Discipleship in the Wesleyan Tradition

1. The Beginnings of Methodism: Strangely Warm

• A. Wesley’s return from mission work in Georgia
• B. Wesley’s 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 God’s 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 Lord’s Supper)
• D. Life Together (Body of Christ)
• E. Into the World (Prudential Means of Grace)