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Healing and Renewal
Wesley's understanding of "This Great Salvation" as Healing and Renewal.
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Pardon and Participation
Wesley's understanding of "This Great Salvation" as Pardon and Participation.
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School of Wesleyan Studies Podcast Episode 1
Dr. Nathan Willowby, Dean, College of Christian Ministry, and Music, Theatre, & Dance at Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana, joins Dr. Cliff Sanders for the initial School of Wesleyan Studies Podcast.
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Ep 3 (OKC): Jesus in Focus
It’s easy to lose focus when we become familiar with things and the same is true for Jesus. The longer we’ve known him, the harder it can be to see him “in focus”. Watch this message from Pastor Cliff Sanders to be reminded who Jesus is and why it’s so important to see him clearly.
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Wesley's view on Holiness
Wesley believed that the essential characteristic of God was his Holy Love; what is holiness, then?
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Holy Love and the Reality of Sin
God as Holy Love is essential to Wesley; how does the reality of sin play into it?
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God as Holy Love
The defining characteristic of Wesleyan Theology is God as Holy Love.
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Wesley's North Star
John Wesley had one true north star in his theology.
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Atonement: Essential Considerations
Atonement has several different meanings and definitions, but how did John Wesley view it?
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Features of Atonement Theories
The various atonement theories have several distinctive features that are important to understand.
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Doctrine of Atonement
To understand Wesley's theology, you need to understand the doctrine of atonement. Atonement has three essential characteristics - removal, reconciliation, and reach.
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How expansive is atonement?
Wesley had a specific view of who may participate in the atonement.
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Wesley's Christo-centric View of Atonement
Wesley's view of atonement is different than some, but revolves around Christ.
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Is ignorance sin?
If people are ignorant of God's law, are they somehow exempt of guilt?
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Willful Transgression
Benefits of Wesley's specific understanding of sin as willful transgression of the known law.
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What is sin?
John Wesley had a very specific view and definition of sin.
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Heritage of the Hymns Tour Documentary
Join Pastor Larry Harrison and the Voices of Crossings Choir, Dr. Cliff Sanders with the School of Wesleyan Studies, & Senior Pastor Marty Grubbs on a journey through England as they explore the rich heritage of John Wesley and the stories behind some of the most famous hymns of all time.
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Determining Truth Claims: A Wesleyan Approach
Based on Wesley's approach Albert Outler has suggested that there is a way Wesley determined if something was true and should be adopted
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The Human Condition and God's Grace, Part 2
Wesley's understanding of the human situation and how God's grace addresses our situation, part 2
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The Human Condition and God's Grace, part 1
Wesley's understanding of the human situation and how God's grace addresses our situation, part 1
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Wesley's Optimism of Grace as Power
John Wesley taught that God's Grace was not limited to Pardon but also included Power. Having both views guard against Legalism and License when it comes to understanding Grace