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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... was comparatively well informed about Wesley and the Methodists , that he was a responsible churchman and a good theologian — and that Wesley took him seriously ! prove of lay preachers.2 " Well , if they preach. 3 Introduction.
... was comparatively well informed about Wesley and the Methodists , that he was a responsible churchman and a good theologian — and that Wesley took him seriously ! prove of lay preachers.2 " Well , if they preach. 3 Introduction.
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... preach all sorts of error , discord and confu- sion ? It was past [ the devil's ] skill to make Tertullian a ... preacher.R This forced Smith to restate his point in slightly altered form : I had warned you against an impetuous zeal ...
... preach all sorts of error , discord and confu- sion ? It was past [ the devil's ] skill to make Tertullian a ... preacher.R This forced Smith to restate his point in slightly altered form : I had warned you against an impetuous zeal ...
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... preacher and author.17 In 1726 he was elected fellow of Lincoln College . This established his academic status in the university and assured him of financial security so long as he remained celibate.18 This exemption from economic ...
... preacher and author.17 In 1726 he was elected fellow of Lincoln College . This established his academic status in the university and assured him of financial security so long as he remained celibate.18 This exemption from economic ...
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... preaching in the churches . His zeal was unabated , and yet the results of his efforts were no more satisfy- ing than before . The inner reality and outward force of the gospel , be- lieved and preached never so faithfully , still were ...
... preaching in the churches . His zeal was unabated , and yet the results of his efforts were no more satisfy- ing than before . The inner reality and outward force of the gospel , be- lieved and preached never so faithfully , still were ...
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... preach faith till you have it and then because you have it , you will preach faith . " 6o At Aldersgate he had passed from virtual to real faith , from hoping to hav- ing . Edwards and Whitefield had shown him that the Word rightly preached ...
... preach faith till you have it and then because you have it , you will preach faith . " 6o At Aldersgate he had passed from virtual to real faith , from hoping to hav- ing . Edwards and Whitefield had shown him that the Word rightly preached ...
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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