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This month is the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation! It has been 500 years since Luther posted the 95 Theses which was the first act in the rescue of the Gospel. We are excited to celebrate here on Remonstrance and we think ALL Wesleyan-Arminians should be as well. After talking about why it is important for Wesleyan-Arminians to celebrate Reformation Day we discuss the impact of Luther on the conversion, ministry, and theology of John Wesley. We then move on to discuss the need for reformation within Wesleyan-Arminian theology as we move into the 21st century and what we could learn from the Protestant Reformation when doing so. To do so we will be reading through and discussing an article that Vin wrote. Check out the link below.

Links:

Reformation Day Episode

https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/remonstrance/e/48095346?autoplay=true

Seven Minute Seminary (Kenneth J. Collins)

https://remonstrancepodcast.com/2017/04/27/a-call-for-wesleyan-arminian-reformation/

"A Call for Wesleyan-Arminian Reformation"

https://remonstrancepodcast.com/2017/04/27/a-call-for-wesleyan-arminian-reformation/

In this episode we will continue discussing the doctrine of sanctification from a Wesleyan-Arminian perspective. To do so we will be continuing to working through an article by Chris Bounds specifically about sanctification. There are three major perspectives on sanctification in Wesleyan-Arminian theology: the "shorter" way, the "middle" way, and the "longer" way. in this episode we will focus on the "middle" way and the "longer" way. John Wesley could honestly be read supporting either of these positions. We will contrast Wesley's understanding of sanctification compared to that of Phoebe Palmer with the help of Henry H. Knight, Kenneth J. Collins, and Thomas C. Oden. We will then discuss which views of sanctification we each hold to. Is it the "middle" way? The "longer" way? Or is it a combination of both?

Links:

Remonstrance t-shirt store

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Chris Bounds Article

https://repository.asbury.edu/handle/11415/835

In this episode we will be discussing the doctrine of sanctification from a Wesleyan-Arminian perspective. To do so we will be working through another article by Chris Bounds specifically about sanctification. There are three major perspectives on sanctification in Wesleyan-Arminian theology: the "shorter" way, the "middle" way, and the "longer" way. In this episode we will be focusing on the "shorter" way that was championed by Phoebe Palmer during the 19th Century. We will discuss her ideas and then compare her perspective to the teaching of John Wesley. Hint, they are NOT the same thing. In the next episode we will look at the "middle" and "longer" way so stay tuned.

Links:

Remonstrance t-shirt store

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Chris Bounds Article (academic article we are using)

https://repository.asbury.edu/handle/11415/835

Chris Bounds Article (great article with nice graphics)

https://repository.asbury.edu/handle/11415/838

In this episode we will continue our journey through the Spectrum of Salvation according to the article by Chris Bounds. In this episode we will focus on the two theologies on the "God" side of the spectrum: Semi-Augustinianism and Augustinianism. We will also touch on "Soft" Semi-Augustinianism as well. We will spend some time discussing the implications of these two soteriological systems with a specific focus on the role of the means of grace in salvation. With the release of this episode the Remonstrance t-shirt store has also been launched! Follow the link below to the store.

Links:

Remonstrance T-shirt Store:

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Chris Bounds Article:

https://repository.asbury.edu/handle/11415/977

Other Chris Bounds Articles:

https://repository.asbury.edu/handle/11415/832

In this episode we will begin our journey through the Spectrum of Salvation according to an article by Chris Bounds. In this episode we will focus on the two theologies on the "man" side of the spectrum: Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism. We will also touch on "Soft" Semi-Pelagianism as well. We will spend some time discussing what salvation looks like according to Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism. Throughout the episode we will be discussing both theology and Church history. Also, if you pre-ordered a Remonstrance t-shirt there is some important information for you.

Links:

Chris Bounds Article (free to download):

https://repository.asbury.edu/handle/11415/977

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https://remonstrancepodcast.com/2017/08/22/remonstrance-t-shirts/

Now it is John Wesley's turn. What did Wesley have to say about free will? Is his understanding also better understood as "freed" will? Spoiler Alert: Wesley did not believe that humans have natural free will but that free will is a gift of divine grace. Some things in this episode may surprise you a little and your Calvinist friends even more. Wesley was for the most part "Augustinian" in his understanding of free will and he relied on the Pre-Augustinian Church Fathers as well. As usual we will be looking to Kenneth J. Collins and Thomas C. Oden. Buy their books on the theology of John Wesley! You can find them all under the "Theologians and Resources" tab. Find a link below...only five months until Christmas. It is not too early to put some on your list.

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Is it true that Calvinists believe in predestination and Arminians believe in free will? Not really. In this episode we discuss what Arminius really believed about free will and how it is better understood as freed will. We will also talk about whether Arminius and Wesley would side with Erasmus or Luther in the free will debate. Hint, they would side with the German. Throughout our discussion we will be jumping into both primary and secondary sources. Don't miss the next episode where we will do the same for Wesley.

Links:

http://www.anthonylabruno.com

https://oimts.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/2002-2-gunter.pdf

http://wesley.nnu.edu/arminianism/the-works-of-james-arminius/volume-1/public-disputations/disputation-11-on-the-free-will-of-man-and-its-powers/

In this episode we will be revisiting the topic of Open Theism and specifically focus on how Open Theism differs from Wesleyan-Arminian Theology in regards to the doctrine of foreknowledge. To do this we will be reading through a large number of quotes by Open Theists to see what they have to say in regards to foreknowledge. Then we will jump into what Jacob Arminius and John Wesley had to say about foreknowledge. Hopefully, by the end of the episode, you will see a clear contrast between Open Theists and Wesleyan-Arminian theology in regards to foreknowledge...God already knows that you will.

In this episode we will be revisiting the topic of Open Theism and specifically focus on how Open Theism differs from Wesleyan-Arminian Theology in regards to Meticulous Providence. We will first illustrate the beliefs of Open Theists by quoting Open Theists. We will then introduce the Wesleyan-Arminian perspective based on a combination of secondary sources and primary sources. Along the way we look into a very interesting exchange that took place between Roger Olson and Thomas Oden over Open Theism. This conversation will continue in our next episode so stay tuned.

Links:

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/rogereolson/2017/06/memories-thoughts-thomas-oden/

http://dsntl8idqsx2o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2013/03/classical-arminianism-and-open-theism.pdf