While Wesleyan theology does not teach or imply Universal Salvation it does teach Universal Grace. The scope of grace is seen as being wider than it might be from some other points of view. Read More...

Tags: Hopeful Inclusivism, Salvation, Randy Maddox, Daniel Steele, Mallalieu, grace, The Unevangelized, John Wesley

A brief quote from John Wesley. Read More...

Tags: Quotations, Hopeful Inclusivism, Salvation

For a long time, I felt like I was kind of a nomad. I am still reminded of the fact every time someone asks me "Where are you from?" It’s not supposed to be a difficult question.
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Tags: Home, Salvation

Nice little sermon outline from yesterday’s post, huh? Yes, but it’s missing something. At the time, I was very consciously leaving out point #5: The Means of Reconciliation. Read More...

Tags: Cross, Colossians, Reconciliation, Salvation

The apostle Paul has been emphasizing the greatness of Christ. The verses just before this speak of Christ as the Head of the Church. Paul now personalizes the message: reminding his readers of the way Christ has changed their lives: reconciling them to God. Read More...

Tags: Colossians, Reconciliation, Salvation

The apostle’s prayer is followed by a statement about the Gospel’s effect on his readers’ lives. Read More...

Tags: Colossians, Kingdom of God, Salvation

“Thus the condition necessary to final salvation coincides fairly closely with that necessary to the maintenance of the Christian life in general. In both cases it is a matter of the faith active in love.” Read More...

Tags: Eschatology, Salvation, Harald Lindström, holiness theology

Here's a great old article about Methodism and what the Methodist churches teach — and seek to live. The author summarizes the things that have made Methodism a distinctive movement within Christianity. Read More...

Tags: Mallalieu, holiness theology, methodism, Miracles, Atonement, faith, Salvation, Regeneration, Hopeful Inclusivism