As an ordained pastor in the United Methodist Church, I'm deeply sympathetic to the thinking of John Wesley (left). Here are three articles I wrote for the Wesleyan Theological Journal. At the time I write this, the first one is only available through the ATLA Religion Database. The other two are accessible both online and through the ATLA Religion Database.
"Wrestling with Marduk: Old Testament Parallels and Prevenient Grace." Wesleyan Theological Journal 48.2 (2013): 181-192. If you're using a university or library network with subscription to EBSCO's ALTA Religion Database, click here to access the article.
"Defending the Old Testament's Worth: John Wesley's Reaction to the Rebirth of Marcionism." Wesleyan Theological Journal 42.2 (2007): 28-51. Click to view.
"The Puzzle of Perfection: Growth in John Wesley's Doctrine of Perfection." Wesleyan Theological Journal 38.2 (2003): 124–142. Click to view.
"Wrestling with Marduk: Old Testament Parallels and Prevenient Grace." Wesleyan Theological Journal 48.2 (2013): 181-192. If you're using a university or library network with subscription to EBSCO's ALTA Religion Database, click here to access the article.
"Defending the Old Testament's Worth: John Wesley's Reaction to the Rebirth of Marcionism." Wesleyan Theological Journal 42.2 (2007): 28-51. Click to view.
"The Puzzle of Perfection: Growth in John Wesley's Doctrine of Perfection." Wesleyan Theological Journal 38.2 (2003): 124–142. Click to view.
An important and controversial topic in Wesleyan theology is the doctrine of Christian perfection. I wrote the entry on "perfection" in the Dictionary of Scripture and Ethics. Despite its title, it is (like all my work) far from perfect.