by Lonnie WittAuthor, Retired Pastor, Missionary & Educator Revelation 7:9-10 “After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.” What is the ultimate end of the church? That end is to be with Jesus and...

by Vladimir Zhiroy Since 2002 I have been honored to call the Holiness Movement my big family. I believe it is God’s desire for every Christian to be fully consecrated to Him and filled with His Spirit for fruitful service. I am trying to live what I believe. God’s plan for me, as far as I understand, is to serve Him both in Russia and America. Recently I was asked to share my thoughts on challenges which the Holiness Movement is facing. Here are three of the most visible challenges. 1. The...

by Stephen SmithAssociate Professor, God’s Bible School & College What we believe about Jesus Christ is one of the most important things about us. Recently I was with my family at a restaurant and saw two friendly, well-dressed young men. I recognized them as representatives of either the Mormons (with over 17 million members worldwide) or the Jehovah Witnesses (with over 8 million members). These groups share a common characteristic with Islam, which has over 2 billion adherents and is...

by Adam Buckler In Christian theology, grace is often referred to as the unmerited favor of God. It could be further defined as the positive agency of God within the scope of creation. Grace is the singular means by which salvation is afforded (Ephesians 2:8, KJV). How grace functions in relationship to human freedom, however, has been long and broadly debated. One key component that brings much clarity to the discussion is the concept of prevenient grace. Prevenient grace refers to the divine...

by Andrew Stroud Stick with me for just a couple moments; I won’t keep you long! A person’s way of thinking is crucial. Not that you doubt this, but here’s an example: imagine someone having the mindset that all relationships are manipulative. This mindset would translate into multiple negative behaviors with a plethora of negative consequences, right? It absolutely would! As a Christian, our mindset should be formulated by the teachings of God’s Word. We don’t allow peer pressure, societal...