Books

Paperback by Dr. John N. Oswalt $12.95

How can anyone be "holy"? Is it really possible to live a transformed life that pleases God? Called To Be Holy traces the doctrine of holiness through both the Old and New Testament, showing that holy living is a unified theme of the entire Bible. Dr. Oswalt explains the intimate connection between forgiveness and a life of holiness, and underscores the practical consequences of walking in the Spirit. The result is a well-rounded portrait of the Bible's teaching on godly living.

Paperback by Dr. John N. Oswalt $12.95

The Francis Asbury Society is pleased to announce Called to Be Holy is now available in Spanish.  What a great gift this book would make for your Spanish speaking friends!

¿Cómo puede uno ser “santo”? ¿Acaso es posible vivir una vida transformada que agradezca a Dios? LLAMADOS A SER SANTOS traza la doctrina de la santidad a través de los dos Testamentos de las Escrituras cristianas y demuestra que el vivir santo es un tema unificado de la Biblia entera. El Dr. Oswalt explica la conexión íntima entre el perdón y la vida de la santidad, y destaca las consecuencias prácticas de andar en el Espíritu. El resultado es un retrato completo de las enseñanzas bíblicas acerca de un vivir santo. La FAS Internacional se contenta en anunciar que LLAMADOS A SER SANTOS ya está disponible en español.

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A Devotional Book by Nelson S. Perdue $2.50

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"This book acknowledges our humanity, admonishes us to be faithful, answers many questions and assures us of victory over sin and a safe arrival in Heaven. Many problems are answered in this book. It is biblically based and theologically sound. It is practical and helpful in our walk. My friend and brother in Christ, Nelson Perdue, has placed us in his debt. Read and study this book and in it you will find information you may pass on to others". -Dr. Ora D. Lovell
 

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by Dr. Dennis Kinlaw

 1 copy = $15.99  

          2-4 copies 20% discount = $12.79 each  

               5 or more copies 40% discount = $9.59 each  

Synopsis:  This book presents a new way of doing theology proper.  Instead of starting with the usual philosophical arguments for the existence and nature of God, Dennis Kinlaw proposes and shows what it means to start theology with Jesus.

Description:  "If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well.  From now on, you do know him and have seen him."  (John 14:7)  Jesus is the great stumbling block of faith.  It is in him that Christianity finds its uniqueness among the religions of the world.  He is the Incarnate Son of God, the unique revelation of the Father.  Yet so often, we begin the process of theological formulation not with the person of Jesus, but rather, with philosophical arguments about God's existence and logical constructions to determine God's nature.  How would our understanding be affected if we instead took Jesus as our starting point for doing theology?  In Let's Start with Jesus, respected biblical scholar Dennis Kinlaw explores this question, revealing answers that are profound.  In seeking to describe the nature of the relationship God desires with us, he explores three metaphors -- royal/legal, familial, and nuptial -- which serve as motifs for his reflection.  Taking familiar theological categories, Kinlaw views them through the primary lens of the person and work of Jesus, and finds that Jesus reveals rich pictures of the nature of God, the nature of personhood, the problem of sin, the way of salvation, and finally, the means of satisfaction via perfect love.  The distilled wisdom of one of this generation's greatest thinkers, Dr. Kinlaw leads you deep into the inner sanctuary of the Holy Trinity and shows you three distinct persons relating to each other in pure reciprocal love.

 Every time I read something written by Dennis Kinlaw, my mind is stimulated and my heart strangely warmed.  Let's Start with Jesus is another important book from a truly gifted man. ---Robert E. Coleman, Distinguished Professor of Evangelism and Discipleship, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary 

- Kinlaw's revolutionary approach to doing theology is much more than that -- it's a revolutionary approach to life.  Kinlaw locates ultimate purpose in a place the church has almost totally neglected, and he does so graciously, with powerful, tightly reasoned biblical argumentation. ---Lyle W. Dorsett, Billy Graham Professor of Evangelism, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University

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Hardback by Mark Royster

Why these reflections?  I wanted to condense my convictions about holiness into a sort of creed or confession of faith. At first all the paragraphs began with "I believe..."  They sounded abstract, dry and distant. I thought, "I should not be talking about God, but to God." Everything changed when I began saying "You" instead of "I." My thoughts became more personal. Speaking to God demanded more honesty. It has yielded a stronger, warmer conviction of the heart, both a knowing and a longing. This is still a confession of faith, but with a different flavor. I hope it will be a helpful guide for devotional reflection and a reminder of God’s loving intentions for us all.

