Theological “election” deals with God’s choices. For instance, the Bible refers to an election of: Christ (Isaiah 42:1; Luke 9:35; 1st Peter 2:6) National Israel (Deuteronomy 7:6; Isaiah 45:4) Jerusalem (1st Kings 11:13) Disciples (John…
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FWS Podcast: Lessons from Job (Part 6)
If you cannot see the players above follow this link: Apple Podcasts or this link: Stitcher In this series of episodes, Dr. Vic Reasoner will be sharing lessons from the life of Job. This is…
Book review: “Wesley One Volume Commentary: First Impressions” (review by Kevin Watson)
Please click on the link to read Kevin Watson’s review of the Wesley One Volume Commentary (Kenneth Collins and Robert Wall, ed.), available online from the reviewer’s blog: Wesley One Volume Commentary: First Impressions …
Did God Afflict Job? – An Arminian Looks at Job 13:15
This question is asked by one of our Society of Evangelical Arminian (SEA) members: Can anyone recommend an Arminian interpretation of Job 13:15, ‘Though he slay me, I will hope in him’? Is it purely…
FWS Podcast: Lessons from Job (Part 5)
If you cannot see the players above follow this link: Apple Podcasts or this link: Stitcher In this series of episodes, Dr. Vic Reasoner will be sharing lessons from the life of Job. This is…
Tom Kiser, “The Character of Pure Christianity” (Part 2)
This is the conclusion of an article begun in the last issue. It is an adaptation Tom Kiser made of John Wesley’s description of Christian perfection. By this fruit you will recognize him: he loves…
Richard Coords, “Elect”
Who are the “elect”? That is a frequently asked theological question. The answer is that it is a biblical term for those chosen by God for various reasons. Sometimes it is for service (1st Peter…
FWS Podcast: Lessons from Job (Parts 3-4)
If you cannot see the players above follow this link: Apple Podcasts or this link: Stitcher In this series of episodes, Dr. Vic Reasoner will be sharing lessons from the life of Job. These are…
Vic Reasoner, “Theological Uncertainty: A Critique of Ray Dunning’s Systematic Theology”
H. Ray Dunning is the professor of theology at Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville. He was commissioned to produce a systematic theology in the Wesleyan tradition that is true to the doctrinal standards of the…
Richard Coords, “Cognitive Dissonance and Double Predestination”
COGNITIVE DISSONANCE Cognitive dissonance occurs among Calvinists when they try to distance themselves from the inevitable conclusions drawn by the logical implications of their own systematic. One example is that Calvinists insist that God ordains…
FWS Podcast: Lessons from Job (Parts 1-2)
If you cannot see the players above follow this link: Apple Podcasts or this link: Stitcher In this series of episodes, Dr. Vic Reasoner will be sharing lessons from the life of Job. This is…
Joseph D. McPherson, “Modern Altar Methods: An Inadequate Substitute for the Methodist Class Meeting”
It would be altogether unwise for one to discount the testimonies of any who claim to have received help at an altar of prayer, especially if they give evidence of having been transformed in heart…
Richard Coords, “Doctrines of Grace”
The term “Doctrines of Grace” is a title Calvinists often use to identify their distinctive doctrines under the acronym for TULIP, such as signifying their belief in Elective Grace, Atoning Grace, Irresistible Grace and Persevering…
FWS Podcast: The Wesleyan Quadrilateral (Parts 1-2)
If you cannot see the players above follow this link: Apple Podcasts or this link: Stitcher In these episodes members of the Fundamental Wesleyan Society discuss the Wesleyan Quadrilateral.
Vic Reasoner, “The Misconception of Unconditional Love”
The Christian counseling movement often uses the phrase “unconditional love.” They say that God’s love is unconditional. What exactly is meant by this phrase? God warned in Genesis 6:3 that His Spirit will not strive…
Joseph D. McPherson, “How Is One To Seek The Experience Of Christian Perfection?”
Many examples could be cited that would trace the holiness movement’s departure from early Methodism’s heritage and teachings. One important example of such departure is found in the instructions currently given to those who are…
Joseph D. McPherson, “Adam Clarke’s Defense of Water Baptism”
The modern holiness movement has tended to place far less importance upon the sacrament of water baptism than did the New Testament Church. By so doing they have departed from a plain Scriptural pattern. In…
Video Interview with Luke Gowdy: “Do John 6 & 10 Support Calvinism?”
In this video, Luke Gowdy and Nicholas Noyola discuss the question, “Do John 6 & 10 Support Calvinism?” Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/kBSW6mQ1jhw?si=KspqV_edWXUv22dr
Richard Coords, “Determinism”
It is common for Calvinists to accuse non-Calvinists of misrepresenting Calvinism whenever we speak of it as “too deterministic.” For instance, Calvinistic apologist Matt Slick, stated in an online debate with Leighton Flowers that he…
Vic Reasoner, “Gliding With Grider”
The most recent attempt to state the Wesleyan interpretation of theology is found in Kenneth Grider’s A Wesleyan-Holiness Theology (Kansas City: Beacon Hill, 1994). Among Grider’s positive contributions: 1. He interprets “the old man” as…
