Ordinary Time and the Ordinary Work of the Holy Spirit
What message are we missing when we celebrate Pentecost? Izzie Zimmerman shares how the ordinary work of the Holy Spirit in the church is more extra-ordinary than we may realize.
What message are we missing when we celebrate Pentecost? Izzie Zimmerman shares how the ordinary work of the Holy Spirit in the church is more extra-ordinary than we may realize.
The miracle that happens at the wedding of Cana happens in the midst of desperation. In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Jessica LaGrone shows us how miracles in the Gospels are preceded by desperate situations, which points to the care and sufficiency of Jesus.
The topic of Divine revelation has become a source of contention in the Church. Can we reclaim this powerful gift of God without harming others? Andrew Dragos draws on several helpful points from Crossing the Threshold of Divine Revelation by William J. Abraham.
What is the unforgivable sin in the Bible, and how does this blasphemy of the Holy Spirit relate to apostasy from Hebrews 6 and the sin unto death in 1 John 5? Dr. Ben Witherington explains in this Seven Minute Seminary video.
What is an awakening? An awakening is moving from slumber to newness of life with God. At Seedbed, it’s what we’re all about. Read today’s post by David Thomas, an expert in travailing prayer, to inspire you to engage in the preparatory work of a great awakening.
How can we establish solid healing ministries in our churches? Peter Bellini offers 10 insights for implementing healing ministry in your local church.
What are the threads in history that connect Methodism to Pentecostalism? Peter Bellini lists many of the connections that become convincing evidence that there is at least some kind of connection there. He posits that the connection is reliance on the Holy Spirit, and that Christianity needs a return to seeking that connection.
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.
What is the solution for the decline of the United Methodist Church and much of mainline Protestantism? Peter Bellini explains the rich history of the charismatic in early Methodism and suggests that our cure might be a revived theology of the Holy Spirit and an understanding of spiritual power.
In this time of intellectualism, mysticism has gained a bad reputation. But, what is it really? Donald Richmond shares how Christian mysticism is integral to the very life-breath of our faith.
Craig Keener’s landmark two volume set on Miracles offers a comprehensive treatment of the historical issues involved in the reliability of miracle accounts, and in the process, also offers trustworthy accounts of modern-day gifts of healing from God. Included in the interview are Keener’s reflections on the research process, personal stories, and even an account from John Wesley’s journal about divine healing.
But to effectively serve Christ in the world, we must not merely be called holy; we must actually be holy. In today’s article, Timothy Tennent helpfully explains how the pouring out of the Spirit at Pentecost provides the church with this needed holiness.