Five Marks of a Methodist: The Fruit of a Living Faith

by Steve Harper

Publisher:

Abingdon Press

, 2015

Overview

Five marks confirm our identity as genuine and fruitful followers of Christ:

1. A Methodist Loves God

2. A Methodist Rejoices in God

3. A Methodist Gives Thanks

4. A Methodist Prays Constantly

5. A Methodist Loves Others

This brief book, suitable for sharing with others, provides a meditation on each of these characteristics. Prayerfully apply them to your journey with Jesus. If you are part of the worldwide Methodist or Wesleyan family, these five marks will grant a greater knowledge and appreciation for why and how you follow Jesus. If you are located in another part of the body of Christ, you can emerge with a solid foundation to keep your spiritual house standing strong. Christians marked by these five habits, when taken together, have character.

Each chapter ends with questions for reflection or discussion.

“Steve Harper goes to the very heart of faithfulness as he describes and then calls upon all those who follow Wesley to live. It is lives of integrity that are the result of following these marks. Harper rightly says this will give the ring of truth to our daily living. He then goes on to identify the “marks” or “practices” that when followed will result in a life of righteousness, goodness, peace, and joy. It is a way of living in God’s gracious presence that he encourages for everyone, and it is a way of living I choose for myself.”

—Rueben P. Job, author of Three Simple Rules: A Wesleyan Way of Living

Key Features

The format is inviting, accessible, and formative for Christian identity

Translates Wesley’s language into current plain English.

Includes questions for a five or six week study on Christian character.

Priced and bound for gifting.

This book captures one of John Wesley’s seminal methods and applies it to Christian life today.

A primer for leaders who are making disciples and forming Christians in God’s image.

Five clear practices for anyone who identifies as a Christian.

Each mark concludes with a direct correlation to a Wesley hymn.

Product Details

• Title : Five Marks of a Methodist: The Fruit of a Living Faith
• Author: Harper, Steve
• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• ISBN: 9781501800603

About Steve Harper

Steve Harper is professor emeritus of spiritual formation and Wesley Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary. Steve is the author or coauthor of twenty-six books and a frequent speaker at conferences and retreats.