The Good Work of Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification: John Wesley's Soteriological Explanation of Philippians 1:6
Numerous scholars have described John Wesley’s use of scripture as soteriological in orientation. This article discusses how this soteriological hermeneutic is present in Wesley’s explanatory note on Phil 1:6, a well-known Pauline text. The article highlights how Wesley’s brief note on this beloved...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Seminary
2018
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The Asbury journal
Year: 2018, Volume: 73, Issue: 1, Pages: 121-137 |
| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history KDE Anglican Church NBK Soteriology NBM Doctrine of Justification |
| Further subjects: | B
Bible. Philippians
Criticism, interpretation
B Wesley, John, 1703-1791 B Bible. Philipperbrief 1,6 |
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| Summary: | Numerous scholars have described John Wesley’s use of scripture as soteriological in orientation. This article discusses how this soteriological hermeneutic is present in Wesley’s explanatory note on Phil 1:6, a well-known Pauline text. The article highlights how Wesley’s brief note on this beloved text can provide readers with an entry point into a discussion of three theological themes Wesley held dear, the themes of justification, sanctification, and glorification. In this way, Wesley’s explanation of Phil 1:6 presents Wesleyans with a convenient way of reflecting on both Wesleyan hermeneutics and Wesleyan theology |
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| ISSN: | 2375-5814 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The Asbury journal
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.7252/Journal.01.2018S.06 |