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Education is not one-size-fits-all. While some students thrive in the depth and rigor of a degree program, others prefer a more practical, focused approach to learning. Whether youre ready to dive deeply into theological study or simply want to build a strong foundation, Global Grace Seminary offers a pathway designed for you. If youre looking for a flexible, less intensive educational experience, our Certificate Programs provide an excellent place to begin. We currently offer certificates in Grace Studies and Grace Coaching, with additional programs in development, including Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Direction, Trinitarian Theology, and Chaplaincy. Each certificate is designed to provide meaningful, Christ-centered, grace-based education that equips you to grow personally and confidently share the good news of the gospel of grace while serving others. To learn more, click on the Academics tab at globalgraceseminary.net #certificateprograms #trinitariantheology #christocentric #gracebased #globalgraceseminary
Because Jesus has united humanity to Himself, our lives are no longer defined by Adamic lack, fear, or self-effort. The Spirit of Christ dwells within us, bearing witness that we belong to the Father and share in the life of the Son. What does this really mean? It means that our existence is not empty or self-contained; rather, in Christ, we become vessels of divine love, peace, mercy, and life for the sake of the world. The good news of the Gospel is that the Christian life is not mere imitation from afar, but participation by grace. Those who share in the divine nature are being conformed to Christ and made alive by the Holy Spirit to manifest the heart of the Father. The way and truth of our being is to live as sons and daughters in the Son, filled with the Spirit, radiating the life of heaven into the earth. “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness… that through these you may escape from the corruption that is in the world because of passion, and become partakers of the divine nature.” — 2 Peter 1:3–4 (RSV) So what does this mean for us? We were made for communion, not distance. We were made for participation, not mere observation. We were made to live in Christ, through the Spirit, unto the Father. #paulandersonwalsh #trinitariantheology #unionwithchrist #globalgraceseminary
The good news of the gospel is the Trinity is not a puzzle to solve, but the living God into whose life we have been graciously drawn. In the perfect unity of the Triune God, we behold not confusion, change, or division, but eternal love, fullness, and communion. The Father is never without the Son, the Son is never without the Spirit, and the Spirit eternally reveals and glorifies the Son in the love of the Father. This is our hope: the God who is eternally whole and undivided has made Himself known to us in Christ and poured His life into us by the Spirit. As Scripture declares, “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all” (2 Corinthians 13:14 RSV). And as John Chrysostom so often emphasized in his preaching, the mystery of God is never given merely for speculation, but for worship, transformation, and participation in divine life. The Trinity is not distant from us, but in Christ, by the Spirit, we are brought near to the Father and invited to rest in the communion that has no beginning and no end. Take heart today: the unchanging love of the Father, the grace of the Son, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit are not fragile realities. They are the eternal life of God Himself—and this life has been given to us. #holytrinity #trinitariantheology #johnchrysostom #globalgraceseminary
The beauty of the gospel is not merely that Christ died for us, but that He included us in His death, resurrection, and ascension. In becoming fully human, Jesus stepped into our condition, took hold of our broken humanity, and carried it through the cross into the new life of the Triune God. This is why Paul can say: We know that our old self was crucified with him so that the sinful body might be destroyed, and we might no longer be enslaved to sin. (Romans 6:6, RSV) The Father was not reconciling Himself to us; He was reconciling us to Himself in His Son. In Christ, our old Adamic existence was brought to an end. We were co-crucified with Him. We were buried with Him. We were raised with Him. His resurrection was not simply an event that happened to Jesus—it was the unveiling of a new humanity in union with Him. It is because of this gospel truth that the