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Nazarene Archives ep 22: Rob Staples on the Disposition of Discipleship

Rob Staples served as Professor of Theology at Nazarene Theological Seminary from 1976-1998 and is the author of Outward Sign and Inward Grace: The Place of Sacraments in Wesleyan Theology (1991).  This sermon on discipleship was preached at the Nazarene Theological Seminary chapel in 1980 from the texts of Matthew 16:24 and Philippians 2:5-11. 

NBC Chapel Lenten Devotional: Strong and Mighty Moses - Bonnie Perry

Last week we observed Ash Wednesday; a day where we reflect on God creating us from dust. During these next 40 days, we honor the fasting and preparation Jesus endured in the wilderness before beginning his public ministry. This season is where we ready ourselves for the heartbreak of Good Friday and the celebration of Easter morning. Listen to Dr. Bonnie Perry share the story of Moses for our Lenten Journey.
Click here to see the video.

A Conversation With Stan Reeder

On this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with the Regional Director of USA and Canada, Stan Reeder. In this conversation, Dr. Reeder tells of how God called him to ministry and how God is still using him today. He also shares how the Spirit led the USA/Canada region in prayer in 2023 and how the Church is mobilizing across the region to bless the community today.
 
For details about USA and Canada’s 2024 initiative of “Blessing Our Community” please visit usacanadaregion.org or click here.

NDI - A Wesleyan Understanding of the Authority of Scripture Part 2 by T. A. Noble

T. A. Noble considers the role given to Scripture in the New Testament church, in the patristic era, at the Reformation, during the Enlightenment, and in the nineteenth century. That will bring us to consider the Reformation/Evangelical view today, including the questions raised by historians, scientists, and by hermeneutics. The Wesleyan position will then be explored more specifically, including what has been called ‘the Wesleyan Quadrilateral’ and how that should be properly understood.
*This recording was created for discipleship place in September of 2021. To see more videos and training materials like this please click here.
00:00 Intro
00:36 A Wesleyan Understanding of the Authority of Scripture Part 2
22:41 If Jesus is the self revelation of God, is it problematic to say that the Bible is the self revelation of God so that scripture becomes a quasi-fourth person of the Trinity? 
24:28 If the Nazarene view can be thought of as Soteriological inerrancy, does that not lead to picking and choosing what passages are really connected to salvation issues; thus picking what passages are authoritative for us, and what passages we can dismiss?
27:21 When we interpret scripture, how do we know when our interpretation is going off base? How do we test our interpretation?
40:51 What are the other alternatives to the historical critical approach? How many other approaches are there?
43:32 In interpreting scripture, what part does personal experience play?
47:26 Can you highlight some things that we've adopted in our social consciousness in the church that is influenced more by Reformed theology than Wesleyan or our Nazarene roots?
50:31 Resources you might recommend for adult classroom settings and discipling people related to the authority of scripture?
51:35 Do you have any writing, projects, or work that might address these types of things?
53:11 Discipleship Place: How to Study the Bible
54:27 Do you use science to interpret scripture? What does that look like?
57:13 Wrap-up
58:08 Outro

NDI - A Wesleyan Understanding of the Authority of Scripture: Part 1 by T. A. Noble

T. A. Noble considers the role given to Scripture in the New Testament church, in the patristic era, at the Reformation, during the Enlightenment, and in the nineteenth century. That will bring us to consider the Reformation/Evangelical view today, including the questions raised by historians, scientists, and by hermeneutics. The Wesleyan position will then be explored more specifically, including what has been called ‘the Wesleyan Quadrilateral’ and how that should be properly understood.
*This recording was created for discipleship place in September of 2021. To see more videos and training materials like this please click here.
00:00 Intro
00:36 Introduction of T. A. Noble
01:53 A Wesleyan understanding of the authority of the Bible
27:42 Thinking about Christological hymns that we have in the New Testament, and the example being 1 Corinthians 3:16; how widely and how early were they used in the word of preaching, or were they sung as an affirmation of the Gospel in those first 20 years? 
29:31 Would it be more proper to end our prayers in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit?
51:23 You've sketched the Bible's authority in its relation to the Gospel. How does the modern view of inerrancy in scripture as God's self-revelation disconnect from the historical view?
53:10 What is to be understood by "necessary for faith" when talking about plenary inspiration of scripture?
56:03 Can you speak about whether the Apocrypha should or should not be treated as authoritative? And also speak about the same question regarding the Gnostic Gospels that are gaining a hearing today.
01:00:07 Am I understanding your starting point that the authority of the Bible is based in the authority of the Gospel as transmitted to the apostles? What implications does that have on the idea of Apostolic Succession?
01:02:39 How can the church, especially the local church, help to rebuild these theologies (natural theology, liberal theology) upon a biblical foundation? 
01:06:40 Why is the Apocrypha not in our canon of scripture, and why are they not to be used to determine doctrine? 
01:07:55 Closing
01:08:49 Outro

Nazarene Archives ep 21: W. T. Purkiser Preaches on the Holy Spirit and Internal Security

Listen to W. T. Purkiser preach on “The Holy Spirit and Internal Security.” W. T. Purkiser (1910-92) was a preacher, professor, and editor for the Church of the Nazarene. He pastored churches in Southern California and Sacramento, as well as teaching as a professor at Pasadena College and Nazarene Theological Seminary. W. T. Purkiser was a prolific writer of history and theology, and served as Editor-in-Chief of Herald of Holiness, now Holiness Today, for 15 years.

NMI Central - January 2024

On this week’s episode, tune in to hear an audio version of NMI Central. This publication focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.
Click here to subscribe to NMI Central.Mission highlights in the month of November include: South Korea, Armenia, Cote d’Ivoire, and Mexico. Click here for the Alabaster highlight video from South Korea, Asia-Pacific Region.
 

