Methodism (jan 1, 1703 – 0h 49min, jun 27, 2026 y)

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Wesley is squarely in the tradition of substitutionary atonement. While there are references to Christus Victor, they do not playa central role in his 56 WOOD: JOHN WESLEY'S USE OF THE ATONEMENT I 57 understanding of the atonement. Maddox notes that there are few military or ransom images in his references to the atonement, which is surprising given that the Book of Common Prqyer, from which Wesley often quotes, contains ample references to ransom.2 According to Lindstrom, the theme of the atonement as an act of deliverance is "implicit rather than explicit and found chiefly in the earlier sermons."3 At best, he links victory over Satan with penal substitution. For example, in his Explanatory Notes Upon the New Testament on Colossians 1 :14 he writes, "the voluntary passion of our Lord appeased the Father's wrath, obtained pardon and acceptance for us, and, consequently, dissolved the dominion and power which Satan had over us through our sins."

- Darren CUSHMAN WOOD John Wesl0':r Use of the Atonement

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