Spirit now bears witness to what is already true in Christ: our life is no longer defined by separation, shame, striving, or the illusion that we must become someone worthy of Gods love, rather, our true life is hidden with Christ in God. The Father has made His home with us through the Son and in the Spirit and because of this, the Son has joined Himself to our humanity forever. It is the Holy Spirit who awakens us to the reality of our inclusion in that eternal fellowship of love. This is the truth of our being: we were created for participation in the life of the Trinity. Jesus became what we are so that humanity might share in what He has always enjoyed as the beloved Son—the unbroken love, communion, and delight of the Father in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. The Christian life is not a journey toward union with God. It is the joyful awakening to the union that Christ has already established on behalf of us all. #romans6 #unionwithchrist #incarnationaltheology #cocrucifiedwithchrist #trinitariantheology #globalgraceseminary
The good news of the gospel is that Jesus did not come to start a religion or create another system of striving; instead, He came to reveal the Father and restore humanity to the life for which it was always created. From the beginning, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit purposed humanity for fellowship, not separation; for participation, not performance. When we look at Jesus, we are not simply looking at Gods response to sin. We are seeing the very heart of God unveiled. In Christ, the Father draws near, the Spirit bears witness, and humanity is shown its true face. It is Jesus who reveals both who God has always been and who we have always been created to be. Through His incarnation, life, death, resurrection, and ascension, Christ entered our condition, embraced our humanity, and carried it into the communion He has eternally shared with the Father and the Spirit. What was lost in our blindness is restored in His self-giving love. What was hidden beneath fear, shame, and striving is revealed again in Him. This is why grace is so much more than divine assistance or unearned favor. Grace is the Triune God giving Himself to us in Christ and bringing us into His own life. The gospel is not an invitation to climb our way to God but the announcement that God has come to us, made Himself known, and included us in what He has always shared as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As in a mirror, we discover our genesis in God and suddenly realize that every detail of our lives is mirrored in him. (2 Corinthians 3:18, Mirror) Let us hold fast to the truth that Jesus did not come to make us religious, rather, He came to reveal the Fathers heart, redeem the image of God in humanity, and awaken us to the life of communion, belonging, and sonship that has always been His gift to us in Him. #unionwithchrist #belovedidentity #trinitariantheology #christocentric #globalgraceseminary
On this Proper 6 in the church calendar, the Third Sunday after Pentecost, the church is once again drawn into the quiet but profound center of the gospel: life with God is not something achieved, but something given. The readings for this Sunday hold together a consistent witness—God is the One who seeks, restores, and rejoices. In Jesus Christ, the heart of the Father is revealed not as distant or detached, but as active, faithful love that moves toward the world He has made. In the Son, the fullness of the Father is made known. Christ does not simply point the way to God; He is the way, gathering humanity into His own communion with the Father. And by the Holy Spirit, this communion is not only declared, but made real in the present—opening eyes, forming faith, and drawing creation into the life of the Triune God. As Paul writes in Romans 5:8 (RSV), “God shows his love for us in that while we were yet weak Christ died for us.” That witness anchors the proclamation: before any return, before any awareness, before any response, the movement of God in Christ has already gone forth in love. So the invitation of Proper 6 is not striving upward, but receiving what is already being given. The Father seeks, the Son embraces, and the Holy Spirit awakens us to the grace of belonging within the eternal life of the Trinity. This is the good news proclaimed today: not humanity reaching God, but the Triune God bringing humanity into communion with Himself in Jesus Christ. #proper6 #thirdsundayafterpentecost #trinitariantheology #globalgraceseminary
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CERTIFICATE

