Podcast appearances and mentions of Christian perfection

Bonita Gill shares thoughts on Wesley's prayer "Christian Perfection."

In this episode, Brian Russell reflects on the message of entire sanctification for 2025. He covers his personal experiences, key lessons, current thinking, and the importance of holiness for 2025 and beyond. Sign up for Brian's Monthly Update: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter Recommended Resources to Explore Holiness of Heart and Life John Wesley, A Plain Account of Christian Perfection  https://amzn.to/4fFOCTK John Oswalt, Called to Be Holy https://amzn.to/4jpYYKM  Matt O'Reilly, Free to Be Holy: A Biblical Theology of Sanctification https://amzn.to/49xJmQQ  Joe Dongell, The Most Excellent Way: John Wesley's Theology of Love (Seedbed, 2024): https://amzn.to/3B1BZ7n Ayers, Bounds, and Friedman; Holiness: A Biblical, Historical and Systematic Theology https://amzn.to/49o4AQQ   Brian Russell's Books  Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ   Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ   (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9     Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/   Join Brian's Monthly free centering prayer gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com   Connecting with Brian:  Website: www.brianrussellphd.com  Twitter: @briandrussell  Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife  Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group?  Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com  Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.  #sanctification #holiness #perfectlove

Dr. Matt O'Reilly takes us on a deep dive into a biblical exploration of sanctification. We talk about his latest work Free to Be Holy and discuss key elements of understanding and proclaiming the biblical doctrine of entire sanctification for the 21st century. Buy Matt's book: Free to Be Holy: A Biblical Theology of Sanctification https://amzn.to/49xJmQQ Connecting with Matt:  website http://www.theologyproject.online  YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/theologyprojectonline  Twitter: @mporeilly  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theologyprojectonline  https://amzn.to/49xJmQQ Paul and the Resurrected Body: Social Identity and Ethical Practice (Emory Studies in Early Christianity) https://amzn.to/35diOoH  Bless the Nations: A Devotional for Short-Term Missions https://amzn.to/2GyeRAO  The Letters to the Thessalonians https://my.seedbed.com/product/the-letters-to-the-thessalonians-onebook-daily-weekly/  Resources Recommended by Matt:  Athanasius, On the Incarnation https://amzn.to/3D04iDV  Ayers, Bounds, and Friedman; Holiness: A Biblical, Historical and Systematic Theology https://amzn.to/49o4AQQ  Kinlaw, Mind of Christ https://amzn.to/3OForlc  Verlyn Klinkenborg, Several Short Sentences about Writing https://amzn.to/3c0ZvAo   Carolyn Moore, Art of Holiness podcast: https://artofholiness.com/  Oswalt, Called to Be Holy https://amzn.to/3ZrqVZq  John Wesley A Plain Account of Christian Perfection https://amzn.to/2ZIuLiF Interested in receiving a monthly update that includes a list of resources/books that I've found helpful as well as my most recent essays, content, and offerings? Sign up: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter   Join Brian's Monthly free centering prayer gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com   Brian Russell's Books  Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ   Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ   (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9   Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/   Brian's Recommended Resources on Centering Prayer:  https://www.brianrussellphd.com/post/my-top-ten-favorite-resources-on-centering-prayer   Connecting with Brian:  Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell  Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife   Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: brian@brianrussellphd.com  Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support.  #holiness #perfectlove #spiritualgrowth    

Christian PerfectionJob 1:1“There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.”King James Version (KJV)Message From Emmanuel is a weekly audio ministry of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Irvine, KY. We sincerely hope God blesses you as you listen!Follow us on Facebook: ebcky15Follow us on Twitter: ebckyCheckout our website! http://ebcky.com Send us a textFollow us on Facebook: ebcky15Follow us on Twitter: ebckyCheckout our website! http://ebcky.com

Today we launch a new 6-week series on the topic of holiness. We will be joined by Dr. Bill and Rev. Diane Ury, Lt. Colonel Ken Luyk, and Lt. Colonel Vern Jewett. We start this conversation by asking, what is Christian perfection (entire sanctification)?

