John Wesley
John Wesley
John Wesleywas an Anglican cleric and theologian who, with his brother Charles and fellow cleric George Whitefield, is credited with the foundation of Methodism. His work and writings also played a leading role in the development of the Holiness movement and Pentecostalism...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth28 June 1703
church scripture cases
In all cases, the Church is to be judged by the Scripture, not the Scripture by the Church.
fire people miles
Catch on fire and people will come for miles to see you burn.
jesus interesting done
Until my work on this earth is done, I am immortal. But when my work for Christ is done ... I go to be with Jesus
roots guilt sin
By justification we are saved from the guilt of sin…by sanctification we are saved from the power and root of sin
mind talent speak
My talent is to speak my mind. God won't object if you bury that talent.
suffering conquer
Suffer all, and conquer all.
sacrifice serious-person doubt
I resolved to dedicate all my life to God, all my thoughts, and words, and actions; being thoroughly convinced, there was no medium; but that every part of my life (not some only) must either be a sacrifice to God, or myself, that is, in effect, to the devil. Can any serious person doubt of this, or find a medium between serving God and serving the devil?
religion may orthodoxy
Orthodoxy, or right opinion, is, at best, a very slender part of religion. Though right tempers cannot subsist without right opinions, yet right opinions may subsist without right tempers. There may be a right opinion of God without either love or one right temper toward Him. Satan is a proof of this.
christian essence simplicity
Always remember the essence of Christian holiness is simplicity and purity: one design, one desire: entire devotion to God.
joy singing desire
Singing is as much the language of holy joy as praying is of holy desire.
trust taken law
I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone for salvation, and an assurance was given me that he had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved me from the law of sin and death.
religious government people
The greater the share the people have in government, the less liberty, civil or religious, does a nation enjoy.
sunset color mountain
The glories and the beauties of form, color and sound unite in the Grand Canyon - forms unrivaled even by the mountains, colors that vie with sunsets, and sounds that span the diapason from tempest to tinkling raindrop; from cataract to bubbling fountain.
heart pride self
Purge me from every sinful blot; My idols all be cast aside: Cleanse me from every evil thought, From all the filth of self and pride. The hatred of the carnal mind Out of my flesh at once remove: Give me a tender heart, resigned, And pure, and full of faith and love.