In this Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. John Oswalt shares how the Holy Spirit is given to empower our lives so that we may fulfill the new covenant God has for his people. In this way, he demonstrates that there is clear continuity between the presentations of the Spirit of God in the Old and New Testaments.
In this video interview, Larry Wood hosts Pentecostal scholar Frank Macchia as they discuss the connection between John Wesley and Pentecostalism. Among the topics are Wesley’s Aldersgate experience and the commonalities between Pentecostal and Wesleyan spirituality. (Part III)
In this video interview, Larry Wood hosts Pentecostal scholar Frank Macchia as they discuss the connection between John Wesley and Pentecostalism. Among the topics are Wesley’s Aldersgate experience and the commonalities between Pentecostal and Wesleyan spirituality.
Jesus assumes that his followers fast regularly. When he taught his disciples about it he was careful to say, “When you fast,” not, “If you fast.” The Church has always considered fasting a non-negotiable means of grace; a practice whereby the Holy Spirit enlarges our capacity for more of the presence, power and love of God. JD Walt explores five points of fasting guidance.
Christian transformation: a goal oft-mentioned, yet little understood and maybe even less experienced. However scholars interpret the significance of John Wesley’s Aldersgate moment, most folk in the Wesleyan family have heard the story and recognize it as an example of the powerful change that Christ can effect in us.
What is sanctification? This post is a chapter from Dr. Timothy Tennent’s book, 30 Questions: A Short Catechism on the Christian Faith available for purchase from our store. This resource makes for a great teaching tool in local
In this article, Anthony J. Headley shares the reason for his recent book, Getting It Right: Christian Perfection and Wesley’s Purposeful List (Emeth Press, 2013) and explains the rationale behind John Wesley’s famous doctrine known
One of the things that contributed to the quick spread of Methodism in its early days was the class meeting. Wesley was very intentional and particular about placing individuals into these small groups in order
Last week we interviewed Jason B. Hood about his new book Imitating God in Christ (IVP Academic, 2013). Read the interview here. Purchase the book here. The following is part of his introduction to the
Jason B. Hood recently authored Imitating God in Christ: Recapturing a Biblical Pattern (IVP Academic, 2013). We are pleased to provide this interview with him about his work. Next week we’ll offer a free chapter
What Is the Order of Salvation? What Is Prevenient Grace? What Is Convicting Grace? What Is Justifying Grace? What Is Sanctifying Grace?
Wesleyan theology is powerful in that it mediates the salvific graces of Jesus Christ in an abundant way, such that people are transformed. Those most in need of grace can get free. Also, Wesley’s message
