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This book offers scholars and students a strong introduction to the theology of two works of grace as found in the beginning days of the Church of the Nazarene. It uses excerpts from Christian Conversion and Holy Purpose: The Spiritual History of the Church of the Nazarene.There are three volumes to this set, all of which are part of the "Two Works of Grace" series.* Wesleyan-Pentecostal Era, Pre-1908-1928, Volume One, published April, 2018.* Wesleyan-Arminian Era, 1929-1972, Volume Two, to be published November, 2018.* Wesleyan-Holiness Era, 1973-2008, Volume Three, to be published June, 2019.This book uses excerpts from Volume One and Volume Three. It continues the groundbreaking work present in Volume One by looking at theology as both doctrinal and liturgical. The doctrine of two works of grace cannot be understood apart from understanding a revival-styled liturgy and its influence on Evangelical doctrine. It also discloses the fact that revival liturgy is not monolithic.A major excerpt from Volume Three sets the foundation for understanding the major debates, within the Wesleyan Theological Society, over the baptism with the Holy Spirit. These late-twentieth century debates were rehashes of debates that had occurred during the nineteenth century American-Holiness Movement. They occurred because of the doctrinal variation that existed over two works of grace at the time of Nazarene founding.
Can you live a holy life? Among Evangelicals, Nazarenes represent a distinct minority who believe it is possible to live a life without sinning every day in thought, word, and deed. We join the majority of Christians who, with two thousand years of experience, know it is possible to live a holy life. These include Catholics, Orthodox, Methodists, and other holiness groups.How did we come to be an Evangelical minority while still representing the dominant position within the Christian faith concerning holiness? Obviously, it is a matter of our history. We were formed from remnants of the Three Great Awakenings. These revivals Christianized the American continent giving rise to the Methodist Church, the Evangelical movement, Pentecostalism, and the Church of the Nazarene. The Nazarene terminology for two works of grace comes directly from these revivals and was debated throughout the nineteenth century by Methodists and Calvinists.The cardinal doctrine of the Church of the Nazarene is the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. His resurrection is experienced through two works of grace. The two works of grace are Christian Conversion and Holy Purpose. An explanation of two works of grace is told here.This book represents excerpts from the complete history of two works of grace as told in Christian Conversion and Holy Purpose.
Can you live a holy life? Among Evangelicals, Nazarenes represent a distinct minority who believe it is possible to live a life without sinning every day in thought, word, and deed. We join the majority of Christians who, with two thousand years of experience, know it is possible to live a holy life. These include Catholics, Orthodox, Methodists, and other holiness groups.How did we come to be an Evangelical minority while still representing the dominant position within the Christian faith concerning holiness? Obviously, it is a matter of our history. We were formed from remnants of the Three Great Awakenings. These revivals Christianized the American continent giving rise to the Methodist Church, the Evangelical movement, Pentecostalism, and the Church of the Nazarene. The Nazarene terminology for two works of grace comes directly from these revivals and was debated throughout the nineteenth century by Methodists and Calvinists.The cardinal doctrine of the Church of the Nazarene is the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. His resurrection is experienced through two works of grace. The two works of grace are Christian Conversion and Holy Purpose. An explanation of two works of grace is told here.This booklet (26 pages) represents excerpts from the complete history of two works of grace as told in Christian Conversion and Holy Purpose.
Can you live a holy life? Among Evangelicals, Nazarenes represent a distinct minority who believe it is possible to live a life without sinning every day in thought, word, and deed. We join the majority of Christians who, with two thousand years of experience, know it is possible to live a holy life. These include Catholics, Orthodox, Methodists, and other holiness groups. How did we come to be an Evangelical minority while still representing the dominant position within the Christian faith concerning holiness? Obviously, it is a matter of our history. We were formed from remnants of the Three Great Awakenings. These revivals Christianized the American continent giving rise to the Methodist Church, the Evangelical movement, Pentecostalism, and the Church of the Nazarene. The Nazarene terminology for two works of grace comes directly from these revivals and was debated throughout the nineteenth century by Methodists and Calvinists. The cardinal doctrine of the Church of the Nazarene is the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. His resurrection is experienced through two works of grace. The two works of grace are Christian Conversion and Holy Purpose. The history of these two works of grace, going back to the early church, is told here. This is Volume One of a three volume series. It cover everything prior to 1928. It lays the foundation for the next two volumes. Can you live a holy life? This work says, "Yes."
