D. K. Matthews

Triumphant Death

Theology

“This truly clear, interesting, and readable book should be on the shelf and in the hearts and minds of anyone who is even marginally engaged with global evangelicalism, however defined, or Wesleyan-Arminian thought. Dr. Johnson’s enjoyable and fascinating tour of Wesley’s multi-layered theology of Triumphant Death not only demonstrates why Wesley’s theological thanatology is an absolutely essential key to understanding Wesley’s doctrine of holiness and entire sanctification, but it provides many correlate benefits: a lucid review of the fertile historical context; a critical integration with the ordo salutis; numerous insights concerning the challenging issue of dying children; a solid grounding for ministry to the dying; the significance and urgency of freedom from the fear of death for Christ-like pilgrims journeying to the resurrected cosmos; and a sensitive and realistic apologia for ‘dying well’ and navigating Triumphant Death.”