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Episode 45: Wesley's Covenant Theology (Part 1) Aug 21, 2018

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In this episode we will prepare to discuss Wesley's Covenant Theology by defining Covenant Theology. To do this we will compare Covenant Theology to Dispensationalism by giving a brief introduction to both. This is by no means an exhaustive definition of either so please do not get upset if we leave something out. We will then interact a little with Dr. Vic Reasoner's Article, "An Arminian Covenant Theology." Check out the link below. We will also discuss how Dispensationalism is difficult to reconcile with Wesleyan-Arminian theology because of the possibility of covenants being broken. Stay tuned for next episode when we will dive into Wesley's Covenant Theology.

Article:

http://www.fwponline.cc/v18n2/v18n2reasonera.html

Episode 44: The Lord's Supper (Part 2) Jul 31, 2018

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In this episode we will discuss John Wesley's theology of the Lord's Supper. Along the way we will receive help from Kenneth J. Collins, Henry H. Knight, and Fred Sanders. We will be discussing how Wesley built upon the Spiritual Presence view of John Calvin and why the early Methodists even came to Communion with an attitude of expectancy! Communion is essentially the Holy Spirit brining Christ down to commune with us as we remember the sacrifice of our Savior. We pray this episode deepens and enlivens your understanding of the Lord's Supper.

Episode 43: The Lord's Supper (Part 1) Jul 24, 2018

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In this episode we will be jumping into the topic of the Lord's Supper (Communion) and what the views of John Wesley were on it. We will begin by laying the groundwork by discussing the differences between Transubstantiation, Consubstantiation, Memorial, and Spiritual Presence views. We will also discuss the theological development of the doctrine through the Middle Ages and into the Reformation period. Then we will discuss what John Wesley's views were on the Lord's Supper and how he personally practiced the Lord's Supper.

Link to Zondervan Academic Article:

https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/transubstantiation-consubstantiation-catholic-protestant/

Episode 42: Holy Spirit Baptism (Part 2) Jun 19, 2018

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In this episode we will continue our discussion on the role that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit played in the theology of John Wesley. Our discussion will primarily focus on the different views that came along after Wesley and how they influenced groups of people to move away from the teachings of Wesley himself. The people we will primarily be focusing on will be Asa Mahan, Charles Finney, and Phoebe Palmer. We will also be discussing some differences between Wesley and his contemporary John Fletcher as well.

If you are interested in learning more about John FLetcher's Dispensational Pneumatology check out J. Russel Frazier's Book:

https://www.amazon.com/True-Christianity-Doctrine-Dispensations-1729-1785/dp/1620326639

Episode 41: Holy Spirit Baptism (Part 1) Jun 12, 2018

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Ready for some Pneumatology? In this episode we will be discussing the role of the Holy Spirit in Wesleyan theology. We will specifically focus on what role the Baptism of the Holy Spirit played in the theology of John Wesley. Did Wesley teach that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit was a "Second Work of Grace" or did the Baptism of the Holy Spirit take place during Regeneration? Listen to find out.

Episode 40: Eschatology (Part 2) May 22, 2018

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In this episode we will be discussing the eschatological views of John Wesley. Our conversation will primarily surround his Postmillennial views. Wesley held to a very powerful eschatology that helped set fire to a century of revival. What would the church look like today if it embraced Wesley's Postmillennialism? "Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God, and I care not a straw whether they be clergy or laymen, such alone will shake the gates of hell and set up the kingdom of heaven upon earth." -John Wesley

"The Hope of a Christian World: Wesleyan Eschatology and Cultural Transformation" by Dr. Vic Reasoner

Link:

http://www.fwponline.cc/v25n1/The%20Hope%20of%20a%20ChristianWorld.html

Episode 39: Eschatology (Part 1) May 15, 2018

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It is time to talk about the end of the world! In this episode we will jump into the topic of Eschatology or the study of the "end times." We will start off by discussing the four major Eschatological positions: Historic Premillennialism, Dispensational Premillennialism, Amillennialism, and Postmillennialism. We will then discuss the eschatological positions of Jacob Arminius and John Wesley. Don't miss next episode when we go more in depth in regards to Wesley's eschatological position.

Episode 38: Young, Restless, Wesleyan (Part 2) May 01, 2018

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What would it be like for Evangelical Arminians and Evangelical Calvinists to work together for the sake of the Gospel? What would it be like for us to see one another as brothers? What if we "agree to disagree" and then work together to advance the Kingdom of God like Wesley and Whitfield did? John Wesley was a "hair's breadth" from Calvinism while remaining very far from the liberal English "Arminianism" of his time. Modern Wesleyan-Arminians should occupy the same exact space. May we adopt Wesley's spirit in today's theological landscape. Calvinists and Arminians have legitimate differences that there is nothing wrong with discussing, but it is best to do so as brothers. In this episode we also discuss Wesley's use of Puritan sources and how he edited the works of Puritans to share with the Methodists. Listen to this episode and then please share it with your Arminian and Calvinist friends.

Episode 37: Young, Restless, Wesleyan (Part 1) Apr 24, 2018

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How significant are the differences between Calvinism and the theology of John Wesley? Wesley claimed it was only "a hair's breadth." Yet many modern day "Wesleyans" are trying to run as fast and far away from Calvinism as they can. In this episode we discuss how Wesley actually called doing this "foolish and sinful." Unfortunately running away from Calvinism has led many to question Inerrancy and deny important doctrine such as Penal Substitution and Meticulous Providence. In this episode we discuss the significant difference between Wesley and liberalized "Anglican Arminianism" and how he was much closer to the Evangelical Calvinists in his work for the Gospel.

"John Wesley, A Faithful Representative of Jacob Arminius" by W. Stephen Gunter

https://oimts.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/2002-2-gunter.pdf

Episode 36: Inerrancy (Part 2) Mar 27, 2018

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In this episode, we will continue our discussion on Inerrancy with help from an article by Dr. Vic Reasoner. We will start with a recap of Wesley's views and then discuss the current views on Inerrancy throughout the Wesleyan-Arminian tradition. We will then spend time discussing an article by Dr. Vic Reasoner titled, "Do (Wesleyan) Arminians Believe in Inerrancy?" You can find the link to this article below.

Links:

"Do (Wesleyan) Arminians Beleive in Inerrancy?" by Dr. Vic Reasoner

http://defendinginerrancy.com/wesleyan-arminians-inerrancy/

"The Importance of Inerrancy" by Dr. Vic Reasoner

https://www.amazon.com/Importance-Inerrancy-Dr-Vic-Reasoner/dp/0976100398

FWS Podcast

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fws-podcast/id1337469850?mt=2

"Why Inerrancy is Compatible with Evangelical Wesleyanism" by Dr. Vic Reasoner

http://www.fwponline.cc/arm_extend/Inerrancy_02.pdf