A Plain Account of Christian Perfection by John Wesley is about the theory of perfection according to Christian theology. Excerpt: "1. WHAT I purpose in the following pages is, to give a plain and distinct account of the steps by which I was led, during the course of many years, to embrace the doctrine of Christian Perfection. This I owe to the serious part of mankind; those who desire to know all the truth as it is in Jesus. And these only are concerned with questions of this kind. To these I would nakedly declare the thing as it is, endeavoring all along to show, from one period to another, both what I thought, and why I thought so."
Secular historians tend to neglect the religious aspects of American history. This book examines the great revivals which swept America during the nineteenth century. Most modern Protestant denominations owe their existence in American due to these revivals.
This is book four of a six volume series that focuses on the salvation experiences of the people called Nazarenes. This book covers the years 1895-1928. We examine every book of theology used in the Ministerial Course of Studies. We examine the hymnals used and songs sung during each period of Nazarene history. We listen to the testimonies of the people involved. We discuss the liturgy and worship patterns. We ask scores of “Crazy Good Questions” for discussions. The book includes hundreds of Scripture verses and references to over two hundred academic journals and articles on Nazarene theology.
The testimony of this book reaffirms the original New Testament witness, that the Christians separation from the world is so radical that in the eyes of the unbaptized worldling he is quite literally out of his mind (Acts 26:24). Pauls description of the Christian gospel as folly (1 Cor. 1:18) therefore is seen to be no mere literary device but a deep penetration to the root of the Christians alienation from the world. The basic proclamation of that gospel__that God was in Christ, who died for our sins, rose from the grave, ascended into heaven and will some day return to judge both the living and the dead__is at best hard to believe (Mark 16:9-14), and at worst has been placed in the same category of delusional psychology of which those with experience in caring for the mentally ill can give numerous examples (Albert Schweitzer, The Psychiatric Study of Jesus). My own experience of the gospel, having run this gamut from best to worst, has been for me a brilliant illumination of the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God (Rom. 11:33). I believe it cannot but result in enlightenment for others also, and therefore I publicly make this confession. ___from the authors Foreword
The post-millennial vision of nineteenth century America led to greater educational opportunities for women, but these were focused on women's domestic efficacy in developing "messianic mothers" to help create the kingdom of God on earth. Yet, by embracing the doctrine of sanctification, Wesleyan Holiness women were able to move from "women's sphere" (domesticity) to the public sphere (public ministry), which they had come to see as their intended place. Not only did they make this shift for themselves, but they created Christian institutions of higher education that provided opportunities for both women and men to prepare for public ministry. At the beginning of the twentieth century, a new force would enable women to further demonstrate their equality in the work of the Lord. In 1901, the Pentecostal movement was ushered in when Agnes Nevada Ozman became the first person in the modern era to speak in tongues. This movement saw the promise and fulfillment of equal empowerment of men and women for service by the Holy Spirit, which sent individuals throughout the world to further the kingdom of God. As the theological shift from a postmillennial to a premillennial view occurred, opportunity became necessity as priority was given to the creation of schools to prepare ministers to reach lost souls before the return of Jesus. The founding of such schools was pioneered by Wesleyan Holiness and Pentecostal women who carried the torch as their movement grew into the twentieth century. This book compiles the inspiring stories of some of the most notable women who, from society's perspective stepped outside established roles to claim a significant place in the history of American higher education.