John WesleyA 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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... fathers : Ignatius , Clement , Macarius , Ephraem Syrus , and others . His theological reading and reflection scarcely slowed over the span of six decades — but it was constantly controlled and guided by his practical concerns . He was ...
... fathers : Ignatius , Clement , Macarius , Ephraem Syrus , and others . His theological reading and reflection scarcely slowed over the span of six decades — but it was constantly controlled and guided by his practical concerns . He was ...
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... Fathers of the Christian Church , 1st ser . , Philip Schaff , ed . ( New York , 1886-90 ) Nicene and Post - Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church , 2d ser . , Philip Schaff and Henry Wace , eds . ( New York , 1890-1900 ) Patrologiae ...
... Fathers of the Christian Church , 1st ser . , Philip Schaff , ed . ( New York , 1886-90 ) Nicene and Post - Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church , 2d ser . , Philip Schaff and Henry Wace , eds . ( New York , 1890-1900 ) Patrologiae ...
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... father , the Reverend Samuel Wesley , was the learned and rather eccentric rector . Samuel was a devout and faithful High - churchman , so ardent in his advocacy of Church and Crown that he was once jailed in Lincoln Castle , ostensibly ...
... father , the Reverend Samuel Wesley , was the learned and rather eccentric rector . Samuel was a devout and faithful High - churchman , so ardent in his advocacy of Church and Crown that he was once jailed in Lincoln Castle , ostensibly ...
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... father's assistant at Epworth and Wroot on two separate occasions , in 1726 and 1729.20 On his return to Oxford he found that a small semimonastic group had been gathered by his brother Charles for systematic Bible study , mutual ...
... father's assistant at Epworth and Wroot on two separate occasions , in 1726 and 1729.20 On his return to Oxford he found that a small semimonastic group had been gathered by his brother Charles for systematic Bible study , mutual ...
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... fathers — the most authentic commentators on Scripture , as being both nearest the fountain and eminently endued with ... father , " but rather a fifth - century Syrian monk , whose conception of Christian spirituality was derived almost ...
... fathers — the most authentic commentators on Scripture , as being both nearest the fountain and eminently endued with ... father , " but rather a fifth - century Syrian monk , whose conception of Christian spirituality was derived almost ...
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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