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The Story Of Us

Explore the life and teachings of John Wesley, a revolutionary figure in Christianity who advocated for purity and Christian perfection. Learn about his vision for radical life change, his rejection of institutional Christianity, and his establishment of a house church network.

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The Story Of Us

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  1. The Story Of Us

  2. “Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reference for God.” ~ 2 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV)

  3. “Will you not revive us again, so that your people may rejoice in you?” ~ Psalm 85:6, NRSV

  4. JOHN WESLEY: PASSION FOR PURITY (1703-1791) • Had a vision for radical life change (called Christian Perfection). • Took the message of Jesus to the average person. • Rejected institutional Christianity as true Christianity and established a house church network called “classes.” • Accountability, practicality, and clear biblical teaching were central to the house church. • Brother Charles wrote over 9,000 renewal songs. • Tireless in his work,teaching, and travels. • 55,000 - 70,000 members by time of his death.

  5. “May the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:23, NRSV

  6. “It is strange that sometimes the church is written off by those who know little or nothing about it. They are not involved in its process or mission. In no other field would we take the word of a bystander as a word of authority and appraisal.” ~ C. Neil Strait

  7. CHEAP SUBSTITUTES FOR BIBLICAL ACCOUNTABILITY Congenial relationships = stay nice, avoid conflict Cooperative relationships = stay busy, avoid contact Conforming relationships = stay the same, avoid diversity Consoling relationships = stay positive, avoid confrontation (Peter vs. Jesus – “Get behind me Satan”) Counselling relationships = stay ill, I need the esteem Controlling relationships = stay weak, I need the power Connecting relationships = Spiritual Community

  8. Holiness Conservative Liberal

  9. Holiness Christ-likeness Conservative Liberal

  10. “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?” ~ Luke 6:46, NIV

  11. “Don’t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you? God will bring ruin upon anyone who ruins this temple. For God’s temple is holy, and you Christians are that temple.” ~ 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 (NLT)

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