Lesson About Healing, by J. Michael Feazell
- See also: When a Loved One Dies – a booklet
What Difference Does It Make?
For additional articles about how we respond to God and his grace, go to The Gospel, and to Discipleship and Christian Living.
