The Meaning of Christian Security - D. Shelby Corlett

In this episode, we present a special audio adaptation of a theological classic: “The Meaning of Christian Security”, written in 1939 by David Shelby Corlett. A respected theologian, editor, and educator in the Church of the Nazarene, Dr. Corlett was known for his clarity, depth, and passionate commitment to scriptural holiness and sanctification.

This work is a rich and thoughtful exploration of what it truly means to be secure in Christ—not as a passive guarantee, but as a dynamic, ongoing relationship rooted in faith, obedience, and divine grace. Drawing deeply from Scripture and the Wesleyan-Arminian tradition, Corlett offers a vision of salvation that is both hopeful and profoundly responsible.

The essay is organized into five chapters, each unpacking a vital dimension of Christian security:

1. Security: A Divine Provision
2. What Is Eternal Life?
3. Security: A Vital Relationship
4. Security Through Co-operation
5. Its Scope

Whether you're a pastor, a student of theology, or simply someone longing to walk more closely with Christ, this timeless message offers clarity, encouragement, and challenge.

 

This document was accessed from the Wesley Center Online. 

The Wesley Center Online is a collection of historical and scholarly resources about the Wesleyan Tradition, theology, Christianity, and the Nazarene church hosted by the Wesley Center for Applied Theology at Northwest Nazarene University.

We are thankful for the work of Richard Thompson in overseeing this repository.

 

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