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What is the church? What does it mean to be the body of Christ? What is the role of the church in the world? What if the church messes up? What is the difference between clergy and laypeople? Brent Peterson discusses these topics and more in this volume of The Wesleyan Theology Series on The Church.In a three-part framework, learn about Jesus's creation of and vision for the church, our role as Christ's body in the world, and the political mission of the church in partnership with God. The church is a body that needs a diversity of parts working by the power of the Holy Spirit in order to function the way God intends.Christians are used to hearing theological language in the church but may not feel they have adequate resources to enhance their understanding of what certain terms or concepts mean. The Wesleyan Theology Series aims to discuss Christian doctrines in accessible language that states clearly what we believe and why. Each volume is written by an author with a particular expertise who also has the ability to simplify and clarify complex ideas. The Wesleyan Theology Series is written specifically for the theologically curious layperson, student, or pastor. Topics include: the Trinity, creation, eschatology, the church, the sacraments, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, Scripture, sin, grace, salvation, sanctification, Christian ethics, and atonement.

Throughout its history, the church has richly benefited from gifted persons with the ability to clearly communicate the Christian faith. Their writings, although suitable for reading and meditation any time of the church year, are often especially fitting during the season of Lent. Drawing on the timeless words of these Christ followers, who through the centuries have inspired the community of faith, the readings in Abide with Us guide Christians from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday and conclude with the celebration of Christ's resurrection on Easter. Accompanied by prayers, Scripture references, and questions for reflection, these selections by saintly mentors are thoughtful signposts on the Lenten journey.

Prayer is not simply another item for Christians to check off our daily to-do lists. If we are serious about the Christian life and about participating in God's mission in the world, then prayer will be an active and intentional part of our lives. In Teach Us to Pray, Carla Sunberg allows Scripture to be the guide, showing us where our ancestors and heroes in the faith-including Jesus himself but also Paul, the psalmists, and others-have already walked these paths and demonstrated for us how to achieve and enjoy a deep relationship with God through prayer. Each chapter closes with actionable steps and suggestions for Christians who want to practice what they've learned but don't know where to start.

Jesus told us that we would have trouble in this life, so it should not surprise us when we encounter events that require or test our resilience. Unfortunately, there is no easy formula for developing resilience without pain. The journey toward resilience is always messy and unpredictable, but the good news is that we do not have to travel by ourselves. In Resilience, Joe Gorman explores the resources of the Christian faith that can sustain us during difficult seasons, helping us gradually grow into the kind of people who can withstand life's temptations, trials, setbacks, and storms.

The book of Daniel is a colorful collage of fascinating stories and visions. From a magnificent statue to a feisty, horn-regenerating goat, readers encounter a cavalcade of fantastic images. Added to these amazing sights are the harrowing confrontations between God's faithful servants and presumptuous kings. Grasping the meaning of all this is a weighty task. This volume of the Reading and Interpreting the Bible Series aptly meets this challenge, providing readers with the tools to interpret the message of Daniel and apply it to daily life. Using charts, word studies, and deep dives into ancient Middle Eastern culture, Old Testament scholar Barry Ross provides readers with the theological keys to this marvelous book.Reading the Bible with understanding is challenging. Without sound guidance, making sense of the different literary types, settings, and cultures found in the Scriptures can be overwhelming. The Reading and Interpreting the Bible Series opens the door to a proper and accessible method of biblical interpretation. Each volume concentrates on a specific literary type found in the Bible, highlighting its features and function. Social, political, and religious settings are examined, and a critical analysis of the biblical text brings to light its message and relevance for today. Readers will find in these volumes numerous illustrations of how to interpret specific texts, which can be used as a pattern for individual or group Bible studies.

