From Faith to Faith: John Wesley's Covenant Theology and the Way of Salvation - Softcover

Rodes, Stanley J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0227174283 ISBN 13: 9780227174289

Publisher: James Clarke, 2014

Synopsis

An insightful investigation into how John Wesley reworked the covenant theology of the Reformed tradition into a key element of his understanding of salvation.

The idea that covenant theology is profoundly influential in John Wesley's theological thought seems dissonant. What would an evangelical Arminian have to do with a theological framework that historically belongs to a reformed understanding of salvation? How could this possibly square with his ongoing conflicts with the Calvinism of his day? On the basis of compelling evidence from his sermons and correspondence, this investigation dares to explore the idea that covenant theology is part of the infrastructure of Wesley's thought. The discovery of its role in shaping his narrative of the way of salvation is surprising and intriguing. Wesley is not only informed of and fluent in covenant theology, but also thoroughly committed to it.

'From Faith to Faith' demonstrates that, with theological precision and discernment, Wesley appropriates covenant theology in a way consistent with both its primary theological features and his Arminianism. His distinctive view of 'the gradual process of the work of God in the soul' supplies valuable grist for further reflection, especially by those charged with the care of souls in the twenty-first century.

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About the Author

Stan Rodes (PhD) serves as Administrative Director for Global Clergy Development for the Church of the Nazarene. He is also a member of the adjunct faculty of Northwest Nazarene University.

Edition details

• Publisher: James Clarke
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0227174283
• ISBN 13: 9780227174289
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 266