John Wesley

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18th CenturyEnglandmodern

Anglican cleric who founded Methodism; emphasized personal holiness and social justice.

Theological Positions

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Limbo exists for unbaptized infants.

Afterlife / Disagree

Prayers for the dead can help them.

Afterlife / Disagree

Soul sleep occurs between death and resurrection.

Afterlife / Disagree

The intermediate state is conscious.

Afterlife / Agree

There are degrees of reward in heaven.

Afterlife / agree

Angels are real spiritual beings.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

Christians can and should cast out demons.

Angels & Demons / agree

Christians can be demon-possessed.

Angels & Demons / neutral

Demons can possess people today.

Angels & Demons / agree

Satan is a real, personal being. Not just a symbol of evil or force.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

Writings

A Plain Account of Christian Perfection

Treatise outlining Wesley’s doctrine of entire sanctification and practical holiness.

Source: A Plain Account of Christian Perfection

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Explanatory Notes on the New Testament

Lay-oriented commentary providing theological and practical observations.

Source: Explanatory Notes on the New Testament

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Journal

Extensive diary chronicling Wesley’s travels, preaching, and revival work.

Source: Journal

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Primitive Physic

Popular handbook of medical remedies reflecting Wesley’s concern for physical well-being.

Source: Primitive Physic

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Sermons on Several Occasions

Collection of Wesley’s standard sermons covering essential doctrines and practical piety.

Source: Sermons on Several Occasions

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The Almost Christian

Sermon urging nominal believers to pursue genuine faith and new birth.

Source: The Almost Christian

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The Character of a Methodist

Short tract describing the marks of true Methodist faith and life.

Source: The Character of a Methodist

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