John Wesley: The Biggest Danger Facing the Church

Why does Christianity sometimes seem to have so little effect on the lives of Christians? Why hasn’t it had a greater effect on the world?John Wesley asked that question more than two centuries ago. In his sermon “Causes of the Inefficacy of Christianity,” Wesley wrestled with a troubling reality: if Christianity is true and the gospel has the power to transform people, why do so many Christians seem largely unchanged?In this episode of Theology Project, I’m joined by Dr. Chris Bounds to explore Wesley’s answer. We discuss what Wesley believed was keeping Christianity from having its intended effect, the role of Christian doctrine and discipline, the importance of holiness, and number one problem that minimizes the effectiveness of the church.Along the way, we consider whether Wesley’s diagnosis still applies to the church today, and what he might say needs to change if Christianity is going to produce the kind of people the Bible envisions.Visit our Sponsor - Wesley Biblical SeminaryWant to engage even more?* Read the sermon: “Causes of the Inefficacy of Christianity”* Get Holiness: A Biblical, Historical, and Systematic Theology co-authored by Chris BoundsAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for supporting Theology Project through the Amazon links in this post.If Theology Project has been helpful to you, here are a few ways you can support the work:* Subscribe to receive new free articles.* Share an article with a friend or post it on social media.* Become a paid subscriber to help sustain and expand this ministry while gaining access to exclusive content.Every subscription, share, and recommendation helps more people rediscover the Bible they didn’t know they had.Theme music: “Steps” by Anno Domini Beats. Used with permission. Get full access to Theology Project at theologyprojectonline.substack.com/subscribe