Fall 2011
The Way of Holiness
In our hurry up, bustling, secular world it is essential that we pause and consider the matter of holiness. Why is holiness so important? It is a solemn thing to hear the Word of God say, "Without holiness no man shall see the Lord" (Hebrews 12:14). God calls us to be holy because He is holy. What then is true biblical holiness? For some, this is a hard question to answer. Nonetheless, it is imperative that we address the subject of holiness in light of its eternal significance on those to whom we minister week after week and to our own lives. In the next issue of Enrichment, we will examine the theological foundations of holiness; compare and contrast true holiness with pseudo-holiness; outline best practices for ministers to cultivate holiness through worship, preaching, and discipleship; and offer guidelines for cultivating holiness individually, corporately, and socially.
Read interesting and thought-provoking essays from Craig Bloomberg, Dan Crabtree, Jennifer Gale, Cheryl Bridges Johns, Byron Klaus, Howard A. Snyder, Carol Taylor, Derek Tidball, Gary Tyra, George O. Wood, and others.
Theme Articles
INTRODUCTION
Richard L. Schoonover
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty” (Isaiah 6:3) What Does It Mean to Say God Is Holy?
DEREK TIDBALL
This single vision in which Isaiah encounters God in the temple emphasizes three aspects of God’s holiness: His sovereign transcendence, His moral purity, and His costly grace.
The Fulfilled Life: Rediscovering the Transforming Power of Santification
DAN CRABTREE
Providing biblical teaching on living a holy life can provide spiritual freedom to the people in your congregation.
Holiness and the Five Calls of God
Howard A. Snyder
What are the five calls of God, and what do they have to do with holiness?
Interview - Holiness: Living Like Christ
Byron Klaus, Don Meyer, Carol Taylor
In terms of people, holiness is about moral purity and covenantal love. But without theological foundations concerning the character of God and the doctrine of sanctification, many have mistaken notions about holiness.
Defeating Pharisaism: Jesus’ Critique of Pseudo-Holiness
Gary J. Tyra
What we must ask ourselves is: To what degree are Pharisaic patterns of behavior present in our lives and churches?
Contagious Holiness Over Dinner?
CRAIG L. BLOMBERG
Jesus befriended sinners because He believed that His holiness was contagious. His friendship with sinners serves as a model for helping people experience God’s transforming grace.
In the Splendor of His Holiness: Practical Guide for Public Worship
STEPHEN PHIFER
We must ask ourselves four questions before we can lead worship that is relevant, transformative, and authentic.
It Adds Up: Colossians as a Guide for Discipling People Toward Holiness
Jennifer Gale
Paul’s passionate commitment to the Colossian church provides a pattern that makes prayer, proclamation, and presence a priority for discipling people toward holiness.
Cultivating a Heart for Holiness
Cheryl Bridges Johns
In a sinful world, how is it possible to live a life of personal holiness? The journey calls for the reshaping of our affections.
Moving Beyond the Barriers: Restoring Corporate Holiness
L. Alton Garrison
Numerous barriers exist to corporate holiness. However, two areas are becoming critical barriers in our modern society.
Holiness in the City
George Dallas McKinney
The urban crises that demand attention from the church and from faith-based agencies are spiritual problems that require spiritual solutions.
IN CLOSING
George Paul Wood
EJ Online for 2011 - Fall
From the General Superintendent
Preaching Holiness
George O. Wood
When preaching on holiness, there are four specific topics we must consider.
Column Articles
In Context
The Three Pillars of Jesus’ Faith
Marc Turnage
MANAGING THE MAYHEM OF MINISTRY
From Creation to Creativity: Where Are God’s Big Ideas in Your Ministry?
Cal LeMon
MOVING LEADERS FORWARD
Don’t Shirk the Dirty Work
Glenn Reynolds
LEAD LONG…LEAD STRONG
He Sets the Lonely in Families (Psalm 68:6)
Scott Hagan
Dealing With Doubters
Why Is the New Testament Silent on Slavery — or Is It?
Paul Copan
MINISTRY AND MEDICAL ETHICS
Bioethics by the Bedside: Principles for Pastoral Care
Christina M.H. Powell
Clergy, Church & Law
Carrying Guns on Church Property
Richard R. Hammar
Q&A for Ministry Wives
Spiritually Dry
Gabriele Rienas
departments
- Sermon Seeds
- Book Reviews
- The Pastor: A Memoir by EUGENE H. PETERSON (HarperOne, 336 pp., hardcover)
- Christian Reflections on the Leadership Challenge by JAMES M. KOUZES AND BARRY Z. POSNER, ed. (Jossey – Bass, 152 pp., paperback)
- Putting Jesus in His Place: The Case for the Deity of Christ by ROBERT M. BOWMAN, JR. AND J. ED KOMOSZEWSKI (Kregel, 392 pp., paperback)
- Has Christianity Failed You? by RAVI ZACHARIAS (Zondervan, 240 pp, hardcover)
- The Assemblies of God: Godly Love and the Revitalization of American Pentecostalism by Margaret M. Poloma and John C. Green (New York University Press, 259 pp., hardback)
- UNconditional? The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness by BRIAN ZAHND (Charisma House, 229 pp., hardcover)
- Jesus the Fool: The Mission of the Unconventional Christ by MICHAEL FROST (Hendrickson, 208 pp., paperback)
- Managing The Millennials — Discover the Core Competencies for Managing Today’s Workforce by CHIP ESPINOZA, MICK UKLEJA, CRAIG RUSCH (Wiley Publishers, 172 pp., hardcover)
- Against All Gods: What’s Right, and Wrong About the New Atheism by PHILLIP E. JOHNSON, JOHN MARK REYNOLDS (InterVarsity, 119 pp., paperback)
- News and Resources
- With Christ
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