What makes a Methodist a Methodist?

[SowTheWord]

"..why the Confessional Movement came to be in the UMC."


I see you are not that new to the UMC .

Grace and Peace.

 

[elsbeth]

Why not ask Wesley himself?

John Wesley's sermon "On Predestination"

THANK YOU! I got involved in another thread which devolved into predestination. I knew I didn't believe the Calvinist view, but couldn't really say why except that "God just doesn't treat people like that". I was raised Methodist, and reading the link I kept saying to myself "yes, that's what I believe!"

 

[JoshuaCh1v9]

Tea

 

[cavell]

A very informative thread Jonahan. I too enjoyed reading about the Methodist structure.

Thankyou for posting that

 

[onmybelief]

There is also Arminianism that Methodists believe in

Look at this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arminian

 

[Savate]

There is also Arminianism that Methodists believe in

Look at this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arminian

Yowza!

 

[onmybelief]

Yowza!

Is that an approval of the article or a disapproval?

I'm sorry if it is a disapproval and I upset you.

 

[tpony298]

I also, appreciate Jonathan's post. I actually had the same question as the OP, and was happy to see this thread.
As a self-described "geek", I wonder if Jonathan has that essay in an easily emailed format on his computer? <hint, hint>

I am also seeking Information...I have just relocated, am disabled, but I have found a church that is handicappped accessable and is very close to my huome...It is a United methodist...I recieved their welcome letter and it appears to be what i grew up with. As a child I belonged to the Church of God who used a lot of John Westley teachings.

Then as an adult I wandered around a lot...but seem to be heading for home, tradition wise.

I would be interested in more information too

Joyce

 

[Savate]

Is that an approval of the article or a disapproval?

I'm sorry if it is a disapproval and I upset you.

No...more like "Eureka!" more information!

I'm just hungry for all kinds of information, thanks!

 

[onmybelief]

You are quite welcome.

I, like you, am an information junkie; I really eat this kind of stuff up.