John Wesley Beliefs

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The Sermon of John Wesley - Sermon 128-- Free Grace
One would like to call this a defining point in John Wesley?s belief in grace as opposed to that Calvin. Wesley stated that the "grace or love of God, whence cometh our salvation, is FREE IN ALL, and FREE FOR ALL" (John Wesley Free Grace Sermon #2) Calvinist at the time, as well as now believe that grace is not free but is forced on some. Wesley believed in gracious assistance from above. Prevenient Grave, that grace which is given before we even seek God. In the sermon we have Wesley setting the basis of this grace.
He starts out with telling the reader of his strong conviction for this sermon, that what he is about to preach is the truth as it is in Jesus Himself. That he is writhing this in contrast to those he disagrees with but has high admiration for their works. that when we disagree with one another we should do it with love, in spirit of meekness, gentleness longsuffering so that the world will say that is how we as Christians act. Wesley says he does not do it to do harm to another or as an act in public but to tell of the truth all should hear.
He first question ?How freely does God love the world!? he goes on to say that God showed His love while we were still sinners. Even before we had started a relationship with Him. That God sent His son to bear …show more content…

If we could not seek to reform ourselves and change our ways and not take full advantage of God?s free grace, looking toward salvation, then what is the point. And as Wesley states if this is so, ?But if this be so, then is all preaching vain? he again states ?that the doctrine of predestination is not a doctrine of God.? That is doctrine abolishes several parts of holiness. That it does not hold the meekness and love that Christ portrayed. It does not show the love for our enemies which scripture teaches. If you believe this then you would not help those who are not disciples and need to experience God?s

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