John S. Knox

John Wesley's 52 Standard Sermons (eBook, ePUB)

An Annotated Summary

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Rev. John Wesley (1703-1791), the founder of the Methodist Church, was an enthusiastic preacher for the Lord, a prolific writer, and a prestigious Oxford scholar. For over two centuries, his treasured sermons have provided keen insight, deep analysis, and provocative applications of the great truths of the faith for minister and layperson alike. Utilizing both primary and secondary works, John Wesley's 52 Standard Sermons: An Annotated Summary presents a concise yet useful report on each of his messages. Additionally, other pertinent historical and theological information on Wesley's life, culture, intrinsic/extrinsic influences, his understanding of Christianity, and his powerful exhortations of spiritual (re)formation and public philanthropy are presented--all with the goals of helping readers understand Wesley's call for Christian Perfection, developing proficient evangelism, and pursuing personal sanctification and piety. For pastors, for theologians, and for everyday Christians, this book is a handy resource for understanding Wesley, his doctrine, and, moreover, it provides insight into the great biblical truths that Wesley considered relevant for following Christ's great commandments of loving God and one's neighbor.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wipf and Stock Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 124
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. April 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781532608100
• Artikelnr.: 63256121

Autorenporträt

John S. Knox has taught History, Sociology, Bible, and Religion for over two decades at several Christian universities on the East and West coasts of America. He has a PhD from the University of Birmingham (UK) in Theology & Religion (Sociology of Religion), a MA in Sociology from Arizona State University, and a MATS in Christian History & Thought from George Fox University.