Starting Place with Elizabeth Woodson

The Church & Pursuing Holiness with Briana McCarthy

Episode Summary

Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Briana McCarthy to discuss our calling to sanctification and holiness for the glory of God.

Episode Notes

Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Briana McCarthy to discuss our calling to sanctification and holiness for the glory of God.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What do we learn about sanctification in the epistles? How is it connected to holiness?
• Why do we fall into the extremes of legalism and licentiousness? How do they point us to incorrect views of God?
• How have these incorrect views impacted the work/witness of the church?
• How do we disciple people to have a healthy view of sanctification? What are some spiritual healthy habits we can point them to?
• How does what we learn in the epistles about sanctification and holiness point us to the gospel?

Guest Bio:

Briana McCarthy is the President and Founder of The Brilliant Tribe. Briana is a graduate of Trinity International University and holds a bachelor’s in Christian Ministry with an emphasis in Counseling and Social Services with a minor in Biblical Studies. She received her Master’s in Theology and Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary and plans to begin her PhD in the near future. Briana has had the privilege of writing for and working with several Christian organizations such as the Jude 3 Project, Christianity Today, as well as the And Campaign.

Reflection:

Which one of these extremes do you struggle with? As you reflect, pray for God to help you have a right view of holiness that centers his glory.

Continue Learning:

• The Woodson Institute
• The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges
• Freedom From Legalism by Phylicia Masonheimer 
• Holier Than Thou by Jackie Hill Perry
• The Doctrine of Holiness - Paul Tripp

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