Humans are remarkably prone to foolish confidence which when destroyed leads to utter despair. The book of Ezekiel calls us to face the reality of sin and its consequences, but at the same time, it calls us to accept the reality of grace and redemption. This completed study explores the book of Ezekiel and its […]
For this fall we will look at testimony messages spoken in the Old Testament. These testimonies continually pointed people to God, telling of his love and faithfulness, praising his character and his provision, and reminding them of God's sovereign authority over all of creation. We will look at who is speaking, who they are speaking […]
It was an event that forever changed the course of human history. God came as one of his very own to save his own. The birth of the Messiah had been prophesied for thousands of years, yet many did not realize what had happened. In Advent 2022, Dr. John Oswalt looked at Old Testament prophecies […]
In contrasting each of the seven deadly sins with their opposite virtues, we can gain insight and mature in holiness (see Colossians 3:5–17). Cultivating the cardinal virtues is not the solution for sin—only the atoning work of Christ does that—but it can lead to a healthy, holy life. In these 16 sessions, we’ll study each […]
Pursuing the Holy One We will provide more details as they become available... Schedule Day One 2:00 p.m. Check-in 5:00 p.m. From the President (Bill Kierce) 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:30 p.m. Session One Day Two 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 9:30 a.m. Session Two 10:45 a.m. Break 11:15 a.m. […]
Colin Williams concluded that Wesley’s emphasis on preliminary grace enabled him to break “the chain of logical necessity” that seemed to be the inevitable consequence of original sin. But does Scripture teach this concept? A leading evangelical theologian dismissed it, saying, “The problem is that there is no clear and adequate basis in Scripture for […]
The Francis Asbury Society, in partnership with the Global Methodist Church MidSouth District, is excited to invite you to a holiness preaching conference on October 15–18. Join us for a series of seminars geared to prepare you to effectively preach the holiness message in your churches. Dr. Chris Bounds, Dr. John Oswalt, Dr. Mike Powers, […]
Holiness Collaborative 2023 November 7—9, 2023 The Language of Holiness The Holiness Collaborative was launched to provide a setting for individuals passionate about the transformative work of the Holy Spirit to gather for a time of encouragement, equipping, and resourcing. We gather, carrying in our hearts the contexts and lives we are blessed to minister […]
Registration is nearly full. Because the Summit is not until November, the registration list may change, so please contact us at 859-858-4222 and ask for the Titus Office to be updated. The theme for this November is Living Praise – Psalm 119: 175a. In this day of chaos, confusion, and multiple interpretations of God’s Word, it is […]
The northern kingdom of Israel was facing destruction. Under the inexorable pressure of the empire of Assyria, one king after another was being bloodily replaced. The sins of the nation seemed to be multiplying. Defeat and exile were looming. What would God say to a people like that? He cannot ignore their sins and the […]
We'd love to pray with you! Our weekly prayer meetings are held on Monday mornings via Zoom video call. Join Josh Hallahan, Director of Discipleship, and others to spend an hour together in prayer and meaningful devotion. You must join the email distribution list to receive the weekly invitations. All are welcome. Sign up to […]
The topic of this study was Malachi: Symptoms of a Slipping Heart. By exploring the message of the Old Testament’s last prophet before the arrival of Jesus 400 years later, we gleaned important insights into how God’s people can have our hearts renewed by the Holy Spirit in preparation for Jesus’ next appearing. The truth […]
