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Rediscover holiness as a positive, essential element of Christian living! Allan R. Bevere presents holiness not as a rigid set of rules, but as loving God and neighbor. A short read to inspire a deeper understanding of your faith and relationship with God.
The word “holiness” has become somewhat unpopular, as people associate it with a holier-than-thou attitude, a judgmental approach to others, or a legalistic approach to Christian life. But holiness is a word that is used a great deal in scripture and has a long history in Christian theology. Is it possible to talk about holiness…
The book of James has gotten a bad rap amongst Christians, especially modern protestants. It’s often considered not as theologically serious as the writings of Paul, nor as gracious as the gospels. For some it’s too works-oriented, for others just a bit obscure. Some have even questioned whether it is truly a Christian book. Let’s…
Our lives have been disrupted by a pandemic, but at some point we will find a new normal. What will we do then? Better, what should we do then? Bruce Epperly has been writing while living through this time as a pastor, teacher, author, and grandparent. He provided some lessons for a hopeful, fulfilling life…
A look at racial relations in the church in the light of the gospel.
I Know We’re All Welcome at the Table, but Do I Have to Sit Next to You? is an online course with instructor involvement that teaches you how to love your enemies. The course is based on the Christian tradition, but it also draws from wisdom from the world’s great faith traditions as well as spiritual insights that are not religious. The course is relaxed, empowering, and even playful, and it is designed to be easy to read and understand. You will be guided each step of the way by your instructor who will provide individual guidance and answer questions. (Already registered? Find your course here.)
How can I get started with Bible study? This booklet is a very short introductory guide for someone with little or no background in Bible study. It provides a basic approach taken from the participatory Bible study method that is the basis of the Participatory Study Series from Energion Publications. This booklet includes a list…
Spiritual gifts surveys are ubiquitous, but are they the best way to discover your gifts? The original edition of Identifying Your Gifts and Service was a program for whole church congregations, led by a teacher, to discover their gifts and place of service. It was not a typical scientific survey designed to discover what kind…
Spiritual gifts surveys are ubiquitous, but are they the best way to discover your gifts? The original edition of Identifying Your Gifts and Service was a program for whole church congregations, led by a teacher, to discover their gifts and place of service. It was not a typical scientific survey designed to discover what kind…
Is renewal possible for a church threatened with closure?
Discussions of Jesus’ words and actions as he went to the cross are fairly common. What about the other players? How do their reactions connect to the critical, final action of Jesus? Dr. William Powell Tuck, who has previously written about the centrality of the cross in Christian faith (The Church Under the Cross), and…
A comprehensive discussion of the meaning of Calvinism as it relates to evangelism, conversion, and Christian missions, with an emphasis on John Piper.
