Gary Neal Hansen

Theology. It's good for you.

  • About
    • Speaking
    • Contact
    • Home
  • Books
    • Love Your Bible
    • Christmas Play
    • Kneeling with Giants
    • Review Crew
  • Library
    • Join
    • Login
  • Blog
  • Lenten Prayer Class log in
    • Lenten Prayer Class Info
    • Class Info: Your First Sermon
      • Your 1st Sermon — Course Login
    • Advent Lectio Divina Class Info!
      • Lectio Divina Class Log In
    • “Pray Like a Reformer” Class Info
      • Pray Like a Reformer Login
  • Christmas Play
  • Love Your Bible
  • Kneeling with Giants
You are here: Home / Archives for theology

The Lesson Every Christian Needs to Learn from St. Thomas Aquinas

January 27, 2014 by Gary Neal Hansen Leave a Comment

Tomorrow the Western Church commemorates St. Thomas Aquinas (1224-1274). What should we learn from this Doctor of the Church? A lot. For generations he was required study for Roman Catholics preparing for priesthood — no small influence there. He was also the whipping boy of the Reformation — Luther and Calvin disliked him a lot, […]

Filed Under: Saints, Theology Tagged With: Benozzo Gozzoli, Christian arguments, Christians, St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae, Summa Theologica, theology, Thomas Aquinas

Vocabulary Lesson: “Trinity,” “Council”

January 15, 2014 by Gary Neal Hansen 4 Comments

A couple of weeks ago when I wrote about Gregory of Nazianzus I noted that his approach to the Trinity was radically different from most of what is said on the topic today. “I could say more — just ask me!” I quipped. My dear friend Jack Craft said he’d like to hear more. Here […]

Filed Under: Gregory of Nazianzus, Theology, Vocabulary Tagged With: Bible, Ecumenical Councils, Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, theology, Trinity

St. Gregory of Nazianzus — “The Theologian”

January 2, 2014 by Gary Neal Hansen 5 Comments

In much of Western Christianity, today is the feast of St. Gregory of Nazianzus (c. 329 – c. 389). In the East he is celebrated on other days and regarded much more highly: they call him “The Theologian.” I can’t overestimate how important Gregory is to me, though in truth I have read only a […]

Filed Under: Gregory of Nazianzus, Saints, Theology Tagged With: Gregory, Gregory of Nazianzus, ministry, Nazianzen, Nazianzus, Pontus, priesthood, theology, Trinity

Need a Tour Guide to the Bible? Heidelberg Catechism, Q. 21-22

October 14, 2013 by Gary Neal Hansen 2 Comments

How do you make sense of the Bible? It comes in two testaments written in multiple languages and cultures across a vast span of centuries. The list of its literary genres includes poetry, law, letters, micro-fiction, history — and it tends to include multiple versions of key stories. A whole lot of us could use […]

Filed Under: Faith, Heidelberg Catechism, Theology, Uncategorized Tagged With: Bible believing, Catechism, Faith, Heidelberg, theology, Trust

What Do You Hope For? Three Promises In Christ’s Resurrection

August 30, 2013 by Gary Neal Hansen Leave a Comment

Years ago, when I was a pastor, I stood with a family who had lost a loved one — a husband, father, and grandfather.  His widow, whom I’d not previously met, was overwhelmed. She hardly spoke in the week I saw her, so wracked she was by the pain of grief. It is hardly surprising. […]

Filed Under: Heidelberg Catechism, Theology Tagged With: afterlife, Catechism, empty tomb, Heidelberg, heidelberg catechism, hope, life after death, new life, resurrection, theology

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • Next Page »

Theology. It’s good for you.

I'm a Church historian by trade. My writing, speaking, and teaching explores the Christian past to equip today's disciples. Join me here for regular posts on the best of theology, spirituality, community, and ministry. read more…

Recent Posts

  • New Children’s Sermon on John 1:29-42
  • A Children’s Sermon on Matthew 3:13-17 — The Baptism of Jesus
  • A Children’s Sermon on Luke 2:1-20 — Christmas Eve or Christmas Morning
  • A Children’s Sermon on Matthew 1:18-25 — Advent 4
  • A Children’s Sermon on Mathew 3:1-12 — Advent 2

Search the site

Need a new and manageable way to dig into Scripture?

Find out how it can be a joy again--or maybe for the first time. Love Your Bible: Finding Your Way to the Presence of God with a 12th Century Monk is a modern introduction to an ancient, prayerful, Christian practice called lectio divina. Click the button to subscribe to my weekly(ish) newsletter with all my new articles and announcements. As my way of thanking you, I'll send you the ebook version for free.

Get my book!

Archives

Let’s connect on social media…

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

Search the site

  • Community for Mission
  • Letters to a Young Pastor
  • Christianity as a Second Language
  • Role Models for Discipleship

© 2023 garynealhansen.com · Rainmaker Platform