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The term charism denotes any good gift that flows from God's benevolent love. [1]A spiritual gift or charism (plural: charisms or charismata; in Greek singular: χάρισμα charisma, plural: χαρίσματα charismata) is an extraordinary power given by the Holy Spirit.
Memorial to John Wesley and Charles Wesley in Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford. Wesleyan theology, otherwise known as Wesleyan–Arminian theology, or Methodist theology, is a theological tradition in Protestant Christianity based upon the ministry of the 18th-century evangelical reformer brothers John Wesley and Charles Wesley.
The Wesleyan Quadrilateral, [1] or Methodist Quadrilateral, [2] is a methodology for theological reflection that is credited to John Wesley, leader of the Methodist movement in the late 18th century. The term itself was coined by 20th century American Methodist scholar Albert C. Outler. [3] [4]
John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, taught that there were two distinct phases in the Christian experience. [3] In the first work of grace, the new birth, the believer received forgiveness and became a Christian. [4] During the second work of grace, entire sanctification, the believer was purified and made holy. [4]
[1]: 138 These four volumes are collectively known as Wesley's Forty-four Sermons. An additional 97 sermons were printed in several volumes. [ 3 ] Wesley was apparently influenced by the Anglican Book of Homilies , in terms of the form (i.e. using sermons as a primary means of communication) and content.
The Holy Club was an organization at Christ Church, Oxford, formed in 1729 by brothers John and Charles Wesley, who later contributed to the formation of the Methodist Church. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The brothers and associates, including George Whitefield , met for prayer , Bible study , and pious discipline.
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