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Author, evangelist, preacher, organizer, theologian, and pietist John Wesley is arguably one of the most important Christian voices of the 18th century. We continue to be influenced by him nearly three centuries later. He was a founder of the Methodist movement, and was used by God to spread the gospel to countless souls. The Journal of John Wesley is composed of 50 years ...more
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While I do not regret reading this book, it was a hard read. It is his journal. No one writes a journal to entertain but to remember. It was very interesting in the beginning referring to his trip to America and comments on his mother's child-rearing technique. After that, much of it was in the form of we went "somewhere" and preached on a certain scripture at such and such a time to a crowd of so many people (usually in the thousands, with NO microphone!). He often preached to large crowds at 5
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If you are interested in the origins on Methodism, or the works of a master evangelist, this massively abridged journal of an incredible man, John Wesley, is a great place to start.
Originally in multiple volumes, his journals spanning his adult life - covering 50 years & over 100,000 miles of field preaching on horseback, it has been condensed into this current form.
It has 2 introductions which nicely cover elements of Wesley's life that are excluded from the rest of the book; such as Wesley's ...more
Originally in multiple volumes, his journals spanning his adult life - covering 50 years & over 100,000 miles of field preaching on horseback, it has been condensed into this current form.
It has 2 introductions which nicely cover elements of Wesley's life that are excluded from the rest of the book; such as Wesley's ...more
John Wesley goes about on a horse.
What an excellent audiobook. Derek Perkins did a masterful job. John Wesley's journal is filled with insight and tales of exploit. Lots of interesting material. I read because I'm a lifelong Methodist and ordained pastor.
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Wesley encouraged people that God wouldn’t teach people further until they walked in obedience, doing what they already know is good.
When Bo Nash argued with Wesley, asking by what authority he preached. He said, By the authority of Jesus Christ, and the archbish ...more
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Wesley encouraged people that God wouldn’t teach people further until they walked in obedience, doing what they already know is good.
When Bo Nash argued with Wesley, asking by what authority he preached. He said, By the authority of Jesus Christ, and the archbish ...more
I loved reading this for 2 reasons: one is that it was fascinating to see a window into the world of the 1700's, and hear about many towns that we visited this year in Cornwall.
The second was just the enjoyment of the spirit of this person who dared to challenge the religious and social norms of the day. He didn't have the intent of causing trouble, but he also didn't back down when trouble came. There are too many stories to count of arriving in a town and being greeted by an angry mob hurling ...more
The second was just the enjoyment of the spirit of this person who dared to challenge the religious and social norms of the day. He didn't have the intent of causing trouble, but he also didn't back down when trouble came. There are too many stories to count of arriving in a town and being greeted by an angry mob hurling ...more
How can you sum up the totality of a man's life in a few words? It is a task of which I am immensely under-qualified. What I can say is that for me, I was deeply touched and moved by Wesley's journal. There is much to admire in the man and much wisdom to be found within these pages. I found myself deeply affected by Wesley's early entries and inspired by his later ones. Reading this was a six month journey for me and I would encourage everyone to join in that journey as well. Who knows what you
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This is an excellent collation of John Wesley's life via his own diary. I enjoyed how towns how we went back to that had thrown rocks at him later had churches and the town had turned around. It was very inspiring and prescient re Uniting Church of Australia later when ministers went astray and he had to bring them back on track or encourage them.
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A holy man
Excellent autobiography of a holy man. Wesley’s legacy of holy living remains the outstanding contribution to Methodism. The book has a few errors, but doesn’t detract from the contents.
Excellent autobiography of a holy man. Wesley’s legacy of holy living remains the outstanding contribution to Methodism. The book has a few errors, but doesn’t detract from the contents.
I was blessed and challenged as I read Wesley’s journal. He loved God & He loved people. I plan to read this journal more.
“Best of all, God is with us!”
“Best of all, God is with us!”
Good to finally have this classic read!
Longo.
Você precisa ser um leitor experiente e persistente para encarar este aqui e encontrar as pérolas escondidas.
Fala de dificultosas viagens a cavalo, de tempestades do mar e das turbas que sempre queriam interromper o pregador - e de como Deus permitiu que ele cumprisse sua missão infatigavelmente até os 86 anos.
O clima ruim do Reino Unido é um dos personagens principais destes registros do cativante fundador do Metodismo :P
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"I cannot write a better sermon on the Good Steward than I did sev ...more
Você precisa ser um leitor experiente e persistente para encarar este aqui e encontrar as pérolas escondidas.
Fala de dificultosas viagens a cavalo, de tempestades do mar e das turbas que sempre queriam interromper o pregador - e de como Deus permitiu que ele cumprisse sua missão infatigavelmente até os 86 anos.
O clima ruim do Reino Unido é um dos personagens principais destes registros do cativante fundador do Metodismo :P
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"I cannot write a better sermon on the Good Steward than I did sev ...more
In January I set out to read John Wesley’s journal. Over the years I have found great spiritual nourishment in reading the works from Christian saints through the ages: Theresa of Avila, Brother Lawrence, Julian of Norwich, John Calvin, John of the Cross and more. Since I consider myself “Wesleyan” in my theology, I figured I would read Wesley’s journal.
Four months later, I give up.
I still like Wesley. Wesley was an awesome person with a life to be admired by any Christian. Yet I found his journ ...more
Four months later, I give up.
I still like Wesley. Wesley was an awesome person with a life to be admired by any Christian. Yet I found his journ ...more
My edition is 8 volumes and is not a Kindle Edition, rather it is edited by Nehemiah Curnock. It is a good read. We do not do journals today but during Wesley's days some did and his is very unusual. This is a fascinating read.
J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"
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J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley, Natural Man, and the 'Isms'"
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It took me too long to finish this book, but finally did it. This book is not recommended to people looking for interesting stories. But this book shows the dedication and attitude of John Wesley. He also writes his observations on people and events, its interesting to see his perspective.
It really is a journal. It is unbelievable what all Wesley went through in order to preach. Was treated worse than Paul.
One of the tedious type books... this is not an airline/bath time relaxation book you can get through in an hour. Take your time and enjoy it.
mentioned at church lay servant academy 2/1/14
Great firsthand thoughts and stories from an important church figure. Fantastic writing style.
Jan 19, 2017
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Honestly, I didn't read the whole thing. But I found his honesty about his journey of faith very interesting and refreshing when I read it years ago.
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The man of God
A very detailed journal of a greatly used man of God who proved how greatly a man can be used who totally gives himself to His Spirit and leading.
A very detailed journal of a greatly used man of God who proved how greatly a man can be used who totally gives himself to His Spirit and leading.
My copy is a hard cover published by Moody Press in 1951
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I met those of our society who had votes in the ensuing election, and advised them
1. To vote, without fee or reward, for the person they judged most worthy
2. To speak no evil of the person they voted against, and
3. To take care their spirits were not sharpened against those that voted on the other side.”
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I met those of our society who had votes in the ensuing election, and advised them
1. To vote, without fee or reward, for the person they judged most worthy
2. To speak no evil of the person they voted against, and
3. To take care their spirits were not sharpened against those that voted on the other side.”
“In the evening I went very unwillingly to a society in Aldersgate Street, where one was reading Luther’s preface to the Epistle to the Romans. About a quarter before nine, while he was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my heart strangely warmed. 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.”
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