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The Center for Christian Studies is excited to announce the latest publication in our Biblia series, The Things Fulfille...
05/19/2026

The Center for Christian Studies is excited to announce the latest publication in our Biblia series, The Things Fulfilled Among Us: A Study of Luke, by Dr. Peter H. Rice, Dean of Harding School of Theology.
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From the book’s description:
Zechariah, Elizabeth, Simeon, Anna, and Zacchaeus. The lost coin, the lost sheep, the lost son, and the persistent widow. We know these names and stories from the disciples who passed on Jesus's message, from Luke the evangelist, and from the eyewitnesses he interviewed. The Third Gospel is a treasure trove of many of the Church's most enduring examples of faithfulness, love, and "the things fulfilled among us."

In The Things Fulfilled Among Us: A Study of Luke, Peter Rice leads his readers through the familiar stories of Jesus’ birth and early days, through the preaching of John the Baptist, to Jesus’ ministry and steady march to Jerusalem. Ideal for Bible classes at church and small group or individual studies, this volume will encourage, convict, and inform all who wish to teach and better understand the Gospel of Luke.

It is with great sadness that the Center for Christian Studies recognizes the passing of Hugh Gerrard Gainey (1938–2026)...
05/06/2026

It is with great sadness that the Center for Christian Studies recognizes the passing of Hugh Gerrard Gainey (1938–2026), longtime supporter of Austin Graduate School of Theology and the Center for Christian Studies, who passed away on Sunday, May 3. Hugh was a man of God, and, by God’s grace, Hugh has entered his eternal reward. A longtime resident of Austin, Texas, an engineer by vocation, and an elder at University Avenue Church of Christ, Hugh and his wife Elaine have been avid supporters of Christian education, especially of Austin Graduate School of Theology and of the Center for Christian Studies.

Hugh was a vivid testimony to the power of a life lived in the Kingdom of God. He was generous, kind, encouraging, supporting, loving, and so much more.

My (Todd) favorite memories of Hugh are our constant trading of photos of our Madisons—my daughter and his granddaughter—throughout the years of their growing up. His smile and kind heart made even difficult days beautiful.

Hugh was a deeply loving man who gave of himself in service to the Kingdom in every way. We celebrate his liberation from the trials of this life while mourning the loss of a true disciple of Jesus. Hugh, you will be deeply missed by all who knew you. We await our reunion the resurrection of the dead in Christ.

CCS extends our deepest sympathies to all of Hugh’s family, especially Elaine, his wife and partner in discipleship of 65 years, and his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We pray God’s peace upon you in your grief.

Elaine has asked memorial gifts to be made in Hugh’s memory to the Center for Christian Studies. We are grateful to have a share in honoring Hugh’s legacy, which we seek to do through the ministries and resources we provide for churches in this country and around the world.
Tax-deductible donations can be made to the Center for Christian Studies online here, or checks can be mailed to:

Center for Christian Studies
12407 N. Mopac Expy.
Ste. 250-530
Austin, TX 78758
(Specify “Hugh Gainey” in the memo.)

Rest well, Hugh, thou good and faithful servant.

In this excerpt from the fourth class meeting, Carl Trueman discusses the “Desecration of Man”, drawn from his work on h...
04/20/2026

In this excerpt from the fourth class meeting, Carl Trueman discusses the “Desecration of Man”, drawn from his work on his forthcoming book of the same title.
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Continue your journey with excerpts from the CCS Winter Class of 2026. This installment, from Week 4, features and examination of the desecration of the holy, particularly the Imago Dei, in our contemporary culture. Dive deeper into what it means to be authentically human, especially in our modern context. All excerpts are available on our YouTube channel.

Part 2 of the “Visible Signs of Invisible Grace: Sacraments for the ‘Low Church’” series is available to read on the Cen...
04/20/2026

Part 2 of the “Visible Signs of Invisible Grace: Sacraments for the ‘Low Church’” series is available to read on the Center for Christian Studies blog. Check it out today!

In this excerpt from the third class meeting, Todd Hall discusses liturgy and the proper ordering of love. You can view ...
04/02/2026

In this excerpt from the third class meeting, Todd Hall discusses liturgy and the proper ordering of love. You can view all of the excerpts from the winter class on our YouTube channel.

A new blog post written by Keith D. Stanglin, “Visible Signs of Invisible Grace: Sacraments for the ‘Low Church’ (Part 1...
04/02/2026

A new blog post written by Keith D. Stanglin, “Visible Signs of Invisible Grace: Sacraments for the ‘Low Church’ (Part 1)” is available to read on the Center for Christian Studies website. Read it today!

“Calvinism and the Assurance of Salvation” parts 1 and 2 are available to read on the Center for Christian Studies websi...
03/13/2026

“Calvinism and the Assurance of Salvation” parts 1 and 2 are available to read on the Center for Christian Studies website. Check it out today!

“Can Christianity overcome its dogmatism without losing its identity?” A former colleague of mine once posed this questi...
02/21/2026

“Can Christianity overcome its dogmatism without losing its identity?” A former colleague of mine once posed this question to our mutual students. It is provocative; “dogma” has been a nasty word for a long time. And the assumption among many—including many Christians—is that dogmatism is something that must be overcome. Though never put in these exact words, the underlying concern or logic apparently runs something like this: “Dogmatism is obviously evil; it would be fortunate if, after ridding ourselves of dogmatism, some sense of Christian identity could be retained. Is this possible? Is dogmatism an inherent component of Christianity? Is Christianity incompatible with our primary devotion to tolerance?”

Read the full post and more on the Center for Christian Studies webpage.

The CCS Winter Class 2026 begins on Monday, January 26th! The class, “Being Human: Human Being in the Image of God” will...
01/23/2026

The CCS Winter Class 2026 begins on Monday, January 26th! The class, “Being Human: Human Being in the Image of God” will meet on Mondays starting on January 26th through March 9th, 7-8:30 PM, in person at the Brentwood Oaks Church of Christ in Austin, TX, and also on Zoom. Visit the CCS website to reserve your spot today.

Building Technopoly from the Top Down, Parts 1 and 2 are now available on the Center for Christian Studies website. Read...
01/23/2026

Building Technopoly from the Top Down, Parts 1 and 2 are now available on the Center for Christian Studies website. Read them today!

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