A Conversation With Klaus Arnold

On this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation Dr. Klaus Arnold, Director of Global Education and Clergy Development for the Church of the Nazarene. In this conversation, Dr. Arnold shares his journey in ministry and what his hope is for the global Church.
 
Below are the papers for the Global Theology Conference that were mentioned in the episode. 
Didache Volume 22 Number 1
 

Nazarene Archives ep 20: W. T. Purkiser Preaches on Christ the Promise of the Holy Spirit

Listen to W. T. Purkiser preach on Christ and the Promise of the Holy Spirit from John 14:15-18. W. T. Purkiser (1910-92) was a preacher, professor, and editor for the Church of the Nazarene. He pastored churches in Southern California and Sacramento, as well as teaching as a professor at Pasadena College and Nazarene Theological Seminary. W. T. Purkiser was a prolific writer of history and theology and served as Editor-in-Chief of Herald of Holiness, now Holiness Today, for 15 years.

Stories of Faith - Holiness Today’s May/June 2021 Issue

Enjoy this audio production of the May/June 2021 issue, “Stories of Faith” read by Jordan Eigsti; where God's story is revealed in the lives of believers.
00:00 Intro00:28 Frank Moore: Everybody Loves a Good Story03:00 David Busic: Standing in the Gap05:08 Wendell Brown: The Power of Testimony11:09 Scott Fox: More to the Story13:46 Callie Stevens: Creating a Home22:00 Mark Busch: God Is on the Move26:03 Jay Height: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty33:25 Marty Hill: My Journey to Freedom36:09 Beth Clayton Luthye: Becoming Somebody41:24 Stephen Dillman: A Genuine and Lasting Faith44:44 J.D. Shanahan: New Hope51:57 Wendell Brown: Sharing Your Story 53:52 Outro
 

A Conversation With Debbie Salter Goodwin

On this podcast, listen to John Comstock have a conversation with Debbie Salter Goodwin about her book "Raising Kids to Extraordinary Faith."
Debbie is a freelance writer and speaker, and has served in the publishing ministry of the Church of the Nazarene. She currently serves as the Discipleship Director at her local church. 
This audio was originally recorded for Discipleship Place. The Discipleship Place exists to serve individuals and local churches by providing free courses, resources, and discipleship tools to help disciples, disciple-makers, and mentors of disciple-makers.
 

Nazarene Archives ep 19: D. I. Vanderpool Preaches on the Holy Spirit

Listen to former General Superintendent Daniel Vanderpool’s message on the Holy Spirit (John 16:5-14) at the Arizona District Camp Meeting in 1971.

Preaching Collaborative ep 5: Selena Freeman

Holiness Today is partnering with the USA/Canada Regional Office to feature preachers from across the region. We hope that these messages will encourage your daily walk with the Lord and help you feel connected with the preaching ministry of the local church.Please enjoy the sermon "God’s Favor" from Numbers 6:24-26 and Isaiah 66:2. Selena Freeman pastors The Well Church of the Nazarene in Springfield, Missouri.
Click here to watch Selena's sermon on the Well Church's YouTube channel.

BGS - Carla Sunberg & Cara Shonamon Preach at Evangelism Conference

General Superintendent Dr. Carla Sunberg and Rev. Cara Shonamon speak on Theology of Conversion at the Personal Evangelism ​Conference at Nazarene Theological Seminary on March 22, 2023.

NMI Central - December 2023

On this episode, listen to an audio version of NMI Central from December. Mission highlights in the month of December include Nigeria and Singapore. Please join us in praying for those impacted by the terror attacks that occurred in Nigeria this Christmas. May God’s mercy and justice prevail.
 
NMI central focuses on the global work of the Church of the Nazarene including current prayer needs and praise reports. It is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. 
 Alabaster highlight video from Nazareth, Israel Eurasia Region: https://vimeo.com/830271642/c166b16d1d?share=copy 

A Conversation With Ágatha Heap

Emily Aguilar has a conversation with Ágatha Heap about her call to ministry and how God is using her in His Kingdom. Ágatha is an author, pastor, professor, writer, and ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene. She has written for Holiness Today and has worked as an interpreter and translator for the Church of the Nazarene at General Board, and General Assembly, and for various publications. She holds degrees in Social Sciences, Geography, Theology, and Religion. 

BGS - T. Scott Daniels: Fourth Sunday of Advent

Listen to General Superintendent T. Scott Daniels preach the fourth Sunday of Advent on Luke 1:26-38 - "Rejoice! The Lord is with Us"
 
This sermon was originally recorded at Nampa College Church in Nampa, ID on December 20, 2020.

A Conversation With Bonnie Perry

Listen as Nate Gilmore has a conversation with the General Editor for the Church of the Nazarene and Editor in Chief of Holiness Today, Bonnie Perry.
Dr. Perry has worked for over 30 years in Nazarene publications at the Foundry and now serves at the Global Ministry Center. She has been instrumental in developing numerous theological works for our denomination, including the New Beacon Hill Bible Commentary. Hear how God has used her ministry to share His word.

BGS - T. Scott Daniels: Third Sunday of Advent.

Listen to General Superintendent T. Scott Daniels preach the third Sunday of Advent on Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 - "Joy in Place of Mourning".This sermon was originally recorded at Nampa College Church in Nampa, ID on December 13, 2020. 

Jesus, Our Emmanuel - Holiness Today’s November/December 2021 Issue

Enjoy this audio production of “Jesus, Our Emmanuel” read by Jordan Eigsti. Hear how our Lord is revealed as Creator and Redeemer throughout this issue (Isaiah 44:24).