Author: Wesleyan pulpitPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 652
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The Wesleyan pulpit
Author: Wesleyan pulpitThe Wesleyan Pulpit
Author: Wesleyan PulpitPublisher: Rarebooksclub.com
ISBN: 9781230010922
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1855 edition. Excerpt: ... their fellow-men serious and devout, but they are ungodly, that is, not like God, unconverted, un regenerate, they have the form, but not the power of godliness; many of these are amiable in their disposition, but they are not in the ark, they do not dwell in the secret place of the Most High, nor abide under the shadow of the Almighty, they are sleeping on the brink of perdition, all beneath is hell. Nothing, my beloved friends, will save you but a change of heart. By the sinner is meant the openly profane, the swearer, drunkard, liar, cheat, licentious, sceptic, and infidel. If the righteous are just saved, where shall these sinners appear?" The ungodly are like the chaff," &c. 3. Their heavenly Father chastens them with kind severity, "Whom the Lord loveth," &c. It is through much tribulation they enter the kingdom. We are refractory children, the most affectionate parents give bitter ingredients to their sick children, and this is done in love, "And like as a father pitieth," &c. Not a hair of our head would perish, not a sigh would be heaved, nor a groan extorted, the ague would not chill, nor the fever burn, no cloud would darken our skies, no sorrow oppress our spirits, no pang of affliction would be felt by us, could we get to heaven without them, were it not to accomplish purposes of grace and mercy upon us. Severe discipline is necessary to qualify us for the employments and enjoyments of the glorified spirits in bliss: God is never more kind than when he seems to be most unkind, he spares no corrections, withholds no afflictions that will have a tendency to the sanctification of his people. In this world, it is frequently the case, the path of the righteous is fenced up with barriers, and...
The Wesleyan Methodist Pulpit in Malvern
Author: William Morley PunshonPublisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
The sermons which make up this volume were preached at Malvern, at, and immediately after, the opening services of the Wesleyan Chapel there. Although the author is a clergyman of the Church of England, he has had many opportunities, during the past thirty-five years, of hearing discourses from Wesleyan ministers, and making personal acquaintance with them; and he believes the following Sermons are a fair specimen of the Wesleyan teaching in the United Kingdom.
The Wesleyan Pulpit
Author: The Wesleyan Methodist Pulpit in Malvern
Author: Knowles KingPublisher: IndyPublish.com
ISBN: 9781437851168
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
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Wesleyan Advocate Pulpit
Author: This We Believe
Author: Bishop William H. WillimonPublisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426746032
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
For John Wesley, the Bible is the joyfully consistent testimony of God’s never-ending grace and ever-seeking love. Likewise, studying the Bible is more than merely knowing what Scripture says; it is also about living every day as a child of God. Beginning with the Core Terms found in the NRSV version of The Wesley Study Bible, Bishop Willimon systematically lays out key Wesleyan tenets of faith so that you will have a fresh way to hear God’s voice, share in God’s grace, and become more like Jesus Christ. This book can be used as an eight-week, small-group study. A Leader Guide is also available order #9781426708237 Let this book be your trusted companion to the NRSV version of The Wesley Study Bible as you grow to love God with a warmed heart and serve God with active hands.
Wesleyan Advocate Pulpit
Author: W. C. LovettPublisher:
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Category : Methodist Church
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
This We Believe Leader's Guide
Author: Dr. M. Kathryn ArmisteadPublisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426720211
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Leader guide for eight-week small group study to help you deepen your understanding of United Methodist core beliefs. This We Believe: The Core of Wesleyan Faith and Practice by William H. Willimon For John Wesley, the Bible is the joyfully consistent testimony of God’s never-ending grace and ever-seeking love. Likewise, studying the Bible is more than merely knowing what Scripture says; it is also about living every day as a child of God. Beginning with the Core Terms found in The Wesley Study Bible, author Bishop William H. Willimon systematically lays out key Wesleyan tenets of faith so that you will have a fresh way to hear God’s voice, share in God’s grace, and become more like Jesus Christ. Let this book be your trusted companion to the NRSV version of The Wesley Study Bible as you grow to love God with a warmed heart and serve God with active hands. William H. Willimon is Presiding Bishop of the North Alabama Conference of The United Methodist Church, Birmingham, Alabama Area, and Visiting Research Professor, Duke Divinity School, Durham, North Carolina. M. Kathryn Armistead, Ph.D., is an editor at Abingdon Press and a deacon in The United Methodist Church.
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