Excerpts from Charles and John Wesley, cofounders of Methodism, provide insight into the renewal of dynamic and vital Christianity and into the struggles and concerns of all who seek to be faithful participants in God's vision of love in every age.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface
Introduction
A Brief Overview of the Wesleys' Lives
The Wesleys' Literary Output
Salient Themes in Wesleyan Theology and Spirituality
The Wesleyan Legacy
PART ONE
Autobiographical Portraits: A Preacher of Grace and a Poet of Love
John Wesley
Charles Wesley
PART TWO
The Triune God of Grace and Love
The True God
Trinity
Creator
Parent of All Good
Free Grace for All
Universal Redemption
Incarnate Love
The Work of Christ
The Work of the Spirit
Pure, Unbounded Love
PART THREE
The Way of Salvation
A Dynamic Relational Process
Repentance
Faith
Holiness
PART FOUR
A Community of Grace
The Character of Community
A Holistic Spirituality
The Means of Grace
A Eucharistic Vision
PART FIVE
A Compassionate Mission
The Church's Calling
An All-Consuming Sacrifice
Joyful Service to Others
The Golden Rule
Solidarity with the Poor
Compassionate Action
Challenging Injustice
Waging Peace
Genuine Christianity
Boundless Charity
Epilogue
Abbreviations
Suggestions for Further Study
Index of Texts
