Assurance of Faith
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Blessed Assurance Part 2
I wrote a lot about John Wesley (1703-1791) and his theology of assurance in EMCC History, “Blessed Assurance Part 1.” But the forebears of the Missionary Churches and the EMCC in the 19th century did not learn of Wesley’s teaching… Continue reading
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Blessed Assurance Part 1
Fanny Crosby wrote the gospel song that began, “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine…”1 Although she attended many churches in her lifetime, Frances Crosby van Alstyne was usually a member of Methodist congregations. The gospel song was written to a melody… Continue reading

