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The intent of this presentation on Christlike character is not to be exhaustive or inclusive of the topic, but to begin a conversation on the first institutional outcome for Northwest Nazarene...

The basic thrust of this address, therefore, is a hearkening back to the Church’s central confession of faith: God’s very Nature as revealed in God’s self-given Name is Triune; and thus, the holiness...

As a reminder to our readers, I thought I might offer a few reasoned reflections on “why” we publish this online journal.

From the Introduction: The expression “Holy Sacrifice,” which forms the topic I have been assigned, involves a redundancy. “To make holy” is what the word “sacrifice” means, derived, as it is, from...

Wiley brushes aside the claims of liberals and fundamentalists, rejecting a middle way that adopts perspectives of both. Instead, Wiley undermines the whole project upon which these ideologies are...

Inaugural Address of H. Orton Wiley, President of Pasadena College, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1913. Pasadena, Cal. He outlines four ideals for educating students: The first ideal is, that the student shall...

From the introduction: How a Church conceives of the future (i.e., their eschatology) usually correlates with how they understand their mission. We say “usually” because it is clear that the Church of...

The classical terms of holiness – “Christian Perfection,” “Entire Sanctification,” “The Second Blessing,” and “Baptism of the Holy Spirit” – no longer seize the imaginations of many people. Evidence...

The church of the living God should be a model of mental and relational health in community. Paul wrote that since we have received encouragement, comfort, fellowship, tenderness and compassion from...

In Wesleyan evangelical circles we have so focused on individual experiences and quantifiable “works of grace” that we have lost sight of the communal reality of our faith; Christianity has been...

When thinking about faithful teaching in a Wesleyan Tradition it seems only appropriate to consult occasionally the thoughts of our "great grandfathers," the brothers Wesley. However, since 18th...

Post-modernism, Asia-Pacific ways of thought, and a renewed reading of Scripture prompt us to see that the Western over-emphasis upon individuality was a mistake. Revivalism arose in a culture that...

This paper focuses on the relationship between John Wesley’s theology and educational perspective with the theology and educational perspective of Nazarene pastors, Christian educators (Associate...

Originally presented at the March 2005 Wesleyan Theological Society annual meeting titled “ The Body of God as a Model for an Embodied Theology and Practice.”

As we contemplate the question, what is an evangelical? We need to realize that we would like to refer to instead of individual evangelicals to the evangelical church in its corporate dimension. We...

Let me suggest three areas where Fundamentalist paradigms (among several that I could posit) threaten to derail or erode our ministry to the city. These are: 1. Variant histories and allegiances in...

The disunity that had framed the earlier narratives of the people of God had been resolved with an agreement to become one again: God is, for this moment, at peace with His people of faith. From this...

Tillman presents a review of the literature which addresses both the practical and theoretical barriers related to the lack of persistence amongst college students.

神是愛，神愛世人甚至將祂的獨生愛子賜給我們，詮釋這神的大愛可從其「有根有基」的基督教信仰/基督徒的「信心」著手生命漸長的起程。

Description Cover Photo Credit: Tony Stone Images & Bruce Ayres FEATURES 8 Getting Connected—Christians and Computers, Mark Graham 12 Electronic Evangelism, Mark Metcalfe 16 Why God Gives Parents to...

Description Cover Photo Credit: Jim Whitmer FEATURES 8 Effective Evangelism: Magnifying the Lord, Lyle Pointer 10 Chestnut Ridge—A Ministry for Ministers, Mark Graham 20 Parent of Kids; Child of God...

Description Cover Photo Credit: Comstock FEATURES 8 Parish Nursing, Barbara Sage 20 Casinos: Not the Answer, Elizabeth Paul 22 Take Me Out to the Ball Game?, Tim White 24 Where America Worships? 26...

Description Cover Photo Credit: Bandon, Oregon coastline by Dennis Frates FEATURES 16 The Case for Adoption, Priscilla Raue 20 Sometimes God Says Yes, Susan Bates 24 Selena, Marcia Alice Mitchell 28...

Description Cover Photo Credit: Brad Elsberg and Media International FEATURES 1 Lead the Way, Fred Fullerton 3 No Fear, Jim Williams 4 Gary Sivewright: A Heart for Youth 6 NYC ’95 Special Speakers 7...

Description Cover Photo Credit: Glen Van Dyne FEATURES 12 A Church for All People, Ron Benefiel 16 Antioch, Los Angeles, and Tomorrow, Dr. Roger E. Bowman 20 Sunday Morning at Los Angeles First Church...