Harald Lindström preaches about the state of natural man determined by original sin, emphasizing John Wesley's view of man's nature as totally corrupt and inclined to evil, deserving God's wrath and damnation. Wesley's doctrine of salvation is intricately linked to his belief in prevenient grace, where God offers grace to all, enabling man to seek Him despite their sinful nature. The concept of inherent sin as an illness to be cured by God's grace is central to Wesley's theology, highlighting the need for sanctification and the restoration of God's image in man. Wesley's abridgement of the Thirty-nine Articles reflects his nuanced understanding of original sin and prevenient grace, balancing between orthodoxy and his individualistic approach.

Harald Lindström preaches about the importance of salvation through faith, emphasizing the distinction between justification and sanctification. He delves into Wesley's view of salvation, highlighting the foundational role of atonement in both forgiveness and the transformation of the soul. Wesley's doctrine stresses the necessity of repentance and its fruits as a precursor to faith, although faith alone is the immediate condition for justification. The sermon underscores the significance of sanctification as the ultimate goal of salvation, leading to a restoration of the soul to its original purity and divine nature.

Harald Lindström delves into Wesley's doctrine of salvation, emphasizing the process of sanctification and its structure within the individual's journey to salvation. Wesley's view combines both instantaneous elements, like justification and new birth, and gradual development, highlighting the stages a person goes through in their spiritual growth. Sanctification plays a crucial role in Wesley's theology, as it is not just a one-time experience but a continuous journey towards Christian perfection, involving repentance, faith, obedience, and works of mercy. The ultimate goal of the entire process of salvation is complete sanctification, leading to final justification and glorification.

Harald Lindström preaches about the importance and significance of Christian perfection according to John Wesley's doctrine. Wesley's view of salvation includes the idea of Christian perfection as a continuous theme in sanctification and salvation, essential for final justification and glorification. He emphasizes that Christian perfection is a higher plane in the Christian life, incorporating stages in the process of salvation, such as entire sanctification and perfect love. Wesley's doctrine of perfection is closely aligned with practical mysticism, emphasizing the need for surrender to God, obedience, and love as essential components of Christian perfection. He distinguishes between relative and absolute perfection, highlighting the continuous dependence on Christ for forgiveness and sanctification.

Harald Lindström preaches about the importance of Christian love, emphasizing that God's love to man initiates man's love to God and his neighbour. Love to God is seen as the foundation of sanctification, leading to a perfect union with Him. Neighbourly love is considered a necessary fruit of love to God, with both deriving from God's love. The idea of love is regulated, with self-love being a legitimate form of love when harmonized with love to God and neighbour. Wesley's ecumenical outlook stresses unity among Christians based on love, regardless of denominational differences.

Harald Lindström preaches on the concept of Final Salvation as a Work of God, emphasizing the importance of sanctification as a prerequisite for both present and final salvation. He delves into the necessity of faith and works in the Christian journey, highlighting the continuous growth in sanctification and the pursuit of perfection as essential elements. Lindström explores the convergence of present and final salvation in saving faith, stressing the significance of faith active in love and obedience. He addresses the balance between grace and human effort in salvation, emphasizing the synergistic relationship between God's grace and man's response.