Why a New Systematic Theology? with Tom McCall & Jason Vickers

In this episode of the More to the Story Podcast, I’m joined by theologians Tom McCall and Jason Vickers to discuss their new book, Love Divine: A Wesleyan Systematic Theology, recently published by Eerdmans.

Why write a full-scale and one-volume Wesleyan systematic theology now? Tom and Jason reflect on what gave rise to this project, and on the need for a doctrinal work that is both deeply rooted in the Wesleyan tradition and fully engaged with the broader Christian theological conversation. They explain how Love Divine seeks to bring clarity and rigor to core Christian doctrines while remaining attentive to Scripture, the classical creeds, and the needs of the contemporary church .

We also talk about the audiences they had most clearly in view. The book is written to serve students who are being formed theologically for ministry, as well as pastors who need a reliable doctrinal resource that connects theology to preaching, teaching, worship, and Christian life.

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