Devotional Life In The Wesleyan Tradition
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Author |
: Steve Harper |
Publisher |
: Upper Room Books |
Total Pages |
: 150 |
Release |
: 2016-03-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780835816007 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0835816001 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Synopsis Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition by : Steve Harper
This workbook describes major features in John Wesley's devotional life, and it illustrates how you can apply his ministry to your own life. Structured around Wesley’s "Means of Grace," the 7-week study covers prayer, scripture, the Lord’s Supper, fasting, Christian conferencing, and providential means of grace. Developed for individual or group study, the workbook also offers suggestions for organizing an initial group meeting and developing a successful group study. Also available in Spanish as La Vida de Devoción en la Tradición Wesleyana.
Author |
: Steve Harper |
Publisher |
: Abingdon Press |
Total Pages |
: 91 |
Release |
: 2013-01-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781426775451 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1426775458 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Synopsis Prayer and Devotional Life of United Methodists by : Steve Harper
This volume in the United Methodist Studies series challenges United Methodists to engage in life-transforming practices. The author explains a theme and underscores major emphases within the United Methodist denomination. This adult study is divided into four sections with suggestions for group discussion, and can be completed in 4 to 8 sessions. No leader’s guide is needed. The sections are: 1 - Living from the Heart - This chapter examines the essence of prayer and devotional life for United Methodists: holiness of heart and life. The chapter is divided into two sections to enable this examination: Cimmunion (heart) and Compassion (life). 2 - Read and Pray Daily - Exploring these two central disciplines in Christian formation and the Wesleyan Tradition guides readers into practical expressions of what it means to read devotionally (lection divina) and pray continually (the life of prayer). 3 - Get Connected! - The idea of "connectionalism" is a significant part of our tradition. This chapter examines this idea from two vantage points of classic formation principles and the concrete structures Wesley used in early-Methodism, which still contain implications for today. 4 - Go On! - The cultivation of prayer and devotional life in United Methodism is not about "attainment" but rather about "journey." This chapter examines the pilgrimage motif through the two lenses of the biblical doctrine of Christian perfection, and the practical development of that message through an action/reflection model of Christian formation.
Author |
: Steve Harper |
Publisher |
: Zondervan |
Total Pages |
: 162 |
Release |
: 2009-08-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780310864615 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0310864615 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Way to Heaven by : Steve Harper
Is There a Way to Heaven? The great evangelist John Wesley believed there is, and he developed his theology to help people make the journey from sin to salvation. In Wesley’s “order of salvation,” God’s grace is the keynote from start to finish.The Way to Heaven is a twentieth-anniversary revision of John Wesley’s Message for Today. Dr. Steve Harper presents Wesley’s writings and the ideas of Wesley scholars in language that is clear and accessible but never simplistic. Written in the spirit of Wesley, here are “plain words for plain people.”The heart of this book is a thoughtful and inspiring look at Wesley’s theology of grace and its power to transform. Included are two new chapters. “Vision and Means” explores Wesley’s mission and methods, and “To Serve the Present Age” considers the impact and relevance of his message today. In addition, an updated reading list facilitates further study, and questions at the end of each chapter stimulate personal reflection and small group discussion.Ideal as a textbook or for personal study and reflection, this book will advance your knowledge and piety as you travel “the way to heaven.”
Author |
: Sondra Matthaei |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: |
Release |
: 2005-04-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0687494532 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780687494538 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Synopsis Making Disciples [Palm EBook] by : Sondra Matthaei
How is it that we come to know ourselves as Christian? What were the elements, and their interrelationships, of John Wesley's work that contributed to spiritual formation for a Christian life? Focusing on matters of formation and transformation in faith, Sondra Matthaei answers such questions in light of early Methodist practices of formation. Through research and dialogue with Wesleyan scholarship and constructive proposals related to the life of the church, this insightful study encourages faithful and imaginative approaches to spiritual formation in churches today. Key Features: * Focus is on matters of formation and transformation in faith * Answers the question: "How do we come to know ourselves as Christian?" * Analyzes these questions in light early Methodist practices of formation and an ecology of education within the Methodist movement Key Benefits: * The reader will understand John Wesley's idea of character formation and moral transformation * The reader will understand how Christian and vocation are shaped through spiritual formation * The reader will understand the role of structures and relationships in spiritual formation (family, school, church, etc.)
