The holiness movement reminds us that alien righteousness is not God’s last word for the believer. Read more today from Timothy Tennent on the gift of entire sanctification and what it means for Christians.
Jesus calls his followers to live for his kingdom by offering themselves fully to God and following Jesus into the world on mission. Read more today from Brian Russell on what it means to be all-in for Jesus and his kingdom.
Both John Wesley and George Whitefield won thousands of converts to Christ in the 18th century, leading to a great revival of the church. But Whitefield often relied on Wesley to organize and offer spiritual oversight to new converts. Watch Dr. Ryan Danker explain how this phenomenon and the flexibility of John Wesley’s ministry to meet the spiritual needs of the day contributed to renewal in the church.
What is the difference between a debtor and a steward? Philip Jamieson discusses how they differ from one another and what those differences mean for us as Christians.
There are many concerns about the ethics of short-term mission trips being brought to the missional table. Certainly, these concerns warrant investigation. Yet, in this time when trends in missional work are shifting away from short-term trips, Richard Coleman shares the potential benefits short-term missions could potentially have on youth.
You’ve had a conflict with someone in the church. Now what? There are specific things we can (and should!) do to resolve conflict with our brothers and sisters in the faith. Patricia Taylor shares three biblical steps to a healthy model of reconciliation in the church.
How can we disciple children? In the fourth installment in her series, Christina Embree shares how we can intentionally and naturally instill living faith into our children, especially when they go to bed and when they get up in the morning.
What is Christian Perfection? Can Christians really be made perfect in love, and does this mean that Christians will no longer sin? Watch this Seven Minute Seminary by Ryan Danker as he describes John Wesley’s doctrine of perfection and explains why its so critical of a vision for the church.
We have the wonderful opportunity to disciple our children when they are out in the community, “walking along the road.” Read more from Christina Embree as she continues with the third installment of her 4-part series on discipling children.
Remember, practical discipleship at home isn’t about creating MORE things “to do” – it’s about intentionally inviting Jesus into the things you are already doing. It’s about making that space in the everyday for Christ to do His transforming work and for faith to be formed in each heart. Christina Embree gives solid examples of how to do just this.
In 2015, the month of fasting for Muslims known as Ramadan begins today. What is a helpful posture to take toward our Muslims neighbors? Learn about this and more in this Seven Minute Seminary with Matthew Friedman.
Where does children’s discipleship begin? If we all were to take Deut. 6:4-7 seriously, we would realize the seriousness of our call, but also the profound practicality of how discipleship can work. In this series of articles, Christina Embree uses this passage of Scripture to offer parents practical tips to intentionally engage children in the everyday moments of life.
