The Offense: John Wesley’s Sermon “The Almost Christian”
Jeffrey Rickman … How many people in the pews on an average Sunday are scripturally-recognizable Christians? Not many at all, argues John Wesley. This sermon is highly offensive to anyone who wants to believe that salvation is as simple as a confession of faith. It strikes to the heart those ‘carnal Christians’ who wish to […]
… How many people in the pews on an average Sunday are scripturally-recognizable Christians? Not many at all, argues John Wesley. This sermon is highly offensive to anyone who wants to believe that salvation is as simple as a confession of faith. It strikes to the heart those ‘carnal Christians’ who wish to make room for sin in their lives, and for anyone who finds the notion of entire sanctification objectionable. I recorded myself delivering the sermon for those who would benefit from hearing or watching it: Continue Reading…..