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The Puritans tried to reform the Church of England along Calvinist lines and ended up separating into Congregational, Presbyterian and Baptist denominations. Without the strong Puritan influence, the Anglican churches drifted toward cold rationalism. John Wesley (1703 -1791) was the man raised up by God to awaken the spiritual life of England. Wesley was determined to revive the evangelical spirit within the Church of England. Ultimately, Wesley became the founder for the emotional movement of his time, which was called as Methodism.
One great result of the revival was the new Church, the Methodist Church. Wesley did not desire this. He loved the Church of England, and wished that the people who became Christians under his preaching and that of his fellow workers could be taken into it. But the new Church was forced upon him. Wesley theology was called "Arminianism of the heart" - an Arminianism combined with Pietism and burning with revival fire. Methodism and Wesley left an indelible impression on North American evangelical theology and for the rest of the denominations of the world.
A still greater result of the revival was a spiritual awakening of England, affecting the nation widely and deeply. Thousands of people who had been living in practical heathenism, because of the neglect of the Church of England, were gathered into the Methodist societies.
- By S. A. Devasahayam, can be contacted at dsahayam@sify.com
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Why do methodists hate Catholics?
While there are diffrences in beliefs, Methodists do not hate Catholics.
When was Association of Independent Methodists created?
Association of Independent Methodists was created in 1965.
Do Methodists practice the Lords supper?
Methodists practice the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion. However, Methodists do not believe in transubstantiation; rather, they consider the bread and wine to be symbolic.
What is the difference in being a Methodist and being a Christian?
All Methodists are Christians . Not all Christians are Methodists . The Methodists church is a mainline protestant , Anglican church , One of many denominations . Christians can be Catholics , Protestants , Orthodox or others . source : I am a Methodist
What do Methodists call their place of worship?
Methodists pray in Churches like other Protestant Christian Denominations.
Do Methodists believe in Puratory?
Although the Methodist church does not prohibit such a belief, few if any Methodists believe in purgatory.
What were the two religious denominations that benefited from the evangelical revivals of the early nineteenth century?
Methodists and Baptists
What has the author H B Kendall written?
H. B. Kendall has written: 'The origin and history of the Primitive Methodist Church' -- subject(s): Primitive Methodist Church (Great Britain), Methodists, History
Two denominations that especially gained adherents among common people of the west and south were?
methodists and baptists
What do methodists eat?
Methodists eat the same things as other people; there are no dietary restrictions. Some Methodists may choose to give up specific foods for Lent or fast for religious reasons, but not as a life-long choice.
How do you spell methodists?
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Do Methodists have a priest?
No, Baptists do not have a pope.