Today we launch a new 6-week series on the topic of holiness. We will be joined by Dr. Bill and Rev. Diane Ury, Lt. Colonel Ken Luyk, and Lt. Colonel Vern Jewett. We start this conversation by asking, what is Christian perfection (entire sanctification)?

Today we launch a new 6-week series on the topic of holiness. We will be joined by Dr. Bill and Rev. Diane Ury, Lt. Colonel Ken Luyk, and Lt. Colonel Vern Jewett. We start this conversation by asking, what is Christian perfection (entire sanctification)? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today is Monday, July 8, 2024, The feast of St. Elizabeth of Portugal, Queen and Widow, a 3rd class feast, with the liturgical color of white. In this episode: The meditation: “The Living Image of Christian Perfection,” a preview of the Sermon: “Uniting Ourselves to the Liturgy,” and a thought from Abp. Lefebvre. We'd love your feedback on these Daily Devotionals! What do you like / not like, and what would you like us to add? podcast@sspx.org Sources Used Today: Practical Meditations   (Angelus Press) - - - - - - - - - - - “Uniting Ourselves to the Liturgy” (SSPX Sermons) -   Watch on YouTube -   Listen & Subscribe: SSPX Sermons Podcast - - - - - - - - - - - The Spiritual Life - Archbishop Lefebvre (Angelus Press) Please Support this Apostolate with 1-time or Monthly Donation >> Explore more: Subscribe to the email version of this Devotional - it's a perfect companion! Subscribe to this Podcast to receive this and all our audio episodes Subscribe to the SSPX YouTube channel for video versions of our podcast series and Sermons FSSPX News Website: https://fsspx.news Visit the US District website: https://sspx.org/ What is the SSPX Podcast? The SSPX Podcast is produced by Angelus Press, which has as its mission the fortification of traditional Catholics so that they can defend the Faith, and reaching out to those who have not yet found Tradition.  What is the SSPX? The main goal of the Society of Saint Pius X is to preserve the Catholic Faith in its fullness and purity, to teach its truths, and to diffuse its virtues, especially through the Roman Catholic priesthood. Authentic spiritual life, the sacraments, and the traditional liturgy are its primary means of bringing this life of grace to souls. Although the traditional Latin Mass is the most visible and public expression of the work of the Society, we are committed to defending Catholic Tradition in its entirety: all of Catholic doctrine and morals as the Church has always defended them. What people need is the Catholic Faith, without compromise, with all the truth and beauty which accompanies it. https://sspx.org

Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship the Lord, our mighty God. Hymn First Antiphon: Lord, let my cry come to you; do not hide your face from me. Psalm 102-I Second Antiphon: Be attentive, Lord, to the prayer of the helpless. Psalm 102-II Third Antiphon: You, O Lord, established the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. Psalm 102-III Verse: Listen, my people, to my teaching. Resp: Give ear to the words I speak. First Reading: 1Sa 17:57-18:9,20-30 Response: I place my trust in you. Second Reading: From a treatise on Christian Perfection by St. Gregory of Nyssa, bishop Response: Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 YouTube Donate

In this month's study Lt. Colonel Vern Jewett discusses what Christian Perfection actually looks like. Believe it or not- it is possible to experience. To learn more and download the corresponding study guides, visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/holiness

In which Ethan and Jo talk about Christian perfection. Want to read A Plain Account of Christian Perfection? It's free online here. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

