Dividing lines are sharply drawn between systems of theology that often share more in common than is usually known. In this article, Dr. Fred Sanders explores the similarities between John Wesley’s reform movement and that of his Puritan predecessors.
In this provocative article, Howard Synder calls upon the church to reconsider its lax stance on creation care. He bases it upon 7 points of evidence about the state of the environment and 3 ways to move forward in our mission as a church.
What is holiness? We tend to understand holiness strictly in ethical terms, but the Bible teaches it as so much more. In this article, David Hull suggests we reframe holiness to include a more profound orientation—one toward God himself.
In this episode of Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Fred Long examines the second half of Ephesisans and demonstrates how it is oriented around the idea that we are called to walk in the likeness of Christ.
Echo Giveaway | “In the same way, the United Methodist Church should not undertake to teach people catechisms only so that more of its members may articulate a clear and concise understanding of the basics of faith, but that through their understanding, Methodists might grow in holiness of heart and life.” Read a great piece by Teddy Ray, co-author of Echo, on reclaiming a vital aspect of our Wesleyan heritage.
What does it mean to be self-centered? How about selfless? In this piece Howard Snyder reflects on how selfishness can be redeemed by widening our circle of self-interest to include all of creation.
What kind of relationship ought to exist between artists and the church? In this article, Callid Keefe-Perry writes about 5 ways in which this relationship shouldn’t exist, resulting in a place to begin imagining fruitful collaboration.
History is marked by much unwarranted polemicism in the church. In this article, Dr. Ken Werlein calls on the church to exercise theological humility and charity in working alongside one another for the gospel.
“What God has done in Christ has brought forth a community of believers who live in holiness and sanctification before God and have a mission to accomplish.” | Dr. Fred Long explores the nature of the letter of Ephesians and how its political theology is subversive to other realities, both then and now.
In discussions about predestination, it is often wrongly assumed that the issue is about free will and a person’s ability to choose God. On the contrary, what John Wesley understood was that the central issue is the character of God. Read this post from Howard Snyder on why love should be at the forefront of this theological discussion.
Come Holy Spirit | Welcome to a four part series on the Holy Spirit by Carolyn Moore. Today, read about how the mobility of God should reflect onto us as a community and individuals.
Practical Divnity | Can a person know they’re saved? John Wesley certainly thought so. He believed assurance was a common privilege of the children of God. Read this introduction to Wesley’s docrine of assurance with 3 ways in which it makes a difference.
