The Theology of Sanctification and Resignation in Charles Wesley's Hymns

The Theology of Sanctification and Resignation in Charles Wesley's Hymns
Author: Julie A. Lunn
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2018-12-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1351167308

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Sanctification is a central theme in the theology of both John and Charles Wesley. However, while John’s theology of sanctification has received much scholarly attention, significantly less has been paid to Charles’ views on the subject. This book redresses this imbalance by using Charles’ many poetic texts as a window into his rich theological thought on sanctification, particularly uncovering the role of resignation in the development of his views on this key doctrine. In this analysis of Charles’ theology of sanctification, the centrality he accorded to resignation is uncovered to show a positive attribute involving acts of intention, desire and offering to God. The book begins by putting Charles’ position in the context of contemporary theology, and then shows how he differed in attitude from his brother John. It then discusses in depth how his hymns use the concept of resignation, both in relation to Jesus Christ and the believer. It concludes this analysis by identifying the ways in which Charles understood the relationship between resignation and sanctification; namely, that resignation is a lens through which Charles views holiness. The final chapter considers the implications of these conclusions for a twenty-first century theological and spiritual context, and asks whether resignation is still a concept which can be used today. This book breaks new ground in the understanding of Charles Wesley’s personal theology. As such, it will be of significant interest to scholars of Methodism and the Wesleys as well as those working in theology, spirituality, and the history of religion.

The Theology of Sanctification and Resignation in Charles Wesley's Hymns

The Theology of Sanctification and Resignation in Charles Wesley's Hymns
Author: Julie Ann Lunn
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2020-06-30
Genre: Hymns
ISBN: 9780367582326

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In this analysis of Charles' theology of sanctification, the centrality he accorded to resignation is uncovered to show a positive attribute involving acts of intention, desire and offering to God.

Charles Wesley on Sanctification

Charles Wesley on Sanctification
Author: John R. Tyson
Publisher: Francis Asbury Press
Total Pages: 360
Release: 1986
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

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Charles Wesley on Sanctification

Charles Wesley on Sanctification
Author: John R. Tyson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 351
Release: 1992-11-01
Genre: Sanctification
ISBN: 9780880192996

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Five Views on Sanctification

Five Views on Sanctification
Author: Melvin E. Dieter
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2011-04-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310872286

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Christians generally recognize the need to live a holy, or sanctified, life. But they differ on what sanctification is and how it is achieved. How does one achieve sanctification in this life? How much success in sanctification is possible? Is a crisis experience following one's conversion normal--or necessary? If so, what kind of experience, and how is it verified? Five Views on Sanctification--part of the Counterpoints series--brings together in one easy-to-understand volume five major Protestant views on sanctification: Wesleyan View – represented by Melvin E. Dieter Reformed View – represented by Anthony A. Hoekema Pentecostal View – represented by Stanley M. Horton Keswick View – represented by J. Robertson McQuilkin Augustinian-Dispensationalism View – represented by John F. Walvoord Writing from a solid evangelical stance, each author describes and defends his own understanding of the doctrine sanctification and then responds to the views of the other authors. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.

The Theology of John Wesley

The Theology of John Wesley
Author: Prof. Kenneth J. Collins
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 632
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1426728999

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A rich articulation of John Wesley's theology that is appreciative of the old and mindful of the new, faithful to the past and attentive to the present. This work carefully displays John Wesley's eighteenth century theology in its own distinct historical and social location, but then transitions to the twenty-first century through the introduction of contemporary issues. So conceived, the book is both historical and constructive demonstrating that the theology of Wesley represents a vibrant tradition. Cognizant of Wesley's own preferred vocabulary, Collins introduces Wesley's theological method beginning with a discussion of the doctrine of God. "In this insightful exposition the leitmotif of holy love arises out of Wesley's reflection on the nature of the divine being as well as other major doctrines." (Douglas Meeks)

A Plain Account of Christian Perfection

A Plain Account of Christian Perfection
Author: John Wesley
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2023-11-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

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A Plain Account of Christian Perfection by John Wesley is about the theory of perfection according to Christian theology. Excerpt: "1. WHAT I purpose in the following pages is, to give a plain and distinct account of the steps by which I was led, during the course of many years, to embrace the doctrine of Christian Perfection. This I owe to the serious part of mankind; those who desire to know all the truth as it is in Jesus. And these only are concerned with questions of this kind. To these I would nakedly declare the thing as it is, endeavoring all along to show, from one period to another, both what I thought, and why I thought so."

The Class Meeting

The Class Meeting
Author: Kevin M. Watson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2013-11-15
Genre: Methodists
ISBN: 9781628240580

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