Recently I came across an article about John Wesley and his relationship with George Whitefield.
http://www.sinnersinthehandsofanangryblog.com/2017/07/shut-up-wesley.html
Although I knew that Wesley was not a fan of Calvinism. I was not aware of just how anti-Calvinist he was. If the article actually represented Wesley correctly; I find it very hard to understand how Wesley and Whitefield could have been such good friends. They were such good friends that Wesley even officiated Whitefield’s funeral.
I have some Arminian friends, but if they started talking the way Wesley did against Calvinism; they would not be my friends for long. I was discussing this with a friend over coffee today and he told me he read that as a direct result of the influence of John Wesley, when George Whitefield returned from America to England. He found it hostile to Calvinism and he had a hard time preaching the Gospel.
A few quotes from Wesley.



Tom

1. The AUTHOR of conversion is the Spirit of God. Conversion is a work above man's power. We are 'born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man—but of God' (John 1:13). Never think you can convert yourself. If ever you would be savingly converted, you must despair of doing it in your own strength. It is a resurrection from the dead (Eph 2:1), a new creation (Gal 6:15; Eph 2:10), a work of absolute omnipotence (Eph 1:19).

2. The efficient CAUSE of conversion is both free grace, which is internal, and the merit and intercession of the blessed Jesus, which is external.

3. The INSTRUMENT of conversion is the Word and those who minister it.

4. The final END of conversion is man's salvation, and God's glory.

5. The SUBJECT of conversion is the elect sinner, in all his parts and powers, members and mind. Whom God predestinates, them only He calls (Rom 8:30). Revealed things belong to you; busy yourself in these, and not in unrevealed mysteries. Whatever the decrees of heaven may be, I am sure that if I repent and believe, I shall be saved.

~ John Flavel

A book review by Geoff Thomas of Hell's Best Revealed Secret by Elly Alchok Olare has been added to the "Book Reviews" section of The Highway website. In this book, Mr. Olare who was involved with the evangelical movement for 17 years takes a hard look at the methodology and message of what is known as "The Invitation System" or even more so the "Altar Call", which was made popular by Charles Finney. From the summary of the book in the review, I can heartily give an unreserved "AMEN!" Our thanks to Elly for writing this much needed book and to Geoff Thomas for providing the good review.

You can read Goeff Thomas' book review here: Hell's Best Revealed Secret.

Or, you can access it at your leisure from The Highway homepage and clicking on the "Book Reviews" link.

I am including a link on a subject that I have in the past few years been made aware of both by family and a few friends. This seems to be becoming a bigger deal, with people I know.
I have been asked to give my views on the subject. However, I have declined doing so basically because I know they probably will not like what I have to say. Experience tells me if I want to keep peace in the family, I probably should keep my mouth shut. Sigh…
Yet, in not giving a response it is probably saying a lot as well.
http://www.israelvideonetwork.com/w...re-fourth-blood-moon-mean-for-israel-us/
Applicable comments are appreciated.
By the way, this is not the first time I brought up the subject of blood moons on these boards.
Tom

“Convictions of conscience through the influence of God’s Spirit, consist in conviction of sinfulness of heart and practice, and of the dreadfulness of sin as committed against God’s terrible majesty, infinite holiness and hatred of sin … a sinner cannot be brought heartily to receive Christ as his Saviour who is not convinced of his sin and misery, and his own emptiness and helplessness and just desert of eternal condemnation.” - Jonathan Edwards