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Study guides, historical commentary, and theological reflection on the Methodist Confession.

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methodistPrevenient Grace: The Wesleyan Key to Salvation

Prevenient Grace: The Wesleyan Key to Salvation

Prevenient grace is the Wesleyan answer to a hard question: if human beings are spiritually dead in sin, how can they freely respond to God? Wesley's answer — that God's grace precedes and enables every movement toward faith — is the cornerstone of Methodist soteriology.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

March 28, 2026

methodistWhat Is the Methodist Confession? An Introduction to Wesleyan Doctrine

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.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

March 21, 2026