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Episode 35: Inerrancy (Part 1) Mar 20, 2018

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In this episode, we will be discussing the inerrancy of Scripture and what Arminius and Wesley wrote about this question. There is a lot of debate in Wesleyan circles today regarding this question. In an attempt to shed some light on the issue we are going to see what Jacob Arminius and John Wesley thought about inerrancy. It may not be a surprise to you but both Arminius and Wesley held to a view of Scripture that today would be described as "inerrancy." We will be relying on primary sources from Wesley and Arminius to prove our point. Stay tuned for next episode when we will continue this conversation.

Episode 34: Legalism (Part 2) Feb 20, 2018

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In this episode we will continue to discuss how legalism distracts Christians from true holiness. We will specifically focus on different regulations and rules that people are told they need to follow in order to be "holy." We will then look at what John Wesley thought regarding two specific things that groups tend to put regulations on: dress and alcohol. What were the views of Wesley on dress codes? Did he ever make a dress code for the Methodists? What were Wesley's views on alcohol? What were his thoughts on hard alcohol? What about beer and wine? You may be surprised what you find out in this episode. We will wrap things up with a discussion on Romans 14 and how love should guide our Christian liberties.

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"Methodist Origins: John Wesley and Alcohol"

By Ivan Burnett, Jr.

http://archives.gcah.org/handle/10516/3027

Episode 33: Legalism (Part 1) Feb 13, 2018

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In this episode we will be discussing how legalism distracts Christians from true holiness. Keeping in mind what was discussed in our last two episodes on Christian Perfection, we are going to discuss how legalism corrupts a true understanding of the doctrine of Perfect Love. But not only does legalism distract us from Perfect Love, it also leads us away from the Gospel. Of course, license or antinomianism is just as dangerous as legalism. We want to make it clear that John Wesley was not a legalist, he was concerned with the inner dispositions of the heart. Any external focus was always radically secondary to the state of the heart. We are going to jump into our discussion with a little help from Keith Drury. The article we look at is available on Seedbed.com. Find the link below.

"Nine Steps That Allowed Legalism to Distract Us from Holiness"

By Keith Drury

https://www.seedbed.com/9-steps-legalism-distraact-from-holiness/

Episode 32: Christian Perfection (Part 2) Jan 23, 2018

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In this episode we will continue to discuss the doctrine of Christian Perfection from an Orthodox Wesleyan-Arminian perspective. We will be discussing three main points in this episode that surround one significant theme: Christian Perfection is "Imperfect Perfection." We will discuss how Christian Perfection is NOT "sinless perfection." We will also discuss how the differences between the Latin and Greek terms for "perfection" make everything more confusing. And finally, we will discuss the debate concerning whether this work is "instantaneous" or "gradual." We hope you come away from this episode with a better understanding of this controversial and often confusing teaching.

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Episode 31: Christian Perfection (Part 1) Jan 16, 2018

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In this episode we will be discussing the controversial teaching of Christian Perfection in an attempt to "de-mythologize" the doctrine. It is our conviction on Remonstrance that Christian Perfection (Perfect Love) is an important doctrine for the Church, as long as it is taught accurately and in accordance with Wesley's teaching. We will be approaching this doctrine from the perspective of what Wesley taught and not what those who followed him taught. Unfortunately many who claimed to teach this doctrine in his name actually ended up changing the doctrine into something he would have never supported. We spend most of the episode defining Christian Perfection (Perfect Love). The best definition is simply, "Love Excluding Sin." We distinguish Perfect Love from "Sanctification" and talk about other issues related to this doctrine. Along the way we receive help from T.A. Noble, Randy Maddox, and Kenneth J. Collins. In the next episode we will continue our conversation so stay tuned.

Episode 30: A Very Molinist Christmas (Part 2) Dec 19, 2017

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Merry Christmas! In this episode of Remonstrance we will continue our discussion of Middle Knowledge. The specific question we will be investigating is if Jacob Arminius and John Wesley affirmed Middle Knowledge or not and if it fits in their overall theology. To do this we will be getting some help from Keith Stanglin, Thomas McCall, and Randy Maddox. Also, check out the article below by Barry E. Bryant.

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Article by Barry E. Bryant:

http://evangelicalarminians.org/molina-arminus-plaifere-goad-and-wesley-on-human-free-will-divine-omniscience-and-middle-knowledge/

Episode 29: A Very Molinist Christmas (Part 1) Dec 12, 2017

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Merry Christmas and welcome to the Remonstrance Christmas special! In this episode we will be discussing Middle Knowledge (Molinism) and see how two beloved Christmas stories assume the existence of Middle Knowledge. Both "Its a Wonderful Life" and "A Christmas Carol" would not be possible if it was not for Middle Knowledge. In our discussion we will be getting some help from Thomas Oden, Jerry Walls, and Joseph Dongell.

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Episode 28: Arminian Unity (Part 2) Nov 28, 2017

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How many differences are there between Reformed Arminians and (Orthodox) Wesleyan-Arminians? You would be hard pressed to find any. This episode is the second episode devoted to illustrating that the supposed difference between Wesleyan and Reformed Arminianism is really not there. Evangelical Arminians need to UNITE and our prayer is that God would use Remonstrance to help in doing so. As in last episode we will be reading through and discussing an article by Matthew Pinson to illustrate our point.

Links:

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/meet-a-reformed-arminian/

Episode 27: Arminian Unity (Part 1) Nov 14, 2017

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Are there really any differences between "Reformed" Arminianism and "Wesleyan" Arminianism? No, as long as you are talking about orthodox Wesleyan-Arminianism. This episode is devoted to illustrating that this supposed difference is really not there. You would be hard pressed to find significant differences between Arminius and Wesley on all significant theological doctrines. Evangelical Arminians need to UNITE and our prayer is that God would use Remonstrance to help in doing so.

Links:

"Meet a Reformed Arminian"

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/meet-a-reformed-arminian/

"Why Arminians Should Celebrate Reformation 500"

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/why-arminians-should-celebrate-reformation-500/

Remonstrance Total Depravity Episodes

https://remonstrancepodcast.com/2017/01/10/episode-11-arminius-and-total-depravity/

https://remonstrancepodcast.com/2017/02/07/episode-12-wesley-on-depravity/

Remonstrance Sanctification Episodes

https://remonstrancepodcast.com/2017/09/19/episode-23-sanctification-part-1/

https://remonstrancepodcast.com/2017/09/26/episode-24-sanctification-part-2/

"The Lord Our Righteousness" by John Wesley

http://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-sermons-of-john-wesley-1872-edition/sermon-20-the-lord-our-righteousness/

Episode 26: Reformation 500 (Part 2) Oct 24, 2017

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This month is the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation! It has been 500 years since Luther posted the 95 Theses which was the first act in the rescue of the Gospel. We are excited to celebrate here on Remonstrance and we think ALL Wesleyan-Arminians should be as well. In this episode we continue discussing an article that Vin wrote titled, "A Call for Wesleyan-Arminian Reformation." We then go over five principles for Wesleyan-Arminian Reformation: Ad Fontes, Positive Definition, Semi-Augustinianism, Standard of Orthodoxy, and Systematic Theology. Our apologies in advance that they are not in Latin. Also be sure to check out the links below:

"A Call for Wesleyan-Arminian Reformation"

https://remonstrancepodcast.com/2017/04/27/a-call-for-wesleyan-arminian-reformation/

The Fundamental Wesleyan Society

http://www.fwponline.cc

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