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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... terms of his own background and context than in the light of the evolution of the Methodist movement after his death . That evolution constitutes a significant chapter in the history of Protestantism -- but it cannot be said to. PREFACE ...
... terms of his own background and context than in the light of the evolution of the Methodist movement after his death . That evolution constitutes a significant chapter in the history of Protestantism -- but it cannot be said to. PREFACE ...
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... death , and hiding a multitude of sins.9 Taken all together , these letters make plain that the salient traits of John Wesley's psychological character were well known . Even a stranger like John Smith recognized the fact that Wesley's ...
... death , and hiding a multitude of sins.9 Taken all together , these letters make plain that the salient traits of John Wesley's psychological character were well known . Even a stranger like John Smith recognized the fact that Wesley's ...
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... death . After his conversion and his consequent decision to prepare for ordi- nation , Wesley's education altered form but did not slacken its pace . Classics now gave over first place to Bible and theology . It was Wesley's way to read ...
... death . After his conversion and his consequent decision to prepare for ordi- nation , Wesley's education altered form but did not slacken its pace . Classics now gave over first place to Bible and theology . It was Wesley's way to read ...
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... death . It turned out , of course , that he had come at long last to the threshold of his true vocation . “ At four in the afternoon [ April 2nd ] I submitted to be more vile , and proclaimed in the [ Bristol ] highways the glad tid ...
... death . It turned out , of course , that he had come at long last to the threshold of his true vocation . “ At four in the afternoon [ April 2nd ] I submitted to be more vile , and proclaimed in the [ Bristol ] highways the glad tid ...
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... death — in London , March 2 , 1791 . From the organization of the first society until the day of his death , Wesley maintained his role as the sole leader of the Methodists , people and preachers . Thereafter , his persona was ...
... death — in London , March 2 , 1791 . From the organization of the first society until the day of his death , Wesley maintained his role as the sole leader of the Methodists , people and preachers . Thereafter , his persona was ...
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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 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 Oxford 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