How do the devil's tactics change as we progress in the spiritual life?  How do we fight against temptation? What are the signs that I am progressing in the spiritual life?In this episode,  we wrap up our discussion of spiritual warfare, and the ways that we can fight it.Support us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape LettersSt. Teresa of Avila, The Interior CastleSt John of the Cross, Dark Night of the SoulThomas Merton, The Seven Storey MountainHenri Nouwen, Out of Solitude: Three Meditations on the Christian LifeDan Burke, The Devil in the Castle: St. Teresa of Avila, Spiritual Warfare, and the Progress of the SoulThe Catholic Encyclopedia, "State or Way (Purgative, Illuminative, Unitive)""Ecstasy""Recollection""Christian Perfection"Fr. William Peckman, A Young Catholic's Guide to Spiritual WarfareBishop Robert Barron, The Spiritual Life is a BattleBishop Barron on the DevilRevisiting the Spiritual WarfareSt John of the Cross, The Dark Night of the Soul (Book)St John of the Cross, The Dark Night of the Soul (Poem)Ascenscion Press, "The Dark Night of the Soul"St Josemaria Escriva, The Way, Point 307Fr Thomas Dubay, Fire WithinBishop Fulton Sheen, "The Devil and the Diabolic"The Litany of HumilitySt Faustina, The Diary of St Faustina

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Title: What is Christian Perfection? Speaker: Dr. H. T. Spence Event: Sunday Evening Sermon Date: August 20, 2023 Summary: The unfolding of the meaning of Christian Perfection and how it comes about in the Christian's life? Scripture: Proverbs 22:6; Hebrews 6:1–3 Length:

Title: The Longing for Perfection Speaker: Dr. H. T. Spence Event: Sunday Morning Sermon Date: August 20, 2023 Summary: The Antioch Church became the place of Paul's preaching and coming to age of the Gospel. What is Christian Perfection and how John Wesley came to the understanding of Christian Perfection. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1; Philippians 3:10–16 Length:

Thursday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time: Office of Readings Hymn First Antiphon: Look on us, Lord, and see how we are despised. Psalm 89 Second Antiphon: I am the root and stock of David; I am the morning star. Psalm 89 Third Antiphon: Our years wither away like grass, but you, Lord God, are eternal Psalm 90 Verse: In you is the source of life. Resp: In your light we see light itself. First Reading: Mic 4:14-5:7 Response: And he will be our peace. Second Reading: From a treatise on Christian Perfection by St. Gregory of Nyssa, bishop Response: To guide our feet into the way of peace. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

With Pastor Cory Henderson from Christian Life Church Wednesday 8-2-23https://my.bible.com/events/49117270

In this episode, Father Despósito continues his commentary on Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection. Today's shows brings to an end the section about the struggle against the world and the flesh, by dealing with the necessity of suffering in order to reach spiritual perfection. Join Father Nicolás Despósito and host Father Germán Fliess, seminary professors at Most Holy Trinity Seminary in Brooksville, Florida in this episode of Catholic Spirituality.

In this episode, Father Despósito continues his commentary on Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection. Today's topic is the struggle against the world and the flesh. The world as an obstacle to salvation and sanctification, the meaning of the term "concupiscence," and the remedies against sensuality, are some of the issues discussed on the present show. Join Father Nicolás Despósito and host Father Germán Fliess, seminary professors at Most Holy Trinity Seminary in Brooksville, Florida in this episode of Catholic Spirituality.

In this episode, Father Despósito continues his commentary on Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection. The spiritual life involves a constant battle, a struggle against many forces. Advice is given to those who live habitually in mortal sin; the effects of venial sin are explained. What should our conduct be before, during, and after temptation by the devil? Join Father Nicolás Despósito and host Father Germán Fliess, seminary professors at Most Holy Trinity Seminary in Brooksville, Florida in this episode of Catholic Spirituality.

This week, we piggyback off of our last episode and dive deeper into the subject of success. We'll talk about how the world defines success, grappling with those conventional metrics working in ministry (including when organizations seemingly fail to meet those benchmarks), and how God's presence can often defy how we determine success. Also, we learn to no one's surprise that Lindsay was basically a perfect child when she was growing up.

Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time: Office of Readings Hymn First Antiphon: How good is the God of Israel to the pure of heart! Psalm 73 Second Antiphon: Their laughter will turn to weeping; their merriment to grief. Psalm 73 Third Antiphon: Those who depart from you will perish; my joy is to remain with you, my God. Psalm 73 Verse: To savor your words is my delight, O Lord. Resp: Honey itself is not sweeter. First Reading: 1 Sam 17:1-10,32,38-51 Response: He will deliver me from the hands of my enemies. Second Reading: From a treatise on Christian Perfection by St. Gregory of Nyssa, bishop Response: And those who love your name will exult in you. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975 Visit: https://sthelenaministries.com Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/StHelena

In this episode, Part III: Negative Aspect of the Christian Life begins in Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection with Stages of the Christian Life. The three principal classifications which have been proposed in the history of Christian spirituality are the classic division into the three ways (purgative, illuminative and unitive), that of the three degrees (beginners, proficient and perfect), and that of St. Teresa of Avila as outlined in her Interior Castle. We shall bend these three classifications in order to construct the following schema of the entire Christian life. Join Father Nicolás Despósito and host Father Germán Fliess, seminary professors at Most Holy Trinity Seminary in Brooksville, Florida in this episode of Catholic Spirituality.

The next chapter in Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection is on Models of Perfection. Jesus Christ is the only way. No one can go to the Father except through Him, for there has been given to us no other name under heaven by which we can be saved. Mary is, in a word, the shortest and most secure path to Christ. God has wished that Mary should be so intimately associated with the divine plan of redemption and sanctification that they cannot be attained without her. Consequently, this is not merely a question of another devotion, but Mary has a basic and necessary role to play in the Christian life. Join Father Nicolás Despósito and host Father Germán Fliess, seminary professors at Most Holy Trinity Seminary in Brooksville, Florida in this episode of Catholic Spirituality.

This episode continues with Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection on Mysticism and Christian Perfection. "The essential constitutive of mysticism is the actuation of the gifts of the Holy Ghost in the divine or superhuman manner which ordinarily produces a passive experience of God or of His divine activity in the soul." Mysticism enters into the normal development of sanctifying grace. Join Father Nicolás Despósito and host Father Germán Fliess, seminary professors at Most Holy Trinity Seminary in Brooksville, Florida in this episode of Catholic

In this episode, we continue with the chapter, Christian Perfection, in Royo Marín's Theology of Christian Perfection. All Christians are obliged to aspire to Christian perfection. We say all Christians in order to signify that the obligation to aspire to perfection is not restricted to priests and religious. "Be you therefore perfect, as also your heavenly Father is perfect." Matthew 5:48 "But according to him that hath called you, who is holy, be you also in all manner of conversation holy: Because it is written: You shall be holy, for I am holy." 1 Peter 1:15–16 Join Father Nicolás Despósito and host Father Germán Fliess, seminary professors at Most Holy Trinity Seminary in Brooksville, Florida in this episode of Catholic Spirituality. Original Air Date: December 16, 2016 Show Run Time: 29 minutes Show Guest(s): Father Nicolás Despósito Show Host(s): Father Germán Fliess Season 5 Sponsor: Novus Ordo Watch novusordowatch.org/ Episode:https://www.truerestoration.org/season-5-catholic-spirituality-episode-8-the-obligation-of-christian-perfection/ Catholic Spirituality: https://www.truerestoration.org/category/radio/catholic-spirituality/ Subscribe: www.truerestoration.org/member-signup/ Catholic Sprituality℗ is a production of the Restoration Radio Network. Copyright 2016. All Rights are Reserved.

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the First Week of Lent by Mr. Clement Harrold. Lenten Weekday/ Casimir First Reading: Deuteronomy 26: 16-19 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 1-2, 4-5, 7-8 Verse Before the Gospel: Second Corinthians 6: 2b Gospel: Matthew 5: 43-48 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Saturday of the First Week of Lent by Mr. Clement Harrold. Lenten Weekday/ Casimir First Reading: Deuteronomy 26: 16-19 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119: 1-2, 4-5, 7-8 Verse Before the Gospel: Second Corinthians 6: 2b Gospel: Matthew 5: 43-48 Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com

Do we have to be learned and eloquent to become saints?  No. Holiness is not in the intellect as much as in the will. God's love is at work. Our task to be willing to follow His lead.

