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Luther & Wesley on Justification by Faith Alone

By Mark K. Olson. Abstract: When John Wesley became an evangelical Christian in 1738, his new understanding of justification by faith alone was directly influenced by Martin Luther, passed down...

The Doctrine of Justification in the Early Wesley

Cowman Lecture, 2021 Seoul Theological University, South Korea By Mark K. Olson. Abstract: The doctrine of justification is usually associated with John Wesley after his evangelical conversion in 1738. Few...

John Wesley’s Doctrine of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit: An Exegetical Study – Part Two

By Mark K. Olson. Abstract: After looking at Wesley’s Journal, sermons, and NT commentary in Part One to discern his views on Spirit baptism. In Part Two, we survey Spirit...

John Wesley’s Doctrine of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit: An Exegetical Study – Part One

By Mark K. Olson. Abstract: In this two-part study John Wesleys understanding of the baptism with the Holy Spirit is examined in detail. The phrase has been linked to a...

From the Beginning to the End: John Wesley’s Doctrine of Creation

By Mark K. Olson. Abstract: John Wesley is widely recognized for his contributions to the subject of soteriology (doctrine of salvation). Yet, his doctrine of creation serves as a backdrop...