What do you know of John Wesley ?

Answer 1

nothing. who's he?

Answer 2

Try getting a copy of this book.
The Message of the Wesleys by Philip S Watson


otherwise go to Wikipedia

John Wesley (IPA: [ˈweslɪ]) (June 28 [O.S. June 17] 1703 – March 2, 1791) was an eighteenth-century Anglican minister and Christian theologian who was an early leader in the Methodist movement. Methodism had three rises: the first at Oxford University with the founding of the so-called "Holy Club"; the second while Wesley was parish priest in Savannah, Georgia; and the third in London after Wesley's return to England. The movement took form from its third rise in the early 1740s with Wesley, along with others, itinerant field preaching and the subsequent founding of religious societies for the formation of believers. This was the first widely successful evangelical movement in the United Kingdom. Wesley's Methodist connection included societies throughout England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland before spreading to other parts of the English-speaking world and beyond. He divided his religious societies further into classes and bands for intensive accountability and religious instruction.

Methodists, under Wesley's direction, became leaders in many social justice issues of the day including prison reform and abolitionism movements. Wesley's strength as a theologian lay in his ability to combine seemingly opposing theological stances. His greatest theological achievement was his promotion of what he termed "Christian perfection," or holiness of heart and life. Wesley insisted that in this life, the Christian could come to a state where the love of God, or perfect love, reigned supreme in one's heart. His evangelical theology, especially his understanding of Christian perfection, was firmly grounded in his sacramental theology. He continually insisted on the general use of the means of grace (prayer, Scripture, meditation, Holy Communion, etc.) as the means by which God transformed the believer. Throughout his life, Wesley remained within the Church of England and insisted that his movement was well within the bounds of the Anglican Church. His maverick use of church policy put him at odds with many within the Church of England, though toward the end of his life he was widely respected.

Answer 3

Hi
I thought the name sounded familiar but then I realised I was thinking of Brad Wesley the bad guy in Roadhouse the man who thought he owned the town.
Ray. West York's. U.K.

Answer 4

Anglican minister although his leanings were toward arminism. He and a group of friends had a method they used for studying the Bible ( hence Methodists) He believed in the holiness doctrine. Had a seies of 11 questions for the members of his group to ask themselves in order to strengthen their spiritual life. You can still pick up copies of his writings and his biography. He was he brother of the hymn writer Charles Wesley.

Answer 5

I'm with fishy. It would take all day. It would take half-a-day to talk about his brother Charles. John started the Methodist church. The Wesleyan church split from the Methodist over bishop rule and slavery. I am a member of the Wesleyan church and have pastored 4 Wesleyan churches.

Answer 6

his name is John Wesley

Answer 7

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wesley

John Wesley (IPA: [ˈweslɪ]) (June 28 [O.S. June 17] 1703 – March 2, 1791) was an eighteenth-century Anglican minister and Christian theologian who was an early leader in the Methodist movement. Methodism had three rises: the first at Oxford University with the founding of the so-called "Holy Club"; the second while Wesley was parish priest in Savannah, Georgia; and the third in London after Wesley's return to England. The movement took form from its third rise in the early 1740s with Wesley, along with others, itinerant field preaching and the subsequent founding of religious societies for the formation of believers. This was the first widely successful evangelical movement in the United Kingdom. Wesley's Methodist connection included societies throughout England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland before spreading to other parts of the English-speaking world and beyond. He divided his religious societies further into classes and bands for intensive accountability and religious instruction.
Methodists, under Wesley's direction, became leaders in many social justice issues of the day including prison reform and abolitionism movements. Wesley's strength as a theologian lay in his ability to combine seemingly opposing theological stances. His greatest theological achievement was his promotion of what he termed "Christian perfection," or holiness of heart and life. Wesley insisted that in this life, the Christian could come to a state where the love of God, or perfect love, reigned supreme in one's heart. His evangelical theology, especially his understanding of Christian perfection, was firmly grounded in his sacramental theology. He continually insisted on the general use of the means of grace (prayer, Scripture, meditation, Holy Communion, etc.) as the means by which God transformed the believer. Throughout his life, Wesley remained within the Church of England and insisted that his movement was well within the bounds of the Anglican Church. His maverick use of church policy put him at odds with many within the Church of England, though toward the end of his life he was widely respected.

Answer 8

He was a gunslinger... came out of the Texas war between the Moderators and the Regulators...

John Wesley Hardin was much of a man, it's said. Can't recall at the moment where they hung him.

Answer 9

Didn`t he start the Wesleyan movement that became the Methodist Church....He also wrote many hymns that are sung in Methodist Chapels..

Answer 10

Founder of the Methodist church...evangelical...social reformer...

Answer 11

absolutely!

hes a real american hero that one is!

http://www.famoustexans.com/johnwesleyhardin.htm

John Wesley Hardin.