The Francis Asbury Society

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Paperback by Anthony J. Headley

Does your life resemble that of a California wildfire fighter? Do you feel like you need to be superhuman? Are stress, burnout, and emotional exhaustion taking a toll on your life? If so, this book is for you.

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Paperback by Dr. Dennis Kinlaw $12.95

Dennis Kinlaw deals with several basic homiletical issues including the preacher's calling and relationship with the congregation, the purpose of preaching, the link between preaching and counseling ministries, the biblical content of sermons, the dangers of emotional manipulation, and the planning of worship services. "A preacher is looking for something that human energy alone cannot produce. For that reason, the preacher must be immersed in the Holy Spirit in order to preach the Word effectively." Preaching In The Spirit is also a book for the layman who wants to learn more about being the Christian God called him to be. An excellent resource for anyone who cares about his personal witness for Christ.

Preaching in the Spirit (Spanish Version)
Predicando en el Espi'ritu:

Paperback by Dr. Dennis Kinlaw $12.95

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Paperback by Dr. Allan Coppedge $14.95

What are the biblical and theological principles underlying the discipleship process? This book is not a how-to book for making disciples. Rather, the author seeks to answer the question, "Why is God interested in disciple making?" Coppedge examines key passages in both the Old and New Testaments, illuminating God's purposes for Christian disciples today.
 

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Paperback by Dr. Dennis Kinlaw $12.50

This provocative study describes how the Holy Spirit can completely transform a person’s thinking. Indeed, the Scripture says that the Spirit can give any believer “the same mind that was in Christ Jesus” (Phil 2:5). In The Mind of Christ, Dr. Kinlaw explores what this means for every Christian.

The Mind of Christ - Spanish Version

Paperback by Dr. Dennis Kinlaw $12.50

What motivates the self-sacrifice of a martyr?  What prompts a bright professional to leave a satisfying business career to become a missionary?  What moves some people to spend their lives in menial forms of Christian service, when they could have earned wealth and status elsewhere?  Dr. Dennis Kinlaw believes the critical question is not what, but Who causes people to do these things.  He further believes the answer is found in Scripture.  Missionaries to Latin America have often requested that Dr. Kinlaw's The Mind of Christ  be made available in Spanish.  The Francis Asbury Society is pleased to announce it is now available.  What a great gift this book would make for your Spanish speaking friends!

¿Qué es lo que motiva el auto-sacrificio de un mártir? ¿Qué es lo que impulsa a un brillante profesional a dejar una carrera satisfactoria para ser misionero? ¿Qué es lo que mueve a algunas personas a pasar sus vidas en trabajos humildes de servicio cristiana, cuando podrían ganar riquezas y posición en otro lugar? El Dr. Dennis Kinlaw cree que la pregunta crítica no es qué, sino quién es el que causa a personas a hacer estas cosas. También cree que la respuesta se halla en las Escrituras. Muchas veces los misioneros en Latino América han pedido que La mente de Cristo, escrito por el Dr. Kinlaw, sea hecho disponible en español. La FAS Internacional se deleita en decir que ya se ha traducido. ¡Qué gran regalo sería este libro para sus amigos hispanohablantes!

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Paperback by A.W. Tozer  $12.99

Whether you are thirsting for more of God or do not yet know of the "mighty longing after God" that so consumed A.W. Tozer's life and ministry, The Pursuit of God will draw you into a deep, abiding relationship with the One who "nourishes the soul." This spiritual masterpiece exposes the roadblocks that keep us from fully knowing God, reveals our responsibility of the pursuit, and ultimately leads us into the very presence of God Himself.

A. W. Tozer (1897-1963) began his lifelong pursuit of God at the age of seventeen after hearing a street preacher in Akron, Ohio. A self-taught theologian, Tozer was a pastor, writer, and editor whose powerful use of words continues to grip the intellect and stir the soul of today's reader.

