Vol 3. Sermons on Several Occasions Sermons 29-44 |
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Author:
| Wesley, John |
Editor:
| Abraham, William J. |
ISBN: | 978-1-945935-85-5 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2021 |
Publisher: | UM Board of Higher Education & Ministry
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $28.99 |
Book Description:
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As William J. Abraham, editor, tell us, John Wesley designated these 44 sermons as one of the doctrinal standards for the Methodist people. They represent the core of his teaching and remain the critical standard for much of global Methodism. What makes them especially important is that they constitute a handbook of spiritual direction, a feature which brings them into conversation with wider developments in ascetic theology, ancient, and modern. Thus the first fifteen sermons develop...
More DescriptionAs William J. Abraham, editor, tell us, John Wesley designated these 44 sermons as one of the doctrinal standards for the Methodist people. They represent the core of his teaching and remain the critical standard for much of global Methodism. What makes them especially important is that they constitute a handbook of spiritual direction, a feature which brings them into conversation with wider developments in ascetic theology, ancient, and modern. Thus the first fifteen sermons develop the theme of becoming a Christian; the second thirteen deal with being a Christian; and the last sixteen deal with staying a Christian. The third group (sermons 29-44) deals with a network of issues that Christians characteristically face as they continue on their journey. The topics in this instance covered include such matters as the place of law in the Christian life, how to avoid bigotry, how to handle misunderstandings of the goal of the Christian life, what to do with spiritual depression, how to tackle self-indulgence as represented by the quest for pleasure, and love of gossip and money.