SOMETHING UNIQUELY WESLEYAN...
PASTOR DAVID J.

Below is an excerpt from a manuscript I prepared for a Methodist Doctrine class I participating.
At the heart of Wesleyan theology is the concept of Practical Divinity. Unlike speculative divinity, which focuses on theoretical and abstract ideas about God, Wesleyan theology prioritizes practical application. This means that the insights we gain from theological reflection are always intended to inform and transform our daily practices. The idea is that our understanding of God and salvation is deeply intertwined with how we live out our faith in
the world.

One of the key aspects of Wesleyan theology is its focus on Christian growth as a process. Salvation is not seen as a one-time event but as a continual journey toward a goal: the perfect love of God and neighbor. This angle focuses on the notion that Christian life is dynamic and ongoing, involving constant growth and transformation rather than static or completed states of being. Thus, Wesleyan theology emphasizes the importance of continuous Christian growth over one-time events such as meetings or revival services while not doing away with them.