Letter refuting John Wesley's teaching on Universal Redemption, Christian Perfection, and the casting of lots to determine God's direction and guidance. Dec. 24th, 1740 Bethesda, GA.

Christian Perfection is the goal of our lives, and the reward of the Saints. 

Hosts: Fr Steve and Rich Budd In today's episode we talk about summer rest. We hear a reflection on the Three Ways of Christian Perfection. And we hear a poem by St. John Henry Newman, “Lead Kindly Light,” read by Dan Dowsett.

Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time Hymn Antiphon: How good is the God of Israel to the pure of heart! Psalm 73 Antiphon: Their laughter will turn to weeping; their merriment to grief. Psalm 73 Antiphon: Those who depart from you will perish; my joy is to remain with you, my God. Psalm 73 Verse: To savor your words is my delight, O Lord. Resp: Honey itself is not sweeter. First reading: 1 Sam 17:1-10,32,38-51 Responsory: 1 Sam 17:37; Ps 57:4,5 Resp: He will deliver me from the hands of my enemies. Second reading: From a treatise on Christian Perfection by St. Gregory of Nyssa, bishop Responsory: Ps 5:12; Ps 89:16,17 Resp: And those who love your name will exult in you. Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) (c) 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical Readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975

Unseen warfare is the path of all Christians, it is the Cross we must take up, and it is how we enter the arena of combat for perfection.  Every aspect of life is an opportunity for attaining perfection—walking down the street, driving, eating, etc. Thus, the unseen warfare is everywhere—we either take steps towards Christ or steps away from Him. Life is not spiritually stagnant. Some notes taken from: https://www.unseenwarfare.netSupport the show

Reverend Chad Brooks speaks with Mike Neglia about lessons learned regarding preaching during lockdown, and the changes that he sees between traditional sermon preaching and livestream/YouTube content. He also speaks about the distinction between “doing more things” actually doing things well, hustle culture, true pastoral productivity that focuses on health and fruitfulness instead of cranking out material. Chad has been involved in ministry for nearly 20 years. He loves to write, share and encourage innovation in ministry, the role of productivity inside of ministry, and all things involving biblical theology. Be sure to check out Chad's recently re-launched podcast: The Productive Pastor What does it mean to live life well in ministry?Join us as we talk about how living intentionally in the called life can affect our productivity, vision of ministry strategy, and a host of other conversations for people serving others through Jesus. Productive Pastor on iTunes Productive Pastor on SpotifyResources Mentioned: Scripture, Culture, and the place in-between: RevChadBrooks.comChad on YouTube Productive Pastor Email ListThe sermon that got John Wesley kicked out of Oxford (The Almost Christian) : https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/wesleys-sermon-reprints-almost-christian John Wesley on Christian Perfection: http://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-sermons-of-john-wesley-1872-edition/sermon-40-christian-perfection/Trey VanCamp YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NicandTreydotcomRecommended Expositors Collective Episodes: John Chandler : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/6/8/lead-with-curiosity-john-chandler Neil Spencer : The Myth of the High Capacity Leader : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/4/16/the-myth-of-the-high-capacity-leader David Allen : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/1/18/plagiarism-coaching-amp-text-driven-preaching Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

The word perfection can conjure negative feelings in all of us. However, Christian Perfection acknowledges our imperfection, while recognizing the need to grow closer to God.Sources Used:Wesleyan-Holiness Theologyhttps://www.asbury.edu/about/spiritual-vitality/faith/wesleyan-holiness-theology/The Way to Heaven by Steve HarperJohn Wesley's Sermon on Christian Perfection http://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-sermons-of-john-wesley-1872-edition/sermon-40-christian-perfection/Support the show (http://www.citruschurch.org/give)

