Relıgıon and the Church

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18th Century Lıfe and Lıterature

Christianity is a monotheistic and Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in

canonical gospels and other New Testament writings.

It also considers the Hebrew Bible, which is known as the Old Testament, to be canonical. Adherents of the

Christian faith are known as Christians.

Christianity

Worldwide, the three largest groups of Christianity are the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox

Church, and the various denominations of Protestantism.

Protestantism came into existence during the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century, splitting from the Roman Catholic Church.

Major branches wıthın Christianity

Protestantısm It has been defined as any of several church

denominations denying the universal authority of the Pope and affirming the Reformation principles of

justification by faith alone.

In the 16th century, the followers of Martin Luther established the evangelical (Lutheran)

churches of Germany and Scandinavia.

The Church of England became independent of papal authority, and was influenced by

some Reformation principles.

Brances of Protestanism

Anglicanism

The faith of Anglicans is founded in the scriptures, the traditions of the apostolic church, the apostolic succession ("historic episcopate")

and the early Church Fathers.

Anglıcan church ıs known as the mıddle way, or vıa medıa, between

Reformed Protestanısm and Roman catholıcısm.

Methodısm

The movement traces its roots to John Wesley's evangelistic revival movement within Anglicanism.

George Whitefield, another significant leader in the movement, was known for his unorthodox ministry

of itinerant open-air preaching

The Methodist Church is known for its missionary work, and its establishment of hospitals, universities, orphanages, soup

kitchens, and schools to follow Jesus' command to spread the Good News and

serve all people.

Wesley maintained the Arminian doctrines that were dominant in the 18th-century Church of England, while Whitefield adopted Calvinism through his contacts with

Calvinists in Scotland and New England.

This caused serious strains on the relationship between Whitefield and Wesley, with Wesley becoming quite

hostile toward Whitefield in what had been previously very close relations.

Methodism in the Great Britain

As Wesley and his colleagues preached around the country they formed local societies, that were

given national organisation through Wesley's leadership and conferences

of preachers.

In 1784 Wesley made provision for the governance of Methodism after his death

through the 'Yearly Conference of the People called Methodists'.

The Annual Conference has remained the governing body of Methodism ever since, with various modifications

implemented to increase the number of preachers present, to include lay members (1878) and later women (1911).

For half a century after John Wesley's death in 1791, the Methodist movement was characterised by a series of divisions, normally on matters of church government and separate revivals

Methodists stand within the Protestant tradition of the worldwide Christian Church. Their core beliefs reflect

orthodox Christianity. Methodist teaching is sometimes summed up in four particular ideas known as the four

alls.

All need to be saved - the doctrine of original sin All can be saved - Universal Salvation

All can know they are saved – Assurance All can be saved completely - Christian perfection

The Church exists to:

Increase awareness of God's presence and celebrate God's love - Worship

Help people to learn and grow as Christians, through mutual support and care - Learning and Caring

Be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice - Service

Make more followers of Jesus Christ - Evangelism

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