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#230271 in Books Kenneth J Collins 2000-06-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .44 x 6.00l; .67 #File Name: 0687082463192 pagesReal Christian The Life of John Wesley
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An excellent jobBy J. Robert EwbankThis book by Collins tells the story of John Wesley. Along with the story of John's life he tells what is going on in his life in both a religious sense and in a more personal sense. It is an excellent job of blending so you learn about the phases in Wesley's life as well as his tightening theology. An excellent job.J. Robert Ewbank author "John Wesley; Natural Man; and the Isms" "Wesley's Wars" "To Whom It May Concern" and "Tell me about the United Methodist Church"1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. good read; informativeBy dummy customera good read; informative; maybe too much for a dummy like me; lots of research was put into this with quotes from letters; sermons; etc2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Real Christian: Accurate; Well Written; Easily AccessibleBy Dan Wells"A Real Christian: The Life of John Wesley" presents an accurate introductory portrait of the life; ministry; and theology of John Wesley. From reading this well-written and easily accessible book; it can be seen rather clearly that Wesley's idea of holy love for God and neighbor is at the core of who Wesley was. This holy love of God worked throughout Wesley's life as he was continually transformed and empowered within his social context. Collins rightly portrays this time and time again as he highlights Wesley's concern for the spiritual and temporal needs of the marginalized in society. All in all; Collins does an extraordinary job at showing how Wesley was not only a great theologian; but was a "real Christian" who experienced the love and grace of God that breaks the chains of sin; and transforms the hearts of humanity for service. I would personally recommend this text to anyone who wants to begin a journey into the life of John Wesley and the Wesleyan theology. This book is very valuable to any student; pastor; or anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of how God continually works in our lives through enabling grace. Definitely worth the read!