Prayer seems intimidating to many Christians. We wonder if we are doing it right, or saying the right things, or praying often enough, or in the right way. In Intimacy with God, Simone Mulieri Twibell assures us that there is absolutely no wrong way to pray. Instead, opening ourselves up to prayer is opening ourselves up to receiving and enacting the grace of God already at work in our lives to fill us even more deeply. Twibell examines prayer from a triune perspective that engages God the Father, in the name of Jesus, through the power of the Spirit. Intimacy with God invites readers to step into deeper relationship with God by considering different aspects of prayer, including seeking the will of God, interceding for others, praying in community, and listening for God's unique voice guiding us toward kingdom purposes.

The call of Christ to be and make disciples is straightforward and clear. A People of Grace explores the amazing grace of God and defines the purpose of God's grace in our lives. Sam Barber introduces a new and effective method for discipleship that guides Christ followers along the path of effective discipleship for both themselves and those they will lead to faith.Based on the understanding that we need one another in order to grow in holiness and help others do this same, this study opens the door to the wonders of God's transforming love through group accountability.

Have you ever wondered what brought about the radical transformation of Jesus's followers? The Disciples of Jesus is a portrait gallery of a bunch of unschooled, fickle, ordinary men and women turned into loyal, courageous, and committed disciples through the Master's compassion, tough love, and later presence through the Holy Spirit.With theological finesse, Dean Blevins brings us face-to-face with "action heroes, born skeptics, servant leaders," and the like. Despite their frailties, failures, and fears, the Master uniquely fine-tuned them for kingdom purposes, commissioning them to be his ambassadors in the power of the Holy Spirit. This compelling study, unveiling a set of ordinary character types and their relationships, is inviting you to imagine what God can accomplish through you.

Often the Holy Spirit is viewed as a force, a feeling, or an experience. But as the third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit created us to relate to him personally. How do we get to know the Holy Spirit in this way? How do we come to embrace the Holy Spirit as our best friend?Frank Moore balances what we know and believe about the Holy Spirit with an emphasis on this personal friendship. While aptly attending to the scriptural, theological, and creedal knowledge of the Holy Spirit, Dr. Moore places significant focus on the Holy Spirit's ministry in saving, transforming, and befriending us. Combining the vital worlds of learning and divine companionship, this volume is a rich resource for Christian study and growth.Christians are used to hearing theological language in the church but may not feel they have adequate resources to enhance their understanding of what certain terms or concepts mean. The Wesleyan Theology Series aims to discuss Christian doctrines in accessible language that states clearly what we believe and why. Each volume is written by an author with a particular expertise who also has the ability to simplify and clarify complex ideas. The Wesleyan Theology Series is written specifically for the theologically curious layperson, student, or pastor. Topics include: the Trinity, creation, eschatology, the church, the sacraments, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, Scripture, sin, grace, salvation, sanctification, Christian ethics, and atonement.

Evangelism is not a sales pitch.Evangelism is authenticity in action.In The News Is Good, Jeff Stark invites readers into the everyday world of an evangelistic Christian life in order to show that making disciples isn't a formulaic, multistep program. Instead, true and effective evangelism is an honest way of doing life alongside those with whom we already find ourselves in community. Evangelists can travel the world preaching about Jesus, but that's not the only way to introduce people to the one true God. The News Is Good offers a down-to-earth approach that suggests "good newsers" can draw people toward a growing and genuine relationship with God by humbly living in authentic, Christlike ways in our everyday lives.

Singular in beauty and scope, the book of Psalms exquisitely captures the interchange between God and humanity as does no other biblical book. From joy and love to hate and despair, from creation to consummation, the wide range of expressions and theological themes is matchless. For Jews and Christians alike, the book of Psalms-with its songs and prayers-is the quintessential reservoir of comfort, hope, assurance, and instruction for faithful living.In this volume of Reading and Interpreting the Bible, Alex Varughese equips readers with a detailed introduction to the Psalms, including guidelines for interpretation. He then skillfully illustrates his interpretive method by applying it to eight representative psalms. This accessible approach makes this volume an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to explore this sublime biblical book.Reading the Bible with understanding is challenging. Without sound guidance, making sense of the different literary types, settings, and cultures found in the Scriptures can be overwhelming. The Reading and Interpreting the Bible Series opens the door to a proper and accessible method of biblical interpretation. Each volume concentrates on a specific literary type found in the Bible, highlighting its features and function. Social, political, and religious settings are examined, and a critical analysis of the biblical text brings to light its message and relevance for today. Readers will find in these volumes numerous illustrations of how to interpret specific texts, which can be used as a pattern for individual or group Bible studies.