Tonight we resumed our reading of Step One on the Renunciation of the world. The step fits into the larger context of a break with the world which includes, John tells us, detachment and exile. Here is where monks sought to remove everything from their lives that would keep them from focusing solely upon God and what He alone offers. As Christians we may not imitate the monk in living in the desert; yet, in reality, the desert exists within the human heart. The renunciation that John speaks of in this first step must exist within us as well. There are many ways that we have to let go of the things that hold us within their grip; the passions (sins that have become habitual), disordered desires that make us long for satisfaction and seek it within worldly goods and the fulfillment of the appetites.  In paragraph 4, John begins to define for us the various types of Christians. He does this not as an abstraction but rather as a frame through which we can view our lives. He paints with broad strokes and asks us to gaze deeply into the image to see if we recognize a reflection of ourselves. Are we an irreligious man (not thinking of God at all), a transgressor who distorts the faith in a depraved fashion? Are we a Christian who seeks to imitate Christ in word, thought, and deed - who believes in what God has revealed of himself to us; namely, believing in the Holy Trinity? Are we the lover of God who seeks to live in communion with all that is natural and sinless? Are we the continent man, who in the face of temptations and turmoil, struggles in order that he might be free? Have we interiorized monasticism in the sense that we seek a chaste love, purity of heart and mind? Do we remember death so as to cling to He alone who is our life? Have we set aside the things of this world voluntarily; not because they are evil but because we are a naturally attached to them more than we are attached to the love of God? --- Text of chat during the group: 00:34:39 Anthony: We are tied to an evolutionary metaphysic - to our detriment.   00:35:13 Anthony: "We" being society, even Christian society adopt evolutionary "becoming'   00:36:54 Eric Williams: I think Thomas à Kempis made a good effort to remind Western scholastics of the bigger picture.   00:38:18 Ambrose Little: Some people are more intellectually inclined, and God can use that to draw people to himself.   00:39:20 Joseph Caro: good point Ambrose! I agree, from my own observations   00:39:21 Edward Kleinguetl: To be fair, Aidan Nichols--who I referenced-- is a Dominican.   00:39:34 Ambrose Little: Fr. Garrigou-La Grange, O.P. is great. Highly recommend: Christian Perfection and Contemplation: According to St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John of the Cross https://amzn.to/3JlEwrP   00:39:57 sue and mark: God will and can use who ever a   00:40:05 Fr. Miron Jr.: Let's return to Climacus   00:40:12 sue and mark: whoever and where eer you are to bring you to himself   00:40:57 Carmen Briceno: aren't we doing the same thing now? over intellectualizing what has happened rather than going back to the sources?   00:58:23 Joseph Caro: “It is a mistake,” says St. John Chrysostom, “to imagine that one can in one's own strength vanquish concupiscence and preserve purity; by God's mercy alone can the passions of nature be controlled.”   01:02:58 Bonnie Lewis: This humility will reveal great truths about ourselves.   01:03:08 Mitchell Hunt: Where was that quote from above nothingness and humility? Amazing   01:03:14 Mitchell Hunt: About   01:07:34 Ren: @MitchellHunt - Mother Mectilde de Bar's “Breviary of Fire.” The chapter on Pride and Humility   01:10:45 Erick: this is pure gold. each sentence of this is an outline of the spiritual life   01:11:19 Anthony: It takes experience in the world to see the trials and sorrow which result from the Curse, and we really then long to be free and to live in accordance with our nature (created and "deified").   01:13:49 Cathy: We can not have 2 gods... We will despise one   01:18:37 Mitchell Hunt: Thank you Ren   01:18:40 Eric Williams: Material comforts are like agglomerations attached to us. As they increase in number, they add to our “mass”, and as mass increases so does gravitational attraction. The more things we amass, the more we draw toward ourselves. With a little more thought one might find an interesting metaphor to be made from the accumulation of accretions becoming so great that a black hole is formed.   01:20:17 Anthony: God is the "Philanthropic One." Beautiful title.   01:22:45 Sean McCune: Eric: We become a nothingness that pulls everything in our grasp to ourselves where they are also become nothingness.   01:25:09 Sean McCune: (It took your comment about material things to get this secular Franciscan to say something)

