In Evangelical Conversion Dr. Sean McGever focuses on a key aspect of evangelical theology: conversion. He begins by looking at the origin of the evangelical theology of conversion specifically through the ministries and teachings of John Wesley and George Whitefield. McGever then explores different dynamics that characterized the early evangelical view of conversion and compares that to the modern church’s understanding of conversion. He concludes the course by making some recommendations about how we could refocus and look at evangelical conversion in a new light by looking at where it began. This course will be beneficial for anyone who cares about evangelism and evangelical conversion.
Upon successful completion you should be able to:
Name the four periods of evangelicalism
Name several principle figures in each of the four periods of evangelicalism
List several words or phrases used for evangelical conversion
Identify the four features of evangelical foreshadowing that often preceded conversion
Identify the elements which were expected to follow conversion
Discuss the elements of conflict between modernism and evangelicalism
Describe the simplification of conversion in the modern era to the point of reductionism
Recount several recommendations for the time before, during, and after conversion to restore evangelical vibrancy
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and Course
Unit 1: Evangelicals and Conversion
Introducing Evangelicalism
Evangelicalism through the Years
Early Evangelical Conversion: Overview
Unit 2: Early Evangelical Conversion: John Wesley and George Whitefield
Introducing Early Evangelical Conversion: John Wesley and George Whitefield
The Nature of Early Evangelical Conversion
The Foreshadowing of Evangelical Conversion
The Moment of Evangelical Conversion
Ongoing Conversion: Good Works
Ongoing Conversion: The Place and Importance of Baptism and Assurance
Unit 3: Evangelical Conversion Following the Great Awakening
Evangelical Conversion in the Era of Expansion
Evangelical Conversion in the Last Century
Unit 4: Refocusing Modern Evangelical Conversion
Refocusing Modern Evangelical Conversion: Part 1
Refocusing Modern Evangelical Conversion: Part 2
Refocusing Modern Evangelical Conversion: Part 3
Conclusion
Conclusion to the Course
Title: Evangelical Conversion
Instructor: Sean McGever
Publisher: Lexham Press
Publication Date: 2021
Product Type: Logos Mobile Education
Resource Type: Courseware, including transcripts, audio, and video resources
Courses: 1
Video Hours: 2
Sean McGever (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is area director for Paradise Valley Arizona Young Life and adjunct faculty at Grand Canyon University. He trains Young Life staff and volunteers internationally.