John WesleyOxford University Press, 1980 M11 13 - 528 pages A major figure in eighteenth-century Christianity, John Wesley sought to combine the essential elements of the Catholic and Evangelical traditions and to restore to the laity a vital role in church life. He began one of the most dynamic movements in the history of modern Protestantism, a movement which eventually produced the Methodist churches. This volume offers a representative selection of theological writings by Wesley and includes historically oriented introductions and footnotes which indicate Wesley's Anglican, patristic, and biblical sources. |
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... particular parties and opinions which seemed to him to threaten the truth and efficacy of the gospel in the circumstances of the Revival . In the notes more attention is paid to Wesley's " sources " and con- temporaries than to his ...
... particular parties and opinions which seemed to him to threaten the truth and efficacy of the gospel in the circumstances of the Revival . In the notes more attention is paid to Wesley's " sources " and con- temporaries than to his ...
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... particular denomination . It is in some such perspective as this that he is presented here - fully and fairly enough ( it is hoped ) to demonstrate that he shares and contributes to the common concerns of A Library of Protestant Thought ...
... particular denomination . It is in some such perspective as this that he is presented here - fully and fairly enough ( it is hoped ) to demonstrate that he shares and contributes to the common concerns of A Library of Protestant Thought ...
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... particular which related to " purity of intention . " In- stantly I resolved to dedicate all my life to God , all my thoughts and words and actions , being thoroughly convinced there was no me- dium , but that every part of my life ...
... particular which related to " purity of intention . " In- stantly I resolved to dedicate all my life to God , all my thoughts and words and actions , being thoroughly convinced there was no me- dium , but that every part of my life ...
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... particular sect or party - it is the farthest thing from our thoughts- but as messengers of God , to those who are Christians in name but hea- thens in heart and life , to call them back to that from which they are fal- len , to real ...
... particular sect or party - it is the farthest thing from our thoughts- but as messengers of God , to those who are Christians in name but hea- thens in heart and life , to call them back to that from which they are fal- len , to real ...
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... particular cure , but have an indeterminate commission to preach the Word of God in any part of the Church of England . I do not therefore conceive that , in preaching here by this commission , I break any human law " ( Moore , Life , I ...
... particular cure , but have an indeterminate commission to preach the Word of God in any part of the Church of England . I do not therefore conceive that , in preaching here by this commission , I break any human law " ( Moore , Life , I ...
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Aldersgate antinomianism apostle Arminian baptism baptized believe believeth blessing blood brethren called Calvinists Charles Wesley children of God Christian Perfection Church of England circumcision command covenant death decree desire devil doctrine earth edition election eternal evil faith Father fear fruit give glory God's gospel hath heart heaven Holy Ghost Homilies Jehonadab Jesus Christ John Wesley Journal justified Letters live Lord Lord's Supper manner means of grace mercy Methodist Moravian nature never obey ordinances outward Paul persons Peter Böhler plain prayer preach preachers reason receive religion repentance reprobation righteousness sacraments saith salvation sanctified saved Scripture sense Sermons Sugden sinners sins societies soul speak Spirit suppose thee theological therein things thou thought tion true truth unconditional election unto Wesley's whole witness words