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The 4 Great Emphases of Methodist Christianity
- God's love includes everyone! (Universal Atonement)
- Though tragically separated from God by sin, we can be saved through faith in Jesus Christ! (Salvation Faith)
- God's spirit brings assurance that we belong to Him! (Witness of the Spirit)
- A life dominated by perfect love is the goal of Christian experience (Perfect Love)
Personalise these four emphases and use these suggested prayers accordingly.
FIRST EMPHASIS
God's love includes everyone! (Universal Atonement)
| "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16) |
This is the most wonderful truth in the world - God loves each of us, whoever we are, whatever our lot in life! Everyone of us can say, "I am loved by the Creator God." |
| "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise…not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:9) |
With Charles Wesley, we sing: "Come, sinners to the gospel feast; Let every soul be Jesus' guest Ye need not one be left behind, For God hath bidden all humankind" |
| "In this new life one's nationality or race or education or social position is unimportant; such things mean nothing. Whether a person has Christ is what matters, and He is equally available to all." (Colossians 3:11 Living NT) |
God's love does include everyone, but everyone does not experience this love. The next emphasis tells what God has done that we might all know for ourselves love so tremendous! |
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