The Mere Methodism Conference brought together world-class scholars and church leaders from across the Wesleyan world to explore the riches of our heritage, diving into the insights and contributions of faithful followers of Jesus Christ who have gone before us, and pointing us forward to a faithful future.
Participants gathered April 4-6 at the historic Lyceum in Alexandria, Virginia at the invitation of the John Wesley Institute. Below is video of text provided by Dr. Kenneth J. Collins who serves as Professor of Historical Theology and Wesley Studies, Director of the Wesleyan Studies Summer Seminar and Director of the Wesleyan Holiness Pentecostal Studies Center at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky.
Collins’ paper explores the influence of Thomas Cranmer on the life and thought of John Wesley and demonstrates that although the Moravians had helped Wesley to appreciate the wonders of free grace and sola fide, such influence in the end was only the instrument by which Wesley became reacquainted with the rich resources of his own Anglican tradition.
Additional talks from the conference will be posted in the coming days on the John Wesley Institute YouTube channel.
Downloadable podcast audio of this event is available on IRD’s SoundCloud account here:
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