What does “dying well” look like? John Wesley’s journals and sermons confront the topic of death, death was not something Wesley feared. Rather, Wesley communicates a redemptive hope in Christ that transcends the grave. Wesley found the key in dying well, was living well.
Junia or Junias? One little letter makes a big difference in how Romans 16:7 is interpreted. The question this passage poses is one that has divided the church for decades – do women belong in the pulpit? Scot McKnight is shouting a resounding “YES!” with the publication of his ebook Junia is Not Alone.
It is easy to become self-reliant and its especially dangerous in ministry. Samuel Chadwick wrote a book called The Way to Pentecost, which calls on us to become reliant on The Holy Spirit.
How should Christians deal with moral conflict? Dr. James R. Thobaben, author and Professor at Asbury Theological Seminary, examines the topic through examples in Scripture and practical examples in churches.
Matthew Sleeth traded in the perfect American life for one dedicated to preaching about God and His creation. He says the great commission is a green commission, and the Church needs to take a leadership role in caring for God’s creation. This is part of an ongoing series throughout the month of April celebrating Earth Day.
Could it be that the final words of Jesus, uttered from the cross, are widely misinterpreted? We find that Jesus’ final cry in Matthew 27:46 is quoted from Psalm 22. Read more about the implications this carries we seek to understand Jesus’ final words.
If you’re studying the Gospel of Mark, you will want to watch this week’s Seven Minute Seminary. Dr. Joseph R. Dongell gives an overview of the book and highlights the main theme.
The place where life transformation happened in the Wesleyan tradition was always the class meeting. But overtime this powerful tradition has largely been abandoned. We will show you how you can reclaim class meetings at your church.
Dr. James R. Thobaben explains the process of two kinds of reasoning: moral and virtue reasoning. He breaks down how we make decisions, and offers some helpful insight for better decision-making techniques. Dr. Thobaben offers a helpful, Wesleyan perspective.
How do you see the Holy Spirit at work in the world today? In the final part of this series, Leonard Sweet, Craig Keener, Tim Hughes, and Bruce Marchiano discuss the miraculous works and plans of the Holy Spirit.
In a recent article about what Wesleyans can learn from John Calvin, we received overwhelming positive feedback. As a response to that piece, we wanted to highlight a Calvinist perspective as we work toward a unified church through positive discourse despite our theological differences. Find out the things that Calvinists might find admirable about Wesleyans.
Should women be in leadership positions in the Church? Today Dr. Ben Witherington III offers scriptural support for women in leadership. He explains the “problem passages” and offers a Wesleyan perspective on the topic.
