Methodist Theology

This book is written to capture the imagination and engage the reader in conversation.Methodism is not a doctrinaire society, yet it is clear about what it believes. Methodists confidently develop their theology through conversation with the world of secular knowledge, with other Christian traditions and other religious faiths, drawing on contemporary biblical scholarship and with careful attention to the Christian tradition. Methodism is serious about worship, public and personal, since it wants to celebrate the reality of God's presence with God's people - that is, as Methodists understand it, with all God's people. Methodist theology is grounded in the grace of God that it proclaims to be free for all. Methodist theology is essentially Christological; it puts Christ at the centre of faith, but therefore, (not 'as well'!) is focused on God, the Holy Trinity. Methodism is one Society and is keen to draw others into its fellowship. Hence the Methodist Church does not have missionary societies; it is, properly understood, a Society organised for mission.

Preface / Chapter 1: Foundations. / Chapter 2: Preaching and Singing the Faith. / Chapter 3: Grace Abounding. / Chapter 4 The Presence of God. / Chapter 5: A Revolutionary Gospel. / Chapter 6: A World Without Boundaries. / Chapter 7: The Mind of Christ. / Chapter 8: Listening and Hoping . / Chapter 9: The Wesleyan Revival: A Thankful Worshipping Community / Conclusion