The Theology of John Wesley

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Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426728999
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (267 download)

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Book Synopsis The Theology of John Wesley by : Prof. Kenneth J. Collins

Download or read book The Theology of John Wesley written by Prof. Kenneth J. Collins and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 work carefully displays John Wesley's eighteenth century theology in its own distinct historical and social location, but then transitions to the twenty-first century through the introduction of contemporary issues. So conceived, the 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." (Douglas Meeks)

The Character of a Methodist

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Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (6 download)

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John Wesley

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Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 0687027888
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (87 download)

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Book Synopsis John Wesley by : Kenneth J. Collins

Download or read book John Wesley written by Kenneth J. Collins and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Wesley: A Theological Journey has been nominated for a Wesleyan Theological Society Book Award. Abingdon Press would like to congratulate Kenneth Collins on this honor. John Wesley remains a seminal figure, not only for "the people called Methodist, " but also within the larger Protestant tradition. Understanding his theology is a requirement for understanding the development of the Western Christian tradition in the modern period. In recent years much work has been done to grasp the intricacies of Wesley's theology. However, most of this work has been thematic in organization, studying Wesley's thought according to a topical or systematic outline. The weakness of this approach, argues Kenneth J. Collins, is that it fails to demonstrate the evolution and changes of Wesley's theology. What is called for is a historical presentation--one that examines the development of Wesley's theology across the span of his long and eventful theological career. Collins thus provides a chronological presentation of the development of Wesley's theology. Drawing on an extensive examination of the primary sources, and demonstrating an intimate knowledge of the different contexts and social locations in which Wesley's theology took place, John Wesley: A Theological Journey will be necessary reading for anyone wishing to understand the broad scope of the Methodist leader's theological development and contribution.

A Real Christian

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Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426721951
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book A Real Christian written by Prof. Kenneth J. Collins and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Real Christian: The Life of John Wesley fills a void in available books in Wesleyan studies by providing a brief, solid biography that focuses on Wesley himself. While exploring Wesley's ancestry, birth, death, and every major biographical and theological event between, Collins also explores the theme of John Wesley's spiritual growth and maturation. Wesley came to the conclusion that real Christians are those whose inward (and outward) lives have been transformed by the bountiful sanctifying grace of God -- what he termed real Christianity--and this he strove to obtain for himself. Real Christianity, as Wesley understood it, embraces both works of piety and mercy, the person and the social.

John Wesley's Scriptural Christianity

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Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 031075321X
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (17 download)

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Book Synopsis John Wesley's Scriptural Christianity by : Thomas C. Oden

Download or read book John Wesley's Scriptural Christianity written by Thomas C. Oden and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 1994 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This important work condenses the teachings of John Wesley--18 massive teachings and writings--into one remarkably consistent, highly accessible volume for the masses. This first book in a series is based primarily on Wesley's sermons. Later books will deal with his pastoral and ethical teachings. *Lightning Print On Demand Title

Calvin vs. Wesley

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Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426775067
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (267 download)

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Book Synopsis Calvin vs. Wesley by : Don Thorsen

Download or read book Calvin vs. Wesley written by Don Thorsen and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congregations are made up of people with all sorts of theologies. Pastor Mike Slaughter even says that these can stand in the way of the church’s mission of social and personal holiness. But most people do not adopt a theology on purpose, mostly they merely breathe in the prevailing cultural air. The theology "de jour" seems to be Calvinist, with its emphasis on “the elect” and “other worldly salvation.” In fact, there is so much Calvinism saturating the culture, that some do not even know there is an alternative way of thinking about their faith. They don’t know where to go to find a viable option; they don’t even know the key words to search Google. So people are left thinking like Calvinists but living with a desire to change the world, offering grace and hope to hurting people in mission and ministry—loving the least, the last, and the lost. In other words, they are living like Wesleyans. This book shows what Calvinist and Wesleyans actually believe about human responsibility, salvation, the universality of God’s grace, holy living through service, and the benefits of small group accountability--and how that connects to how people can live. Calvinists and Wesleyans are different, and by knowing the difference, people will not only see the other benefits of Wesleyan theology but will be inspired to learn more. By knowing who they are as faithful people of God, they will be motivated to reach out in mission with renewed vigor. And they won’t be obstacles to grace and holiness, but they can be better disciples and advocates for Christ through service in this world.

A Plain Account of Christian Perfection

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Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book A Plain Account of Christian Perfection written by John Wesley and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-17 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Plain Account of Christian Perfection by John Wesley is about the theory of perfection according to Christian theology. Excerpt: "1. WHAT I purpose in the following pages is, to give a plain and distinct account of the steps by which I was led, during the course of many years, to embrace the doctrine of Christian Perfection. This I owe to the serious part of mankind; those who desire to know all the truth as it is in Jesus. And these only are concerned with questions of this kind. To these I would nakedly declare the thing as it is, endeavoring all along to show, from one period to another, both what I thought, and why I thought so."

The Scripture Way of Salvation

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Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426729367
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book The Scripture Way of Salvation written by Prof. Kenneth J. Collins and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking its title from one of John Wesley's most important sermons, The Scripture Way of Salvation explores the soteriological content of Wesley's entire literary corpus (sermons, letters, theological treatises, journals, and the notes on the Old and New Testaments). Fundamentally a doctrinal study, it is historically sensitive to the subtle shifts and nuances of Wesley's continuing reflections about the processes of salvation and the nature of Christian life. Collins provides a clear discussion of Wesley's emerging views about the development and maturation of Christian life, and in so doing highlights the essential structure that undergirds and provides the framework for Wesley's way of thinking about the processes of salvation.

