Plain Truth for Plain People: The Folk Theology of John Wesley ("The Witness of the Spirit, I" (Sermon 10)

A Commentary on His Standard Sermons on Several Occasions

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The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God. - Romans 8:16 (sermon text)

John Wesley’s sermon “The Witness of the Spirit, I” is a theologically rich discourse. In this sermon, Wesley sets out to explore one of the most vital aspects of Christian experience—how believers can know that they are children of God. It is not only a pastoral question but a theological one, striking at the heart of Christian assurance. Wesley addresses this question with clarity, sensitivity, and deep biblical reflection, unfolding his doctrine of assurance through the internal testimony of the Holy Spirit.