Calvin vs. Wesley: Bringing Belief in Line with Practice

Calvin vs. Wesley: Bringing Belief in Line with Practice

The theology "de jour" originates withÂ John Calvin, with an emphasis on â€œthe electâ€ andÂ "sovereign will of God.â€Â Â So much Calvinism saturates our air that Christians may not know there is another way of thinking about their faith, one well represented by Wesley.Â But no matter what people think, manyÂ act in ways that promiseÂ to change the world by offering grace andÂ hope but alsoÂ by helping to provide food and shelter to hurting people. In other words, they believe like Calvinists but they live like Wesleyans.

This book is not intended to put downÂ Calvin but to point toÂ significant differences betweenÂ CalvinÂ and Wesley. EachÂ wrote about major tenets of the church: who God is and what God's will is for us; the place of Scripture; the atonement of Christ; the role of human responsibility; the work of Godâ€™s grace, the relation of the church and world;Â and how these beliefsÂ can connect to how people practice their faith. But Calvin and Wesley were different,Â and following their prescriptions will lead us down different paths.
Country USA
Brand Abingdon Press
Manufacturer Abingdon Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 20592610
ReleaseDate 2013-10-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781426743351

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