Biblical Truth

Question 1

Respond to the assignment in this week’s Dialogue (Group Discussion) area in Blackboard.

In the excerpt, “Witness of the Spirit” (Kerr, pp. 191-192), John Wesley sets out to find a “middle way” between the twin dangers of “mere formality,” on the one hand, and “wildness of enthusiasm” on the other with respect to the important biblical truth that “The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God” (Romans 8:16, ESV).

• Considering the relevant reading in Kerr (along with other sources), briefly elaborate on Wesley’s thought concerning this “momentous truth” of the “testimony of the Spirit” and how to live in light of it.
• Then, provide an illustration/example of one of the dangers that Wesley seeks to avoid and tell how it might be circumvented.
• Finally, briefly compare/contrast Wesley’s thought with an aspect of Jonathan Edwards’ thinking (in the excerpt, “True Religion and True Affections,” Kerr, 199-201).
• 1) 200 – 300 Words2) APA Format3) 2 of the text books must be used
  • A Concise History of Christian Thought, rev. ed. (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2006), Tony Lane (ISBN-10: 0801031591; ISBN-13: 9780801031595).
  • Pocket History of the Christian Church (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2002), D. Jeffrey Bingham (ISBN-10: 0830827013; ISBN-13: 9780830827015).
  • Readings in Christian Thought, 2d ed. (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1990), Hugh Kerr (ISBN-10: 0687355478; ISBN-13: 9780687355471).

Question 2

The student is to read The God who is there, and have to write 6-page book review. More clear instructions will be given to the students during class. The paper will be due by the end of the semester. Proper style and formatting are expected (see latest edition of Kate L. Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations). Papers ought to be error-free and reflect quality research and careful, critical analysis and articulation.