If you are interested in obtaining a solid foundation in grace but do not have the time to commit to a full degree program, the Certificate of Grace Studies is for you!  Created with life-long learners in mind, this unique opportunity grants students access to all 10 Core Courses of the GGS curriculum without the per-course writing assignments.  Students can review the course lectures at their own pace, complete the multiple-choice quizzes accompanying most lessons, and then, if they so choose, submit a final writing assignment which, upon acceptance, will fulfill their requirements for the Certificate of Grace Studies! 

Not only does your enrollment include the certificate program, but it grants you access to the broader community of resources found on the Global Grace Seminary Community!  It’s like social media…but without the ads, irrelevant links, and spam.  Online community engagement is a powerful tool in our digitally interconnected world.  It serves as the lifeblood of social interactions, fostering a sense of belonging, support, and collaboration that transcends geographical boundaries.  In real time you can communicate with someone across the world, sharing in the wondrous message of the unconditional love of Father, Son, and Spirit for ALL people.  While in-person interaction remains the gold-standard of fellowship, the Grace Family Network creates a safe space for like-minded brethren to seek advice, share experience, offer support, and grow in their awareness of Christ Jesus and all He accomplished in-and-as us.

Tuition for the self-paced Certificate of Grace Studies
can be paid through one of two options:

OPTION 1:
Payment in Full ($500)
OPTION 2:
Monthly Installments ($90/each for six months)
Students also receive FREE ACCESS to our Grace Family Network social engagement platform!

Below are a list of the 10 Core Courses:​

Foundation of Grace

Understanding the Foundation of Grace in Scripture will give you a much clearer picture of sovereignty of God. From the early church fathers to those on the cutting edge of Radical Grace today, you will find a long line of men who have upheld the grace foundation of God’s word. In this course we will explore a survey of scriptures to show that the Bible in its entirety teaches the doctrinal Foundation of Grace.

Nature of God

The true nature of God is demonstrated in His grace, as seen in His love for all humanity. While all men deserve wrath, God moved heaven and earth to save man, the pinnacle of His creation. This He did, because the essence of God is love. In this course, you will learn about the true nature of God demonstrated by love and grace toward all mankind from the foundation of the world.

Identity & Inheritance

The Identity that God established for you before time began is the key that empowers you and is the single most important factor in a life of authority and power as a believer. In this course you will learn your Identity in Christ and you will come to a complete understanding that we live in Him, and He in us. This Identity gives the same power and authority to walk in heavenly realms as He does. We are then able to declare the kingdom of God on earth with signs and wonders following.

Law & Grace

God’s desire for us is that we should prosper and succeed in every area of life. Grace moves us toward this success. God does not want us to become stunted in our growth because we have allowed legalism to cut off our taproot into grace. In this course we will discover how Grace empowers you to become all that God designed you to be, apart from the Law or expectations of others. You will learn how Grace, apart from the Law, gives all men security and stability to grow and change.

Finished Work of the Cross

Paul’s letter to the Romans may be the most influential book in the history of Christianity. It was the Book of Romans that started the Reformation of the 16th great spiritual awakening since then. In this course you will learn all that Jesus accomplished for the human race when He declared “It is finished.” Romans will lay the foundation and bring the revelation that will equip you to release your world with the message of Radical Grace.

Salvation

Through grace and the finished work of Christ, God secured for mankind absolute peace, yet most of us waver in our understanding of that peace. At its core, this security is rooted in our union with God in Christ. In this course you will learn all that grace has freely given to mankind through Salvation. Salvation is a full package of benefits that includes forgiveness of sins, healing, deliverance, and prosperity. This course will expand upon “It is finished” and the full relationship to God it provides.

Gospel of Paul

Paul is the only writer in the New Testament who calls the gospel “My Gospel” (Romans 2:16, Romans 16:25, & II Timothy 2:8). Paul’s message differs from all the other writers in the New Testament. In this course we will explore what makes Paul’s revelation distinctive from all others. You will study Paul’s teaching on no sin, no condemnation, no delay, no distance, life and immortality. Learn the unique features of Paul’s post resurrection revelations found in no other gospel.

New Creation Living

Throughout the Bible we discover literal or figurative expressions that constitute the human condition. Words like heart and mind seem to be used interchangeably with spirit and soul. Yet Paul makes a clear distinction of God’s desire for our wholeness, Spirit, Soul & Body (I Thessalonians 5:23). In this course we will explore the differences between Spirit, Soul, and Body. We will also learn how to separate the spirit from the soul for clarification and then unite them for cooperation. This course will teach you how to bring Spirit, Soul, and Body together to function as the three part man that God intended.

The Grace Culture and Community

Radical grace is not a new doctrine or truth that is just impacting our world today. In this course you will learn the roots of radical grace as taught by early church fathers. The Reformers themselves were convinced that pure grace was not only biblical but historical. Both the apostles and early church fathers walked in agreement that the heart of the gospel is Radical Grace.

Covenants from a Trinitarian Perspective

In this course, students will receive dual instruction to include an in-depth analysis of Covenantal Theology through the lens of Trinitarian Inclusion, as well as an overview of Trinitarian Theology itself. 

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