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John Wesley was an 18th-century preacher, theologian, and cleric who helped found the Methodist movement with his brother, Charles. Arguably one of the most important Christian voices of his day, Wesley wrote in his journal on a daily basis, capturing his views, thoughts, feelings, and prayers on paper to share with the world. The journal contains 50 years' worth of this great man's reflections and experiences and is widely considered one of the great spiritual classics.

Before revival swept across England and before multitudes were shaken by the power of the Gospel, there stood a man whose soul burned with a fire that could not be extinguished. In this powerful original biographical work, Dr. Michael H. Yeager brings to life the story of John Wesley—his struggles, his awakening, his relentless preaching, and his God-given impact upon a nation. This book is written by Dr. Michael H. Yeager and is a faith-filled portrayal of Wesley’s life, message, and ministry. It is not a work written by John Wesley, but an original presentation based upon historical ...

A rich articulation of John Wesley's theology that is appreciative of the old and mindful of the new, faithful to the past, and attentive to the present. This work carefully displays John Wesley's 18th century theology in its own distinct historical and social location, but then transitions to the 21st century through the introduction of contemporary issues.

What happens when two systems of salvation collide? In The Weight of Method, David Michael Curtis brings the reader into a deeply personal and theological crisis. Through the story of Thaddeus Vance, a lifelong Methodist and respected teacher, the book explores the breaking point between John Wesley’s doctrine of entire sanctification and Martin Luther’s doctrine of imputed righteousness. This is not a surface-level comparison. It is a step-by-step unraveling of a performance-based religious system when placed under the full weight of Scripture. As Thaddeus strips away commentary, ...

Pursuing his calling with singleness of vision, John Wesley defied the strength of angry mobs and longstanding traditions to offer the hope of Christ to millions of people who were outside the influence of the churches of the day. Passionate and tireless, this Anglican clergyman rode a quarter...

Don Haynes is one of those few authors who gets from me an automatic read. Whatever he lays down, I pick up. Both a “churchman” and a “scholar,” his judgment about the church and discipleship are honest, informed, incisive and judicious. Plus, he expressed his wisdom with guts and gusto. This book is now the first port-of-call for anyone who wants an introduction, a refresher “course,” or a group study book on basic Wesleyan theology. Far too few United Methodists can engage comprehensively in conversation about what John Wesley called “the scriptural way of salvation.” The ...

Christian perfection - what is it? Many have debated the topic through the centuries, and yet, it is still an object of deep focus within many circles in the body of Christ. John Wesley has in A Plain Account of Christian Perfection beautifully described Christian perfection in a way that is practical and smart. A truly challenging book that will reveal areas of potential growth and maturity - even in the most advanced believer.

"How few are acquainted in any degree with the work of the Holy Spirit, and His supernatural work in the souls of men and women!" John Wesley [1703-1791], the spiritual father of more than thirty-five denominations and movements including Methodist, Pentecostal, Nazarene, Holiness, renewal, and charismatic groups, penned and preached these classic sermons on the Holy Spirit. Ordained in the Anglican Church in 1728, John Wesley received assurance of his salvation at a meeting on Aldersgate Street, London, 1738. It is estimated that for the cause of the gospel he traveled over 250,000 miles ...

Drawing on rarely examined diaries and journals, Down the Great Unknown is the first book to tell the full, dramatic story of the Powell expedition. On May 24, 1869 a one-armed Civil War veteran, John Wesley Powell and a ragtag band of nine mountain men embarked on the last great quest in the...

What if American culture isn’t collapsing because of crusading secularists? What if it’s failing because many leading Christians identify more with secular elites than with their fellow believers? Those are the provocative questions posed by Stockholm Syndrome Christianity, which exposes how influential Christian leaders are siding with their anti-Christian cultural captors on everything from biblical authority and science to sex, race, and religious liberty.

Sons of God is a book that holds the works of some of the greatest men of God to ever live. It was produced for the purpose of allowing men and women to hear not only the works of one man, but multiple men, of different denominations - for the glory of God. Enjoy and rejoice as you listen to such blessed works for your own spiritual growth and advancement.