For Christians today, discussing the doctrine of sin is a task fraught with pitfalls and challenges. Maintaining a balance between God's love and holiness is only part of the job. Christians must also grapple with a postmodern relativism that often transforms sin into merely an illness or a mistake.Al Truesdale masterfully undergirds the discussion of sin with the assurance of God's self-giving love in Christ. At a time when God has been jettisoned from the consciousness of many, Truesdale asserts that sin must be discussed with reference to God. Not only is sin an offense against God and neighbor, but it is also overcome only by God's redemptive grace working through forgiveness and reconciliation. After articulating the nature of sin, Truesdale guides the reader to an understanding of Christ's victory and the life of holiness.The Wesleyan Theology Series aims to discuss Christian doctrines in easy to understand language that states clearly what Christians believe and why. Each volume is written by an author with a particular expertise who also has the ability to simplify and clarify complex issues. This 12-book series is written specifically for the theologically curious layperson, student, or pastor.

Is Christianity outdated? Has it become just like other world religions?Can Christians still confess that Jesus is Lord of all?Drawing on the work of biblical scholars, Confessing Christ as Lord of All in a Pluralistic World offers sound reasons for affirming Christ's universal lordship and the Christian mission. Divided into two parts, this book first surveys several world religions and strives to represent each faith and then delves deeply into the life of Christ. Through thoughtful analysis, explore the historical and biblical witness to Jesus, the resurrection, and the mission of God.

Biblical and historical records show that women have been involved in ministerial leadership alongside men from the earliest days. In Faithful to the Call, Dr. Carla Sunberg brings together a group of scholars, pastors, and ministry leaders who expertly make the Wesleyan case for women in ministry. From the Old Testament to the New, from the days of John Wesley to the founding days of the Church of the Nazarene, and all the way up to today, women have been integral in carrying out the mission of God and discipling others to do the same. The authors and chapters in this book offer ample historical, biblical, theological, and practical evidence for why women, like men, should be Faithful to the Call when God gifts us and then invites us to participate in God''s grand story.Faithful to the Call contributors include: Rev. Dr. Nina Gunter, Rev. Dr. Carla D. Sunberg, Rev. Dr. Diane Leclerc, Rev. Dr. Jacob Lett, Rev. Dr. Svetlana Khobnya, Rev. Dr. C. Jeanne Orjala Serrão, Rev. Dr. Sarah Coleson Derck, Rev. Selena Freeman, Rev. Phumzile Phago, Rev. Cara Shonamon, Rev. Dr. Tammy Carter, and Rev. Dr. David Downs.

Life is full of mountains and valleys. We can embrace each adventure with joy and confidence if we are living in the blessing.Living in the Blessing is a 365-day devotional book inspired by the faith journey of Dr. Chic Shaver, who has traveled the world winning people to Jesus Christ. The reflections are ordered to move readers from the basic tenets of the Christian life to the reflections of a mature and seasoned faith. A simple and flexible design gives readers the option to use by date or in numerical order.

This, then, is how you should pray.The prayer Jesus taught his disciples, and that followers of Jesus have been praying for centuries, is short, simple, and familiar. But why should we keep praying it? And what are we actually asking for when we do pray it together? In Praying with Jesus, Michael Lodahl breaks down the Lord''s Prayer line by line, infusing fresh meaning into these ancient words. The added biblical context, theological background, and cultural understanding will bring new life to our corporate recitations of this well-known prayer. Join Christians across the globe and down through history in Praying with Jesus to discover the power and purpose behind the prayer that Jesus has modeled for the children of God.