A Short History of Methodism

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (457 download)

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Book Synopsis A Short History of Methodism by : John Wesley Boswell

Download or read book A Short History of Methodism written by John Wesley Boswell and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Wesley for Armchair Theologians

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Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN 13 : 9780664226213
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (262 download)

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Book Synopsis Wesley for Armchair Theologians by : William J. Abraham

Download or read book Wesley for Armchair Theologians written by William J. Abraham and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This accessible study of John Wesley presents the founder of Methodism in an interesting and engaging way. The intriguing illustrations make this an excellent introduction to the work of this important Christian figure.

John Wesley's Theology Today

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis John Wesley's Theology Today by : Colin Wilbur Williams

Download or read book John Wesley's Theology Today written by Colin Wilbur Williams and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Issues of vital importance and interest to contemporary Christians are covered in this complete plcture of Wesleyan theology. Colin Williams examines the main beliefs of John Wesley -- authority and experience, salvation, original sin, repentance and justification, atonement, the work of the Holy Spirit, doctrine of the church, Christian perfection, and eschatology -- in a search for insights which Methodism should share with other Christians concerning issues that divide the churches.

Wesley on the Christian Life

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Publisher : Crossway
ISBN 13 : 1433515644
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (335 download)

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Book Synopsis Wesley on the Christian Life by : Fred Sanders

Download or read book Wesley on the Christian Life written by Fred Sanders and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2013 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Wesley stands as one of the most significant Christian thinkers since the Reformation. From prevenient grace to Christian perfection, Sanders guides readers through key facets of Wesley's theology.

From Faith to Faith

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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1620325446
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (23 download)

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Book Synopsis From Faith to Faith by : Stanley J. Rodes

Download or read book From Faith to Faith written by Stanley J. Rodes and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2013-10-11 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The idea that covenant theology is profoundly influential in John Wesley's theological thought sounds dissonant. What would an evangelical Arminian have to do with a theological framework that historically belongs to a Reformed understanding of salvation? How could this possibly square with his ongoing controversy with the Calvinism of his day? On the basis of compelling evidence from his sermons and correspondence, this investigation dares to push through the impulse to dismiss the idea that covenant theology belongs to the infrastructure of Wesley's thought. The resulting discovery of its role in shaping his narrative of the way of salvation is surprising and intriguing. Wesley is not only informed and fluent with respect to covenant theology, but thoroughly committed to it. This study demonstrates that, with theological precision and discernment, Wesley appropriates covenant theology in a way that is consistent both with its primary theological features and with his Arminianism. His distinctive view of ""the gradual process of the work of God in the soul"" supplies valuable grist for further reflection, especially by those charged with the care of souls in the twenty-first century"

John Wesley

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Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019983895X
Total Pages : 529 pages
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Download or read book John Wesley written by John Wesley and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1980-11-13 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major figure in eighteenth-century Christianity, John Wesley sought to combine the essential elements of the Catholic and Evangelical traditions and to restore to the laity a vital role in church life. He began one of the most dynamic movements in the history of modern Protestantism, a movement which eventually produced the Methodist churches. This volume offers a representative selection of theological writings by Wesley and includes historically oriented introductions and footnotes which indicate Wesley's Anglican, patristic, and biblical sources.

The Cambridge Companion to John Wesley

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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521886538
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (218 download)

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Book Synopsis The Cambridge Companion to John Wesley by : Randy L. Maddox

Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to John Wesley written by Randy L. Maddox and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a general, comprehensive introduction to John Wesley's life and work, and to his theological and ecclesiastical legacy. Written from various disciplinary perspectives, this volume will be an invaluable aid to scholars and students, including those encountering the work and thought of Wesley for the first time.

John Wesley

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Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195028104
Total Pages : 529 pages
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Book Synopsis John Wesley by : John Wesley

Download or read book John Wesley written by John Wesley and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1964 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major figure in eighteenth-century Christianity, John Wesley sought to combine the essential elements of the Catholic and Evangelical traditions and to restore to the laity a vital role in church life. He began one of the most dynamic movements in the history of modern Protestantism, a movement which eventually produced the Methodist churches. This volume offers a representative selection of theological writings by Wesley and includes historically oriented introductions and footnotes which indicate Wesley's Anglican, patristic, and biblical sources.

Rethinking Wesley's Theology for Contemporary Methodism

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis Rethinking Wesley's Theology for Contemporary Methodism by : Randy L. Maddox

Download or read book Rethinking Wesley's Theology for Contemporary Methodism written by Randy L. Maddox and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most surprising developments in contemporary Methodist theology is the degree to which leading Methodist and Wesleyan systematic theologians are reengaging John Wesley, finding his works instructive, provocative, and stimulating for their own theological reflection. Such a broad and purposeful dialogue with Wesley by theologians of the Wesleyan heritage is unprecedented in this century, and much rarer in the previous century than is popularly believed. This volume presents a set of original essays that represent and embody this new engagement allowing the reader to see how several prominent theologians are self-consciously reexamining and reappropriating their theological tradition.