What is holiness? I get that question frequently since the publication of Free to Be Holy. Here's how it's answered in the book: "God always does what’s right. He always does what he ought to do. For us, then, to be holy is to be formed in such a way that we consistently do what we ought to do—like God does" (3). To be holy is to embody the character of God. And that's the biblical vision for human life, start to finish. More here: amzn.to/40KPDol @OfficialSeedbed

We’ve been forgiven. We’ve been changed. But we still need saving. That’s central to John Wesley’s understanding of salvation. In my latest article, I explore why salvation is a process, not a one-off event—and why sanctification isn’t an optional add-on to the Christian life. Read it here: theologyprojectonline.substa…

What’s one thing you were taught about the Bible that you changed your mind about after studying it more closely? For me, it was the idea that salvation is primarily about going to heaven when we die. Taking bodily resurrection seriously changed how I understood the whole story. I’d love to hear yours.

Otherwise brilliant people are often deeply intimidated by the study of theology. I see this all the time in the church. They may have multiple degrees and a track record of academic professional excellence. But theology still feels like too much. Here’s the good news: you can learn theology just as you learned the field you work in. Read books. Read them again. Read more. Take the long view. Disciplined reading over the long term can help you become theologically competent. Oh, and make an appointment to talk theology with your pastor. It will be appreciated. I promise. Repost if you know someone who needs this encouragement.

When we think about Pentecost, we often focus on our personal experience of the Holy Spirit. But what if we’re missing the bigger picture? N. T. Wright reminds us that Pentecost isn’t just about individual experience. It’s about the fulfillment of God’s promises to Israel and his return to dwell among his people. In my latest article, I explore why both matter. Read it here: theologyprojectonline.substa…

What if God was at work in your life long before you ever believed in him? John Wesley thought he was. In my latest article, I explore three features of prevenient grace that help explain how God works in us before we come to faith in Christ. Read it here: theologyprojectonline.substa…

What if God was at work in your life long before you ever believed in him? John Wesley thought he was. In my latest article, I explore three features of prevenient grace that help explain how God works in us before we come to faith in Christ. Read it here: theologyprojectonline.substa…

So grateful for all who came out to celebrate and support the seminary students who receive scholarships from the Global Methodist Foundation of North Alabama. Learn more and join the movement here: gmfna.org/give

The new standard in Wesleyan systematic theology. youtu.be/P7_28aMHcso?si=2HNU…

John Wesley insisted that every Methodist preacher proclaim one doctrine “constantly, strongly, and explicitly.” Yet for decades, that doctrine was largely neglected in Methodist pulpits. What was it? And why is recovering it essential to the future of Methodism? Read my latest at Theology Project. Here: theologyprojectonline.substa…

Have you ever hesitated to take communion because you felt spiritually unprepared or unworthy? Many Christians avoid the Lord’s Table out of fear, pointing to 1 Corinthians 11 and the warning about eating and drinking judgment upon yourself. But what if avoiding communion is actually far more spiritually dangerous? In this clip, Dr. @RyanNDanker unpacks John Wesley’s pastoral response to that fear. Watch here: youtu.be/voX1F4e2QHI\ Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… Substack: theologyprojectonline.substa… Have you ever wrestled with feeling unworthy at the table? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! 👇

Does the Bible prohibit women from preaching, teaching, or leading in the church? That question deals with some difficult biblical texts. First Timothy 2 is often taken to prohibit women from leading as preachers and pastors. But the word translated “authority” isn’t the typical term for pastoral leadership. 1 Corinthians 11 assumes women speak authoritatively, yet 1 Cor 14 seems to command women to be silent. How do we understand these complicated passages? In Part 2 of my conversation with @PrestonSprinkle, we dig into these texts directly. What did Paul actually mean—and what do these texts require of Christians who take the authority of Scripture seriously? YouTube: youtu.be/Je9Zw6cs2Lw Substack: theologyprojectonline.substa… Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

What if one word in Romans 7 tells us that Paul isn’t describing the Christian life? “I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin” (Rom 7:14). Paul’s use of “spiritual” and “unspiritual” elsewhere gives us an important clue about the identity of the “I” in Romans 7. That’s the subject of my latest essay. Read it here: theologyprojectonline.substa…