During the 1720s, John Wesley began his quest to understand biblical holiness theologically and to experience it personally. Over the following decades, he preached and wrote about sanctification, carefully refining his grasp of the subject. This long-term investigation led him to study Scripture, reason, experience, and the Christian tradition. Then, in 1766, he published A Plain Account of Christian Perfection. That book went through several revisions and expansions, and in 1777, he issued his final edition of this work. Wesley's Plain Account of Christian Perfection became a Christian classic that now stands in the company of such devotional works as Thomas a Kempis's Imitation of Christ, William Law's Serious Call to a Devout Holy Life, Richard Baxter's The Reformed Pastor, and Jeremy Taylor's Holy Living and Holy Dying. This edition of the Plain Account is a transcription provided by one of the leading Wesley scholars in the world.

This is the official history of Asbury Theological Seminary, beginning with its founder, Henry Clay Morrison, who established the seminary in 1923. It continues to the present president, Timothy Tennant. This history is written by one of the retired faculty members who is Professor of Church History and Historical Theology, Emeritus.He was authorized by the seminary administration to write a faithful and accurate account of the seminary's history.

This book contains twelve of Wesley's "tracts" explaining the Methodist movement to his contemporaries. The author has made this tract intelligible for modern readers who struggle with the meaning of 18th century British English. The editor offers introductions to each of the tracts with helpful explanations of the historical background and meanings.

This is the official history of Asbury Theological Seminary, beginning with its founder, Henry Clay Morrison, who established the seminary in 1923. It continues to the present president, Timothy Tennant. This history is written by one of the retired faculty members who is Professor of Church History and Historical Theology, Emeritus.He was authorized by the seminary administration to write a faithful and accurate account of the seminary's history.

This book is about the heritage of American Methodism, which began in the 1770s and grow to be one of the largest denominations in America.It answers the questions, What is United Methodism? Where did it come from? How did it develop? In compelling words and superb pictorial illustrations, the reader is able to see as well as to read about this history, thanks to the development of advanced color printing technology.The generous use of life stories and historical accounts found in this book illustrates how and why the United Methodist Church grew as it did.For those who are United Methodists this book is a reminder of their historic identity. For those who are not as familiar with United Methodism, this book will provide in word and picture a succinct account of some of the most important chapters in the the life and heritage of the United Methodist Church.

This book is a guide foryouth regarding spiritual gifts. An important part of the complete life Jesus promised believers includes finding and using one's spiritual gifts. It's essential for youth to stand on solid ground and choose wisely as they prepare for life. Becoming grounded in Jesus Christ and knowing how he has gifted you will help you get ready for your march toward marriage, mission, and purpose. An inventory of one hundred questions will help you to identify your gifts and feel more comfortable and confident about what God has in store for you..

What it's really like on the frontline of humanitarian aid It's the early 1990s and three young people are looking to change their lives, and perhaps also the world. Attracted to the ambitious global peacekeeping work of the UN, Andrew, Ken and Heidi's paths cross in Cambodia, from where their fates are to become inextricably bound. Over the coming years, their stories interweave through countries such as Rwanda, Bosnia, Somalia and Haiti - war-torn, lawless places where the intervention of the UN is needed like nowhere else. Driven by idealism, the three struggle to do the best they can, caught up in an increasingly tangled web of bureaucracy and ineffectual leadership. As disillusionment sets in, they attempt to keep hold of their humanity through black humour, revelry and 'emergency sex'. Brutal and moving in equal measure, Emergency Sex (And Other Desperate Measures) explores pressing global issues while never losing a sense of the personal. Deeply critical of the West's indifference to developing countries and the UN's repeated failure to intervene decisively, the book provoked massive controversy on its initial publication. Kofi Annan called for the book to be banned, and debate was sparked about the future direction of the UN. Brilliantly written and mordantly funny, it is a book that continues to make waves.

This is a book about the New Testament gifts of the Holy Spirit with an inventory list for anyone to discover what specific gifts they have.It is translated into French primarily for Francophone Africa.