The Way to Heaven

The Gospel According to John Wesley

Steve Harper

• Publisher: Zondervan
• Year: 2009
• Print ISBN:
  9780310252603
• eBook ISBN:
  9780310864615
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Christian Theology

Is There a Way to Heaven? The great evangelist John Wesley believed there is, and he developed his theology to help people make the journey from sin to salvation. In Wesley's "order of salvation," God's grace is the keynote from start to finish.The Way to Heaven is a twentieth-anniversary revision of John Wesley's Message for Today. Dr. Steve Harper presents Wesley's writings and the ideas of Wesley scholars in language that is clear and accessible but never simplistic. Written in the spirit of Wesley, here are "plain words for plain people."The heart of this book is a thoughtful and inspiring look at Wesley's theology of grace and its power to transform. Included are two new chapters. "Vision and Means" explores Wesley's mission and methods, and "To Serve the Present Age" considers the impact and relevance of his message today. In addition, an updated reading list facilitates further study, and questions at the end of each chapter stimulate personal reflection and small group discussion.Ideal as a textbook or for personal study and reflection, this book will advance your knowledge and piety as you travel "the way to heaven."

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• A Word About Referencing
• 1. A Pilgrim on the Way
• 2. The Root of the Problem (Original Sin)
• 3. The Power to Begin (Prevenient Grace)
• 4. The Turning Point (Converting Grace)
• 5. Transformation (Effects of Salvation)
• 6. Don’t Stop Now (Growth in Grace)
• 7. The Heart of It All (Christian Perfection)
• 8. The End of the Journey (Glorification)
• 9. All Together Now (The Church)
• 10. Vision and Means
• 11. Regeneration, Renewal, and Reform
• 12. To Serve the Present Age
• A Basic Bibliography for Wesley Studies
• About the Publisher
• Share Your Thoughts