John Wesley's Message for Today [Paperback]

Steve Harper (Author), Ben Chapman (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 7, 1983

This short book presents the themes of Wesleyan theology in clear, contemporary language and is useful as a textbook or for personal reflection and study.

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After two hundred years of influence, Wesley's teaching continues to be a source of inspiration and guidance to Christians of many denominations. Dr. Steve Harper has provided a fresh, new introduction to John Wesley's teaching. Churches in the Wesleyan tradition (as well as others) have developed a new interest in getting back to these spiritual roots of their faith and practice, and this book provides a basis for understanding Wesley. More than a mere literal reproduction of eighteenth-century Wesleyan theology, this book offers a dynamic and practical introduction to Methodism. It reminds us of the Wesley we have forgotten and shows how Wesley promoted scriptural Christianity. It should be obvious from the following chapter titles that the themes of Wesleyan theology are presented in clear, contemporary language just as Wesley would have done if he were writing today--plain words for plain people - Meet John Wesley - The Root of the Problem (Original Sin) - Power to Begin (Prevenient Grace) - The Turning Point (Converting Grace) - Transformation (Effects of Salvation) - Don't Stop Now (Growth in Grace) - The Heart of It All (Christian Perfection) - The End of the Journey (Glorification) - All Together Now (The Church) - Renewal, The Wesley Way - A Basic Bibliography for Wesley Studies

About the Author

Steve Harper (Ph.D., Duke University) is Vice President and Dean and Professor of Spiritual Formation and Wesley Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 146 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company (April 7, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310457114
• ISBN-13: 978-0310457114
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,176,263 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Steve Harper, PhD, founding Vice President and Dean of the Florida-Dunnam campus of Asbury Theolgical Seminary in Orlando, is currently the Professor of Spiritual Formation and Wesley Studies. He is the author of fourteen books, and has co-authored seven others. Among them are The Way to Heaven, Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition, Talking in the Dark, and A Pocket Guide to Prayer. Dr. Harper and his wife, Jeannie, live in Winter Springs, Florida. They have two grown children and two grandchildren.

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully new approach to John Wesley's teachings, September 27, 1998

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This review is from: John Wesley's Message for Today (Paperback)

This book offers a great insight to Methodism. The true Wesley comes out in this book. A Must read for any christian of any denomination!

3.0 out of 5 stars Wrong assessment, January 20, 2009

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This product was shipped rapidly and handled well. The problem was that the book had been designated in "very good shape." There was no mention of the fact that there was a great deal of underlning in the book. I would have chosen a different book if I had known this fact.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great John Wesley Book!, January 12, 2009

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Jonathon D. Eller "Jonathon Daniel" (Asheville, NC) - See all my reviews
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I really enjoyed this book, it is a great book to learn the theology of John Wesley. Easy to read!