The Next Methodism
Description
The Next Methodism invites readers on a journey to discover the vitality, richness, and sheer goodness of the broader Wesleyan tradition. Methodism began in England as a movement to spread scriptural holiness across the land, to reform the church, and, ultimately, to reform the nation. It was a gracious movement of the Holy Spirit guided by Scripture, the tradition of Christian witness, and the light of reason. Methodism is now itself on the cusp of renewal and the authors of the present volume-scholars and church leaders committed to the Wesleyan message-are convinced that this renewed Wesleyan movement will emerge as unapologetically orthodox, authentically sacramental, vigorously engaged with the poor, and loving towards all people in nothing less than the holy love of Jesus Christ. The next Methodism will proclaim the good news of Christ that sets captives free in the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God the Father.
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Content
- Intro
- Half title
- Dedication
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Part One: The Next Methodism and the Faith We Proclaim
- 1. Doctrine or Death
- 2. Holy Love as a Key to What Sanctification Is All About
- 3. How Our Past Can Shape Our Future
- 4. Theological Accountability
- 5. Methodism and the Great Tradition
- Part Two: The Next Methodism and the Bible
- 6. Embracing a Worldview Shaped by the Word
- 7. Five Principles for Church Planting in the New Methodist Revival
- 8. Evangelism Is Crucial in the New Methodism
- 9. A New Testament Vision for the Future of Global Methodism
- 10. A Vision of Scripture for the Next Methodism
- Part Three: Education in the Next Methodism
- 11. How Shall We Read Scripture?
- 12. Stewardship of Seminaries
- 13. Educating Undergraduates for the Next Methodism
- 14. What to Teach and How to Teach Laity in the Local Church
- Part Four: The Next Methodism and Our Public Witness
- 15. Ordination of Women
- 16. Confronting Racism
- 17. Rediscovering a Theology of the Body
- 18. Political Theology for Global Methodism
- Part Five: The Next Methodism as a Movement of the Holy Spirit
- 19. The Gifts of the Spirit
- 20. Methodism as a Revivalistic Movement
- 21. Grace, Healing, and Unity in the Breaking of Bread
- 22. A Wesleyan Theology of Preaching
- 23. Liturgy and Worship in the Emerging Methodism
- 24. Opportunity for Awakening
- 25. The Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper
- Part Six: The Next Methodism and the Life of the Church
- 26. The Birth Pangs of the Next Methodism
- 27. The Significance of Marriage
- 28. The Sexual Ethics of the Body of Christ and the Way Forward
- 29. Changes in the Church
- 30. The Significance of Class and Band Meetings
- 31. Episcopacy for the Future of Global Methodism
- Part Seven: The Next Methodism as a Global Body
- 32. A Global Movement
- 33. Contributions of Korean-American Methodists
- 34. Eurasia: Lessons from the Past, Hopes for the Future
- 35. The Future of Methodism in Africa
- Conclusion: The Calling of Methodism
