What is fasting for, and why does it matter? It is something that shows up in Scripture more than you might think. David Thomas shares how fasting is so much more than skipping a meal.
Why over 600 rules in the Law, and what do they have to do with God? Watch this Seven Minute Seminary video with Dr. Brent A. Strawn as he offers helpful orienting information for a Christian understanding of the Law.
What was one of the things that held the Methodist movement together? Kevin Watson’s book, The Class Meeting, explains that Early Methodists’ practice of watching over one another in love was what caused the movement and the people to flourish.
Is the world going to hell in a handbasket? Bill Guerrant shares the truth about the “good old days” and where we stand now in terms of poverty, war, and the evils present in the world today.
In 18th century Methodism, ordering people according to gender and marital status and putting them in micro-communities catalyzed spiritual growth of regions and realigned the spiritual trajectory of entire nations. Watch this Seven Minute Seminary video of Kevin Watson painting a compelling picture of Wesleyan band meetings.
According to John Wesley, justification is the door of salvation, while sanctification the house. Read these quotes from men and women, ancient and contemporary, on the critical role of sanctification and holiness for the Christian faith.
What is the unforgivable sin in the Bible, and how does this blasphemy of the Holy Spirit relate to apostasy from Hebrews 6 and the sin unto death in 1 John 5? Dr. Ben Witherington explains in this Seven Minute Seminary video.
What is an awakening? An awakening is moving from slumber to newness of life with God. At Seedbed, it’s what we’re all about. Read today’s post by David Thomas, an expert in travailing prayer, to inspire you to engage in the preparatory work of a great awakening.
What are the threads in history that connect Methodism to Pentecostalism? Peter Bellini lists many of the connections that become convincing evidence that there is at least some kind of connection there. He posits that the connection is reliance on the Holy Spirit, and that Christianity needs a return to seeking that connection.
The holiness movement reminds us that alien righteousness is not God’s last word for the believer. Read more today from Timothy Tennent on the gift of entire sanctification and what it means for Christians.
What is Christian Perfection? Can Christians really be made perfect in love, and does this mean that Christians will no longer sin? Watch this Seven Minute Seminary by Ryan Danker as he describes John Wesley’s doctrine of perfection and explains why its so critical of a vision for the church.
One of the questions people often ask is, why did God choose the Jewish people? The answer has a lot to do with his desire for the whole world to share in his holiness. Read more in today’s article from Timothy Tennent.
