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The Means of Grace: How Methodists Practice the Christian Life
John Wesley taught that grace comes through means — specific practices that open the soul to the work of the Holy Spirit. Prayer, Scripture, the Lord's Supper, fasting, and Christian conference are not optional extras; they are the ordinary channels through which God works.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 2, 2026
The Story of Christian Theology: The Best Single-Volume Introduction to Historical Theology
The Story of Christian Theology by Roger Olson is a single-volume narrative history of Christian doctrine that traces how core beliefs and major creeds developed from the early church to the modern era, making it an ideal first textbook for historical theology.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 15, 2026
What Is the Methodist Confession? An Introduction to Wesleyan Doctrine
The Methodist Confession refers to the doctrinal standards of the Wesleyan-Methodist tradition, chiefly the 25 Articles of Religion adopted in 1784. This guide explains what Methodism confesses, why it matters, and how it shapes one of the world's largest Protestant families.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
March 21, 2026