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Social Holiness: Why Methodism Emphasizes Community
Wesley famously wrote that 'there is no holiness but social holiness.' Far from being a slogan for political activism, this phrase captures Wesley's conviction that Christian sanctification cannot happen in isolation.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
June 13, 2026
The Wesleyan Quadrilateral: Scripture, Tradition, Reason, Experience
The Wesleyan Quadrilateral names the four sources Wesley used in theological reflection: Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience. Understanding their proper order prevents serious error.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 30, 2026
Prevenient Grace: Wesley's Answer to Total Depravity
Wesley affirmed original sin and total depravity but refused Calvinist double predestination. His answer was prevenient grace - the grace that goes before, restoring to all persons the ability to respond to God.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 23, 2026
John Wesley's Three Simple Rules: A Guide to Holiness
John Wesley gave his Methodist societies three simple rules: Do no harm, do good, and attend upon all the ordinances of God. Simple as they sound, these rules encode a rich theology of sanctification.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 16, 2026