The Four 'ALLs': Summarizing Wesleyan Theology

Classically, Wesleyan Christians summarized their message with four statements, each beginning with the word "All".

All need to be Saved. (Romans 3:23)
All can be Saved. (1 John 2:2)
All can know they are Saved. (Romans 8:14-16; 1 John 5:13)
All can be Saved completely, to the uttermost. (1 Thess. 5:23; Eph. 4:13)

[shortygreyhannah]

Four alls:
1. All need to be saved
2. All can be saved
3. All can know they are saved
4. All can be saved to the uttermost

[beparticular]

Daniel, thank you for taking the time to share this. God has saved me and as Wesley believed, we can live a life free from sin. Few churches preach this. Few preachers have experienced freedom from sin. Thank God for the cleansing blood of Jesus that allows this freedomin Him.

[ronlewis]

Thank you for this video. I've always had a difficult time accepting the limited atonement and unconditional election beliefs of Reformed Theology. This is the first I've heard of the four All's. Really makes sense.

[bmmk]

I'm an Eastern Orthodox, and I had heard from a number of individuals that Wesleyan Theology is the most similar Protestant Theology to Orthodox Theology. I'm out learning a bit about Wesleyan Theology to see if that's indeed true, and about all you said in this video could, in my perspective, be confused for Orthodoxy! It's really cool to see that!

[RichardDCook]

Thank you so much for this clear summation of Methodist beliefs. I was raised Methodist (Cornish Methodist miner family) but for some unknown reason my family stopped attending church when I was a youth, and my teenage years were spent churchless. (Happily the Holy Spirit continually worked in my life until I accepted Jesus as my Saviour.)

[sproggs]

Came to Christ via a Wesleyan pastor in 8/19 (RIGHT before the pandemic) and thankful to have others help clarify the nuances between denominations.

Also love that you're not afraid to have your HP books on display in the background!

[sketchbook]

Wesley's sermon, "Free Grace" is still one of the best sermons I've ever read on the subject of God's free grace versus Calvinism' eternal exhaustive decree... It obliterates Calvinism's understanding of these things.

[camerondavis]

Yes! Whenever I read the Torah, I’ve always felt like it was a promise god was making to us. I feel like people think that just because WE can’t do it that it can’t be done. But Jesus said that with God all things are possible! God did not say “you must be blameless before the Lord, your God” he says “You shall be blameless” meaning that if you believe what he’s said, you will be blameless. But like you said, it’s not because of our power or strength that we fulfill the promises that God made us, but by his grace, through Jesus Christ, our savior!

My biggest concern with Calvinism is that what I’ve read about it takes away all hope I have to evangelize and spread the Gospel to as many people as I possibly can. Knowing that anyone who believes can be saved gives me the hope that God can save my family and friends and coworkers, and neighbors and countrymen.

I am curious how Wesleyan theology resolves Romans 9, because personally, I think that is the only leg Calvinism has to stand on, and I personally don’t understand why the Bible would say “God so loved the WORLD”, if salvation was only for a chosen few?

[jimh]

Reverend that was a very helpful short lesson. I’m currently reading the First Global Methodist transitional Book of Discipline and your commentary makes a light easy subject. God bless you, sir.

[bretwalker]

I loved the presentation but I just wanted to tell you I have the same record player that's behind you 🤣 But yes, the 4 All's truly show the love and grace of God.

[darrendawson]

I go to a Wesleyan church you are so spot on the theology! God bless thank you for enlightening me!

[danstoian]

Lutherans and Methodists should be in complete fellowship. I feel the difference in complete sanctification are really minimal, because as the pastor explains, Methodists don't affirm a sort of cultish sanctification, but of a striving towards sanctification.

[del]

Hey Dan enjoying the videos, wondered if you could do a session on the books on your bookshelves behind you? I have some the same as well I can see. Bless you brother. From here in the Uk

[FriendofOnas]

I was raised in the Wesleyan tradition, I very often find myself confusing my desire to live a life of service with the need to be perfect. I sometimes place blame upon Wesleyan theology for the intense self-scrutiny I have. I can currently clearly see that making mistakes is okay, and that it's my friendship with Christ that holds the water. When I forget this I miss an opportunity to be an even better friend to Jesus.

[matthewsilver]

Great video! Even growing up in a Wesleyan church I learned a lot from you. Thank you!
The way you talk reminds me of Ted Cruz. Very engaging and compelling, thanks again.

[thinktank]

Hello. Thank you for the video. Is there a book recommendation that would address the For Alls?

[dfcoinc]

Thanks for this video, I am a Reformed Baptist and I am researching Wesleyan Theology.

I wouldn’t label myself a Calvinist but I do hold by the doctrine of

Thanks again!

[emryswilliams]

Wesleyan theology is really interesting, however, the Methodist denomination has started to fall away from Wesley's teachings, and even some of the biblical standards we must hold to. Therefore, I've found the Wesleyan denomination to be much more stable and biblical than the Methodists at this point. If anyone is looking to join any Methodist churches, I recommend trying to find a Wesleyan, or at least a traditional Methodist church instead.

[Kobelovan]

So if a person who believes they are entirely sanctified falls in sin. Does that mean they are no longer entirely sanctified?

[awakentotruthmichaelsmith]

I actually Just did a video on this same subject matter