Video Teaching 6 week class: Born Again: The Evangelical Theology of Conversion in John Wesley and George Whitefield (this class discusses Whitefield)
Dr. Sean McGever author of the book has graciously offered to teach it in a video class format over a 6 week period beginning Thursday, April 13 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM EST (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM each week). The book is technical and specific about the theology of each man meaning you will gain exact understanding of what each was attempting to do in their ministry.
The first six weeks cover Whitefield. Here are the class titles:
These are the topics each week:
- Apr 13
- Session 1: Intro & Conversion: Turning “to” and “from
- Apr 20
- Session 2: Preceding conversion: convinced, convicted, awakened
- Apr 27
- Session 3: Instantaneous conversion
- May 4
- Session 4: Continued evidence of conversion
- May 11
- Session 5: Conversion: baptism, assurance, and decrees of God
- May 18
- Session 6: Practical considerations: delivery and Whitefield sermon analysis
It's not necessary but it would help if your purchased the book beforehand. You can find it here: Born Again.
If you plan to attend simply send an email to info@sfoi.org saying you want to participate in the Born Again Class. Once you do that you will be sent the video conferencing link.