Can we become sinless in our lifetimes? Some devoted followers of Jesus believe that Christians can reach a point in their spiritual maturity where they no longer sin. Imagine it! No longer struggling with negative internal thoughts like anger or hate. No longer wrestling with the inner tensions that tempt us to walk a path other than the one God has laid out for His followers. Sinless perfection, or Christian perfection as believers in this position prefer to call it, sounds amazing! But is it really possible? No matter how wonderful it sounds, is it even attainable? Many respected heroes of our Faith continued to struggle with sin throughout their lives and were looking forward to the day when Jesus would rescue them from "this body of death." Think the Apostle Paul in Romans 7. While sinless perfection sounds fantastic, this position rests on a very anemic definition of what sin and sinlessness actually are. In this episode of The Rugged Truth Podcast, we will explore this idea and answer this question in a way that will leave us informed and encouraged. Join the conversation now!  Piano Rock Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals | https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusicMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Trusting God At All Times Daily Devotional

One of the questions we often get here at the podcast is, "How would you preach Wesley's sermons in a 21st-century church?" In this episode, Bob Kaylor demonstrates how a sermon like "Christian Perfection" can be used to bring some of Methodism's distinctive doctrines to new generations. Think of it as a throwback to the way that Wesley's original circuit riders used the sermons as a "seminary in a saddlebag" for fueling their preaching in fields and preaching houses across the British Isles and the American frontier. Read Wesley's sermon "Christian Perfection."Check out Kevin Watson's outstanding book Perfect Love for a comprehensive explanation of entire sanctification. Send your questions and comments to the host at pastorbk@tlumc.org and follow Bob on Twitter @revbkaylor.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobkaylor.substack.com

"There is scarce any expression in Holy Writ which has given more offense than this...And whosoever 'preaches perfection,' [and] asserts that it is attainable in this life, run great hazard of being accounted by them worse than a heathen or a publican." These opening lines to John Wesley's sermon indicate that Christian Perfection is a widely misunderstood doctrine, even though it is at the heart of the Scriptures. Understanding what this term means is essential to understanding the key emphasis in Methodism. In this episode, Bob Kaylor unpacks Wesley's explanation of "perfection" and how it is audaciously optimistic about what the grace of God can do in the life of the believer. Read Christian PerfectionRead A Plain Account of Christian PerfectionEmail your questions and comments to pastorbk@tlumc.org. Follow Bob on Twitter @revbkaylor.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bobkaylor.substack.com

What is Christian Perfection? “Christian perfection is the name given to various teachings within Christianity that describe the process of achieving spiritual maturity or perfection. The ultimate goal of this process is union with God characterized by pure love of God and other people…”Becoming all that God wants you to be - Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. (Matthew 5:48)Perfect in loveHow is the different form human perfection? IT DOES NOT = without fault or sin Perfect (Greek) = full, mature, complete Is it possible to achieve Christian Perfection? Because by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy. (Hebrews 10:27)Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.' (Matthew 22:37) How do we achieve Christian Perfection?  LOVE GOD, LOVE OTHERS.

Dr. Steve Rankin (director of the Spiritual Maturity Project and retired chaplain of Southern Methodist University) takes us on a deep dive into spiritual formation and the practice of holiness. Connect with Steve:   Blogs: www.stephenrankin.com and www.spiritualmaturityproject.org under the name “Pressing On.” Search for Spiritual Maturity Project Facebook page.  Twitter: @StephenWRankin Connect with Brian: Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Deep Dive Spirituality Group Coaching for Pastors www.deepdivespirituality.com Books by Steve: Aiming at Maturity: The Goal of the Christian Life https://amzn.to/2ITS7MU  Books Recommended by Steve: Robert Coleman, The Master Plan of Evangelism. https://amzn.to/2ISoCL3  Robert Roberts, Spiritual Emotions: A Psychology of Christian Virtues, https://amzn.to/35K9fgV  Lesslie Newbigin, Gospel in a Pluralist Society https://amzn.to/35JkKW4  John Wesley, A Plain Account of Christian Perfection http://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/a-plain-account-of-christian-perfection/  Bio: Steve's a retired university chaplain from Southern Methodist University.  Before that gig, he served as professor of religion and campus minister at Southwestern College in Kansas.  Pastoral ministry for 12 or so years before then, with a 3 year stint in an expatriate congregation outside Rome, Italy.  Started adult life (post-college) as a junior high teacher and basketball and track coach.  In some form or another, he has taught every age from Kindergarten through doctor of ministry students. He's married to Joni and they have four grown children and five grandchildren.  

