Robbie Brown, M.Th. (The Queen's University, Belfast [Belfast Bible College]), ' "Till in heaven we take our place": The Eschatology of John Wesley'
Robbie began his research at Nazarene Theological College in September 2009 with Dr Thomas Noble as primary supervisor. He has described his project as follows: 'My research topic is the end-time eschatology of John Wesley, focusing primarily on his understanding of the millennium. His views on Revelation 20 - and indeed those of his fellow Methodists - have often be the subject of debate. My thesis will aim to discern whether or not he hoped for a widespread acceptance of the Gospel on earth, before the Lord's return. This will form the major part of my research. However, I will initially give preliminary attention to Wesley’s doctrine of Christian perfection as an example of his ‘realized’ eschatology. This is because Wesley understood holiness eschatologically, i.e. Christ’s coming is also a present possession in the life of the believer - Christians are perfected in love on earth as preparation for their eternal presence with God'.
Robbie has a MA (Hons) in History from the University of St Andrews, a MA in Paleography and Archive Administration from the University of Liverpool, and a MTh in Biblical Studies (Johannine Literature) from The Queen's University, Belfast (Belfast Bible College). He has worked as an archivist for eight years at the National Archives of Scotland and as a museum curator, setting up a small local mining museum in Fife, eastern Scotland.
Email: robbielfc@hotmail.com
