Discipleship in the Wesleyan Tradition
1. The Beginnings of Methodism: Strangely Warm
- A. Wesleys return from mission work in Georgia
- B. Wesleys Aldersgate experience
- C. Justification by Faith
- D. Atonement
- E. Sanctification
II. The Character of a Methodist (a treatise by John Wesley):
Outline for Discipleship
- We believe:
- Word of God
- Christ - eternal, supreme God
- Think and let think
- Faith brings holiness of heart and life
- God brings love and joy
- There is no fear
- God as Father - a sense of belonging
- Redemption
- Assurance
- Eternal Hope
- Trust in Gods Will
- Pray Continually
- Love neighbors/ do good to all
- Character of Christ
- Forgive
- Obey
- Offer all to God
- Cause no harm
- Bring others to Christ
III. The Devotional Life of a Methodist
- A. Constant Company with Christ (Prayer)
- B. The All-sufficent Word (Scripture)
- C. Food for the Journey (The Lords Supper)
- D. Life Together (Body of Christ)
- E. Into the World (Prudential Means of Grace)