Andrew Thompson: Wesley's Means of Grace, Transformation, and Christian Perfection   Listen in this week as Brian interviews noted Wesley scholar and pastor Dr. Andrew Thompson. Dr. Thompson takes us deep into a Wesleyan understanding and practice of the means of grace. Brian and Andrew end the episode with a powerful conversation about entire sanctification. Andrew offers a compelling modern testimony of what true holiness looks like today.   Show Notes: https://missionalhermeneutics.blogspot.com/2020/07/ep-18-wesleyan-means-of-grace.html

*****SCRIPTURES AND REFERENCES IN THIS EPISODE*****Matthew 28 v19-20Matthew 5 v48Philippians 3 v12-15Colossians 4 v12Colossians 1 v281 John 1 v7-91 Thessalonians 5 v23Luke 1 v5-6Romans 13 v101 Peter 1 v2Romans 5 v51 John 2 v4-51 Timothy 1 v5Genesis 17 v1Job 1 v1Proverbs 8 v13Psalm 119 v104John 14 v6Acts 4 v12Psalm 101 v6Proverbs 2 v211 John 4 v18*****REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE*****Webster's Dictionary 1828: http://webstersdictionary1828.com/Dictionary/MATURERichard Treffry: https://www.amazon.com/Treatise-Christian-Perfection-Classic-Reprint/dp/0243124309George Peck: https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015063633815Matthew Henry: https://www.christianity.com/bible/commentary.php?com=mhJohn Wesley: http://www.godrules.net/library/wsermons/wsermons21.htm#John Fletcher: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_William_FletcherCharles G. Finney: https://www.gospeltruth.net/memoirsrestored/memrestindex.htmJ.A. Wood: https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Love-J-Wood-ebook/dp/B007GTSB3G ****Links****DOC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDoctrineofChristSeriesDOC Email: thedoctrineofchristseries@gmail.comDOC Website: http://thedoctrineofchristseries.com****Support This Channel****Paypal: https://paypal.me/jimivision?locale.x=en_USMonthly Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Jimivision*****Links to Podcast Networks*****Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-doctrine-of-christ/id1499184324Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mFiTMRND9DWJIL5Z02Yi8Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/jimivision/the-doctrine-of-christ*****Youtube Playlist Links*****The Doctrine Of Christ Playlist Season 1https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWkFwuEy1YDPEmeCNKo_mz1S0Z_COcZxrThe Doctrine Of Christ Playlist Season 2https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWkFwuEy1YDNAXhB95qlyuNRTQoamCYSf****Follow Jimivision****Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClUvYf3rZHvqQloMEoEFtlw?Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimivisionMediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/realJimivisionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimivision/ ****Follow FOJC Radio****Followers of Jesus Christ Web Site:http://www.fojcradio.com  or http://www.ritualabusefree.orgBrighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/overcomer

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In this special extra-quick episode, we talk about a concept that is as central to Christianity as it is contested: holiness. What does it mean to be holy? How do we become holy? And, a big one...can we drink whiskey and still be holy?? We hope the answer is yes, because we also review two great whiskies, one from Islay (Scotland) and the other from Kentucky. Both are strong in proof and flavor. From this episode: Drew's Knob Creek 100 here. Evan's Laphroiag here. Excerpt from C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity here. Wesley's sermon "The Scripture Way of Salvation" here. Wesley on "The Character of a Methodist" here. Wesley's "A Plain Account of Christian Perfection" here. The Gospel of Grace by Kenneth Kinghorn here. Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer here. The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges here. Simply Christian by N.T. Wright here. Philokalia, Volume I, here. Sayings of the Desert Fathers here.