¿Quieres experimentar el poder de los mensajes que transformaron naciones y encendieron los mayores avivamientos de la historia? Sermones que marcaron la historia es una antología imprescindible que reúne, por primera vez en un español contemporáneo y fluido, las predicaciones más influyentes del cristianismo. ¿Qué encontrarás en este volumen? San Juan Crisóstomo: Profundidad en el Sermón del Monte. Agustín de Hipona: Una radiografía del amor divino. Martín Lutero: El pilar de la libertad cristiana y la gracia. John Wesley y George Whitefield: El fuego del avivamiento y la ...

He was a Methodist preacher's son named for the founder of the church. By his own count, he killed forty men. He died with a bullet in the back of his head, mid-sentence, over a game of dice. On the night of August 19, 1895, John Wesley Hardin stood at the bar of the Acme Saloon in El Paso, shaking dice with a grocer. "Brown, you have four sixes to beat," he said — and an old constable named John Selman fired into the back of his skull. The deadliest gunman Texas ever produced never saw the man who killed him. It is the perfect ending for an impossible life. Hardin grew up in the wreckage...

Most books about faith leave you with ideas. This one leaves you with a path. If you’ve ever felt that Christianity should be more than beliefs you agree with—more than traditions you inherit—then you are exactly where this book begins. Wesleyanism offers something rare: a faith that is both intellectually grounded and powerfully practical, a way of living that transforms not just what you think, but who you become. Inside these pages, you’ll discover a vision of the Christian life that refuses to settle for shallow religion or distant theology. Instead, it reveals a dynamic journey...

Daily readings drawn from every century and every tradition of the Christian faith. Christianity through the ages... Ignatius, C.S. Lewis, John Calvin, Augustine, Catherine of Siena, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Thomas Aquinas, Martin Luther, Polycarp, John Wesley, Karl Barth, and Billy Sunday. These names, and so many others, fill the pages of church history. Yet they remain strangers to most of us. How Great Is Our God will introduce you to Christianity’s most influential thinkers from every century and every tradition—modernized for today’s reader.

Discover the world's greatest thinkers and their groundbreaking notions! Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy theories, principles, and figures of philosophy into tedious discourse that even Plato would reject. Philosophy 101 cuts out the boring details and exhausting philosophical...

Dive into the theological depths of John Wesley's perspective on Free Will with this meticulously researched paper by Steve Wright. Explore Wesley's profound beliefs on the crucial doctrine of free will and its interconnectedness with soteriology. The author delves into Wesley's historical context, highlighting key aspects such as preventive grace, the love of God, humanity's creation in the image of God, and the delicate balance Wesley maintained between free will and God's sovereignty. Uncover Wesley's unique insights, emphasizing the role of prevenient grace and the enduring significance...

We all need inspiration to lead lives that honor God. When our faith is weak or the pressures of the world seem overwhelming, remembering the great men and women of the past can inspire us to renewed strength and purpose. Our spiritual struggles are not new, and the stories of those who have gone before can help lead the way to our own victories.

The great unknown of the Southwest is conquered by a one-armed man and his crew of adventurers, placing the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon on the map of the American continent. It is a journey no human being had ever made before. Dangerous rapids, narrow canyon walls offering no escape, terrifying river waterfalls, capsized boats, near drowning, lost equipment and disillusioned men are dramatically described by John Wesley Powell, leader of this adventurous party.

"This book thrilled my soul and reinvigorated my hope." — Amazon reviewer “Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven.” John Wesley doesn’t agree. In this classic sermon, the father of Methodism and grandfather of the Salvation Army and the Pentecostal movement shows that using a proper Biblical definition, Christians not only can become perfect in this life — God commands us to! Seeking perfection was an integral part of the explosive growth of Methodism for 100 years, even as it led to the persecution of those who practiced it. As many of the denominations descended from Wesley ...