Basic United Methodist Beliefs
Author | : James V. Heidinger |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780917851018 |
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Author | : James V. Heidinger |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780917851018 |
Author | : William J. Abraham |
Publisher | : Abingdon Press |
Total Pages | : 173 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1426756615 |
Deepen your understanding of core Methodist beliefs.
Author | : William H. Willimon |
Publisher | : Westminster John Knox Press |
Total Pages | : 153 |
Release | : 2007-04-19 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 161164061X |
This brief introduction spells out the major beliefs of the United Methodist Church in a clear, nontechnical style. William Willimon, the beloved United Methodist author, preacher, teacher, and bishop, discusses the great theological themes that United Methodists share in common with all Christians as well as the particular accents and emphases that characterize United Methodist understandings of Christian doctrines. In his engaging style, Willimon opens the door for further study, challenging the reader to move toward a continuing reflection on their faith. This guide will be of great value to those who are beginning their study of United Methodist beliefs as well as those who have long been in the church and want a helpful way to refresh their understandings of the distinctiveness of United Methodist doctrine.
Author | : Mack B. Stokes |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780687229246 |
Now completely revised, this discussion of the basic beliefs of The United Methodist Church is written especially for laypersons and expresses in simple language what the people called United Methodists believe and how they interpret the Bible. Includes a Leader's Guide.
Author | : Kenneth L. Carder |
Publisher | : Upper Room Books |
Total Pages | : 166 |
Release | : 2009-10-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0881776645 |
You can believe anything and be a Methodist, just so long as you're sincere. Such a misperception has deep historical and cultural roots. Explore a basic explanation of the beliefs and practices of the United Methodist Church as defined in Part II of The Book of Discipline. Uncover a deeper understanding and experience of Christian faith as you embrace the United Methodist way. "Beliefs are to be lived; doctrine is to be practiced," writes Carder in this updated edition of his 1996 bestseller. "The authenticity of beliefs lie in their ability to shape people and communities into the image of Christ and to promote holiness and happiness. …The important test of the validity of doctrines and beliefs for United Methodists is the kind of character they produce in individuals and communities and the actions they inspire in the world." Living Our Beliefs is essential reading for new members, confirmation classes and small group studies. As one reviewer says, "Bishop Carder invites us to both understand and live our beliefs. With deep understanding of Wesley's teaching, he inspires us to practice what we preach. That is the United Methodist way." The Leader's Guide for this course, Living Our United Methodist Beliefs, by George Hovaness Donigan may be purchased here.
Author | : Scott J. Jones |
Publisher | : Abingdon Press |
Total Pages | : 313 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 068703485X |
Throughout this book, Scott J. Jones insists that for United Methodists the ultimate goal of doctrine is holiness. Importantly, he clarifies the nature and the specific claims of "official" United Methodist doctrine in a way that moves beyond the current tendency to assume the only alternatives are a rigid dogmatism or an unfettered theological pluralism. In classic Wesleyan form, Jones' driving concern is with recovering the vital role of forming believers in the "mind of Christ, " so that they might live more faithfully in their many settings in our world.
Author | : Andy Langford |
Publisher | : Abingdon Press |
Total Pages | : 140 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 142671193X |
Pastors Andy and Sally Langford take a unique approach in this six-session study by looking at how United Methodists claim and live their faith as individuals and as a denomination. Through the study, you will gain insight into The United Methodist Church, its beliefs and faith practices. Living as United Methodist Christians is ideal for small groups, new member classes, and disciple training classes and includes: An introduction that sets the stage for exploring the belief and practices of United Methodist Christians Six chapters that will help learners hear and claim for themselves the Christian story, particular emphases and beliefs of United Methodists, and ways to live as a United Methodist Christian Leader and learner helps such as reflection questions placed near main text material to which they refer. These helps will stimulate discussion about the reflections or insights participants gain from the material
Author | : George Hovaness Donigian |
Publisher | : Discipleship Resources |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014-06 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780881777154 |
What beliefs set United Methodists apart from other denominations? How has Methodism changed since its beginning in the 18th century? Living Our United Methodist Beliefs is the Leader's Guide for a course that will help participants better understand United Methodist beliefs and history. It is ideal for a new members class or an adult confirmation class. Use the Leader's Guide with these companion components: Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way by Kenneth L. Carder A Brief History of The United Methodist Church (scroll down the page for pdf download) In this course participants will: discover the relationship of doctrine to the missional movement of Methodism and its theological influence on the practical structure and disciplines of early Methodists learn about the formation of Methodist denominations as an important part of the history of The United Methodist Church explore the Wesleyan understanding of grace, the means of grace, and how practicing spiritual disciplines leads to holiness of heart and life.
Author | : Dr. Ted A. Campbell |
Publisher | : Abingdon Press |
Total Pages | : 149 |
Release | : 2011-10-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1426753470 |
In this concise, accessible book, Dr. Ted Campbell provides a brief summary of the major doctrines shared in the Wesley family of denominations. Writing in concise and straightforward language, Campbell organizes the material into systematic categories: doctrine of revelation, doctrine of God, doctrine of Christ, doctrine of the Spirit, doctrine of humanity, doctrine of "the way of salvation" (conversion/justification/sanctification), doctrine of the church and means of grace, and doctrine of thing to come. He also supplies substantial buy simplified updated references in the margins of the book that allow for easy identification of his sources. John Wesley distinguished between essential doctrines on which agreement or consensus is critical and opinions about theology or church practices on which disagreement must be allowed. Though today few people join churches based on doctrinal commitments, once a person has joined a church it becomes important to know the teachings of that church's tradition. In Methodist Doctrine: The Essentials, Ted Campbell outlines historical doctrinal consensus in American Episcopal Methodist Churches in a comparative and ecumenical dialogue with the doctrinal inheritance of other major families of Christian tradition. In this way, the book shows both what Methodist churches historically teach in common with ecumenical Christianity and what is distinctive about the Methodist tradition in its various contemporary forms. For more information, please see the author's website: http://tedcampbell.com/methodist-doctrine/
Author | : Charles Livingstone Allen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780687246502 |
An introduction to the history and theology of the United Methodist Church and its founder, John Wesley.