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More than ever before, Christians must know what we believe and why. The reason is simple but serious. In a world where most ways of thinking are considered equally true regardless of how unscriptural they may be or how odd they may sound, if our anchor isn't set in a rock-solid theology, we'll be washed...

Witnessing takes place when it is least expected: in the yard, at the grocery store or on the phone. Those relationships provide the opportunities to live and share Christ.Although, relationship evangelism is an ancient concept, it is the open door to friends, acquaintances, and coworkers. The thought...

Many lords claim our allegiance. Not only do the numerous gods in our multireligious, multicultural society vie for our attention, but also the lords of business, entertainment, sports, and finance compete for our undivided loyalty. Yet down through history, in the face of all other competitors, Christians...

While Canada has frequently sent Nazarene missionaries abroad, the country’s open immigration policy has created an in ux of new opportunities for ministry at home. According to 2011 demographic statistics, international immigrants born outside Canada make up almost 50 percent of the population.As...

Families are living stories. They tell us where we came from, guide us as we live our lives, and help us see who we could become. Especially priceless are the lives and words of those who came before us. From Christ-followers living near the time of the apostles to the early defenders of the faith, we...

Pastors and laypeople must work as a team. When we stop working together, animosities begin to develop and the forward progress of the church is slowed. The pastor has personal responsibilities. He or she must preach the Word and administer the sacraments. He or she must also equip the saints and release...

Process theology means different things to different people. For some, process theology enriches the way Christians understand God and His relationship to the world. It brings clarity to Christian doctrine for both believers and nonbelievers alike. But for others, process theology offers a dangerous...

While affirming that God is Creator of the universe, an evangelical Christian physics and astronomy professor tackles the controversial subject of how God actually did it.

Many of us struggle daily with the dark and painful thoughts hidden in our hearts and minds. These thoughts cripple us in countless ways and harm our relationships with one another. We want things to change because we don t want to feel this much pain. But change is uncomfortable and scary and where...

Elaine Bumstead pulls back the curtain on the many ways Bangladeshi Christians are persecuted for their faith. She shares the stories of Bangladeshi children who must come to their own faith as they struggle to understand why their parents willingly suffer for the sake of Christ. Their testimonies paint...

Perfectly Imperfect is about people whose true-to-life stories are found in the Old Testament. They are like us in many ways--confused, tempted, and often afraid. They are flawed, real people, but then God enters their lives and everything changes. Through the examples of Abraham, Moses, Rahab, and...

A comprehensive study of the divine-human interaction.

This is a systematic theology for the clergy and alert laypersons of the many Wesleyan-Holiness denominations and parachurch groups and for United Methodism itself--as well as others who wish to know or need to know what the shape of Wesleayn-Holiness theology is. The views are supported basically from...

Entire Sanctification presents a dialogue between two individuals discussing what it means to be sanctified. For every opposing claim made about sanctification, Jernigan rebuts the argument using a passage of Scripture. He examines the concept of sanctification using several dictionaries and biblical...