Methodism. Particular attention is given to the way Wesley’s theology of social holiness was expressed in early Methodist small groups, especially the class meeting and the band meeting. Students will apply the historical and theological understanding of Wesleyan discipleship to contemporary ministry ...
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And since many of the secondary sources on Wesley's doctrine of holiness have been written by Protestants, it is not surprising to learn that these authors have, by and large, stressed the element of grace by exploring the way to sanctification (by grac...
Did you know that many of John Wesley’s sermons are part of the formal doctrinal teaching of multiple Wesleyan/Methodist denominations? Wesley’s sermons have particular authority because these were the main way he taught Methodist doctrine and belief. “The Righteousness of Faith” is the six...
(5) The goals of the United Scoieties, as Wesley stated them, were "to reform the nation, and especially the Church" and "to spread Scriptural holiness across the land." (6) How could these goals be attained? One way was to provide a model for others. The United Societies could be...
It makes sense to ask a world-class John Wesley expert to give a keynote address at an event exploring a Wesleyan approach to the Bible. Here’s a sneak preview of Randy Maddox’s thoughts on Wesley and Scripture. He presents more at The Bible Tells Me S
“The Righteousness of Faith“ “The Way to the Kingdom“ “The First-Fruits of the Spirit“ “The Spirit of Bondage and of Adoption“ I highly recommend thecritical edition of Wesley’s sermons, which has excellent references that show his reliance on Scripture throughout his preaching. Th...
the Wesleyan Standard Sermons and is the first that Wesley actually preached. The sermon is a revised version of a sermon he preached at St. Mary’s, Oxford on January 1, 1733. This is a sermon Wesley himself identified as a crucial summary of his understanding of salvation and holiness...
I’ve also written on that topic before, and if you want a deeper dive, see, “Explaining God’s Will for Your Life.” I submit you will never understand God’s will until you develop a proper fear of His holiness. [Read more…] about Violating God’s Will Filed Under: Daily Life...
"O begin!...Whether you like it or no, read and pray daily. It is for your life; there is no other way: else you will be a trifler all your days" -- John Wesley