Author |
: Henry H. Knight |
Publisher |
: Scarecrow Press |
Total Pages |
: 272 |
Release |
: 1992-11-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781461673446 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1461673445 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Presence of God in the Christian Life by : Henry H. Knight
While the most standard treatments of John Wesley's theology focus their attention on his distinctive 'way of salvation', they fail to provide a thorough examination of Wesley's 'means of grace.' This book offers the first detailed discussion of the means of grace as the liturgical, communal, and devotional context within which growth in the Christian life actually occurred. Knight shows how the means of grace together form an interrelated pattern that enables a growing relationship with God.
Author |
: Phil Tallon |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 112 |
Release |
: 2020 |
ISBN-10 |
: 162824772X |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781628247725 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (2X Downloads) |
Synopsis The Absolute Basics of the Wesleyan Way by : Phil Tallon
"A 12-session study packed with dynamic illustrations and compelling analogies that explore the key elements of the Wesleyan movement. The lessons work through three primary sections: John Wesley's life, his core theological message, and the legacy of Wesley's leadership on the Methodist church. Like its predecessor, The Absolute Basics of the Christian Faith, this book can be studied individually, but is designed for group use. The accompanying videos are perfect for new member or confirmation classes, and for small-group or youth group settings. Rich in both history and faith-building, this study walks readers of all ages through a fundamental understanding of the value of scripture, prayer, communion, spiritual relationships, and the power of salvation, as evidenced in the life and teachings of John Wesley."--Publisher
Author |
: Charles Yrigoyen |
Publisher |
: Abingdon Press |
Total Pages |
: 128 |
Release |
: 2010-10-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781426729454 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1426729456 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Synopsis John Wesley by : Charles Yrigoyen
John Wesley: Holiness of Heart and Life is a six-week study on John Wesley, the major themes of his theology, the spread of Wesleyanism to North America, and renewal in the Wesleyan tradition. Chapters include reflection questions. The Study Guide offers step-by-step plans for each session.
Author |
: Daniel L. Burnett |
Publisher |
: Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Total Pages |
: 157 |
Release |
: 2006-03-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781621899808 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1621899802 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Synopsis In the Shadow of Aldersgate by : Daniel L. Burnett
John Wesley (1703-91) was a unique character in history who left a disproportionately large imprint on the world. That imprint was a contagious passion for what he called real Christianity--the Good News of saving grace and scriptural holiness. This book examines Wesley's life and faith in order to better understand what it means to be a present-day participant in that legacy. The book begins with the story of Wesley's search for an authentic Christian experience. His steps are traced from his early days of struggle, through his conversion at Aldersgate, to his long years of remarkable ministry. The second part of the book outlines the basic Wesleyan understandings of sin, grace, redemption, new birth, sanctification, and perfection. A concluding exploration of some practical implications of the Wesleyan doctrine of holiness is found in the third part. This book celebrates the Wesleyan tradition, especially that branch known as the Holiness Movement. It is, however, not entirely uncritical. It seeks to provide an honest and sympathetic consideration of the heritage and faith of Wesley's lasting imprint.
Author |
: Thomas C. Oden |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 254 |
Release |
: 1988 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015014542867 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Synopsis Doctrinal Standards in the Wesleyan Tradition by : Thomas C. Oden
Author |
: Dr. Mary Elizabeth Mullino Moore |
Publisher |
: Kingswood Books |
Total Pages |
: 249 |
Release |
: 2013-09-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781426766497 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1426766491 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Living Tradition by : Dr. Mary Elizabeth Mullino Moore
This book engages in a critical recovery and reconstruction of the Wesleyan theological legacy in relation to current theological concepts and Christian practices with the intent to present opportunities for future directions. The contributors address urgent questions from the contexts in which people now live, particularly questions regarding social holiness and Christian practices. To that end, the authors focus on historical figures (John Wesley, Susanna Wesley, Harry Hoosier and Richard Allen); historical developments (such as the ways in which African Americans appropriated Methodism); and theological themes (such as holistic healing, work and vocation, and prophetic grace). The purpose is not to provide a comprehensive historical and theological coverage of the tradition, but to exemplify approaches to historical recovery and reconstruction that follow appropriately the mentorship of John Wesley and the living tradition that has emerged from his witness. Contributors: W. Stephen Gunter, Richard P. Heitzenrater, Diane Leclerc, William B. McClain, Randy L. Maddox, Rebekah L. Miles, Mary Elizabeth Mullino Moore, Amy G. Oden, and Elaine A. Robinson.