"Through all of Tozer's books and articles there shines a passion for God that puts our shallowness to shame, and reading him is like drinking at an oasis in the desert."
                                                                                                                 --J. I. Packer

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Paperback by Kenneth J. Collins  $35.00
423 pages

A rich articulation of John Wesley's theology that is appreciative of the old and mindful of the new, faithful to the past and attentive to the present.

This is a work that ably mines the elements that constitute John Wesley's Practical Divinity. Critically challenging the leading paradigms that have governed the interpretation of Wesley in the last century, Collins seeks a new balance in the axial theme of holiness and grace. This book joins the ranks of the standard works on Wesley's theology and will find an appreciative readership in the church and academy.

"This new book by Ken Collins is of outstanding importance. As we would expect from knowing Dr. Collins' earlier studies in John Wesley, this work is very carefully researched, very fully referenced, giving the most comprehensive analysis of John Wesley's entire theological system. This fine work is destined to become the leading textbook for all serious study of Wesley's theology. I recommend it enthusiastically."  --Herbert McGonigle, Nazarene Theological College, Manchester, England

"This book is the most complete and correct account of John Wesley's theology available; any study of Wesley's theology must read it. Collins has plumbed the depths of Wesley's mind and heart and produced a readable and insightful explanation of what was going on there. God as 'holy love' is the central theme of Wesley's theology, and Collins has captured it and explicated it expertly and engagingly."  --Roger E. Olson, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University

"This book is both historical and constructive demonstrating that the theology of Wesley represents a vibrant tradition. Cognizant of Wesley's own preferred vocabulary, Collins introduces Wesley's theological method beginning with a discussion of the doctrine of God. In this insightful exposition the leitmotif of holy love arises out of Wesley's reflection on the nature of the divine being as well as other major doctrines."  --M. Douglas Meeks, Vanderbilt Divinity School, Vanderbilt University

Kenneth J. Collins is Professor of Wesley Studies and Historical Theology at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky.

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Dr. Dennis Kinlaw $14.95

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"In today's busy world, it's difficult to discern the presence of God or understand what He is saying to us. Even if we set aside a "quiet time" to read the Bible and pray, it may seem that God is silent and His presence eludes us. These meditations explain how other people have searched for a more intimate relationship with God. Here we read the stories of Abraham and Sarah, Moses and Joshua, King David and King Solomon, and generations of other people who have looked for God in times of quiet solitude."

This Day with the Master

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Paperback by Dr. Dennis Kinlaw $7.95

Finally, [Christ] says, “He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives the one who sent me.” (Matt. 10:40)

What He is describing is not mere inhabitation. It’s getting close to identity, isn’t it? Christ and the believer are so closely identified that when you receive a believer, you receive Christ. If you reject a believer, you reject Christ. . . .

What an amazing thought, that God could bring us into such intimacy with himself—the very kind of intimacy that exists between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! How is such a thing possible? Only through the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ and the sanctifying power of His Holy Spirit within us.

Then, wherever we are, Christ is there.

--Dennis F. Kinlaw, pp 23-26
 

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Paperback by Harald Lindstrom $15.00

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This classic study of John Wesley's doctrine of sanctification remains the most accurate and comprehensive description we have of the theology of the founder of Methodism. Its accuracy stems from the fact that Linstrom relied principally on Wesley's sermons to define his understanding of scriptural Christianity. Its comprehensiveness reflects the fact that John Wesley saw, and spent his lifetime explaining, that the promise of salvation was the central theme of biblical theology and that the experience of sanctifying grace was the essence of salvation.

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Dr. J. Harold Greenlee

$3.99

Preachers and writers, in dealing with this important subject, refer of course to passages of Scripture, sometimes with conflicting interpretations.  I have therefore felt that a careful study was needed that deals with the actual words in the original language of the New Testament -- words which are translated into English by such words as holy, holiness, sanctify, sanctification, and saints.  This little book is my effort to meet that need.  I commend it to all who want to know what these New Testament words actually tell us about Christian holiness.
                                 -Dr. J. Harold Greenlee - Excerpt from the Preface

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Dr. John N. Oswalt $12.95

Where is God when the righteous suffer and the wicked prosper? Is God really there? How can you know God's love? Where do you find life and peace? Is God to blame for your troubles? If some of these questions are yours, you will want to read this book. From a study of the Book of Malachi, Dr. Oswalt leads you through our perennial problems to God's timeless solutions.

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