John & Charles Wesley: Selections from Their Writings and Hymns
Overview
Anglican priest, theologian, and church reformer John Wesley cofounded Methodism with his brother Charles Wesley—one of the greatest hymn writers of all time. Methodism was a major movement of Christian renewal, and the Wesleys’ vision of Christian discipleship included important spiritual practices that fueled the revival of the eighteenth-century Church of England.
While John articulated his vision of Christianity through many sermons, journals, and theological treatises, Charles expressed himself through some 9,000 hymns and devotional poems. These excerpts from Charles and John Wesley, including probing commentary by Weslyean expert Paul W. Chilcote, provide insight into the renewal of dynamic and vital Christianity. Their holistic theology and spirituality can guide the contemporary spiritual seeker who yearns for greater meaning and purpose in life.
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- Excerpts writings from widely influential church leaders John and Charles Wesley
- Provides insights for committed Christians and spiritual seekers alike
- Includes in-depth commentary
Top Highlights
“Holiness. Holiness is a shorthand term for the whole process by which God restores Christlike love in our lives. While justification by grace through faith is the foundation of the Christian life, holiness of heart and life, or sanctification, is the process that leads to the ultimate goal of perfect love. The Wesleyan concept of salvation can be encapsulated in the phrase ‘faith working by love leading to holiness of heart and life.’ John Wesley used the term ‘Christian perfection’ to describe the goal: the fullest possible love of God and neighbor.” (Page 17)
“Salvation begins with what is usually termed (and very properly) ‘preventing grace,’* including the first wish to please God, the first dawn of light concerning God’s will, and the first slight, transient conviction of having sinned against God.” (Page 101)
“The essence of repentance is to place oneself before God, to experience the gaping chasm that separates the sinful creature from the Creator, but to find in God the One who is also close at hand and truly loves.” (Page 17)
“Every sermon, in one way or another, called for a gracious response to God’s grace, lived out in a real world” (Page 13)
“John and Charles both defined saving faith as a genuine trust and confidence in the mercy and love of God through Jesus and a steadfast hope of all good things at God’s hand.” (Page 17)
A much-needed contribution to the church.
—Steven W. Manskar, director of Wesleyan leadership, General Board of Discipleship of the United Methodist Church
This wonderful resource inspires greater faithfulness in witness, discipleship, and service in the Wesleyan spirit.
—Ulrike Schuler, professor of church history, Methodism, and ecumenism, Reutlingen School of Theology
- Title: John & Charles Wesley: Selections from Their Writings and Hymns—Annotated & Explained
- Author: Paul Wesley Chilcote
- Series: SkyLight Illuminations Series
- Publisher: SkyLight Paths
- Print Publication Date: 2011
- Logos Release Date: 2016
- Pages: 288
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Wesley, John, 1703-1791; Wesley, Charles, 1707-1788; Methodist Church › Doctrines
- ISBNs: 9781594733093, 1594733090
- Resource ID: LLS:JHNCHRLSWRHYMNS
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T00:52:40Z