Scripture and the Wesleyan Way: A Bible Study on Real Christianity

by Scott J. Jones, Arthur D Jones

The Bible was central to John Wesley’s faith and the Christian movement he founded. In Scripture and the Wesleyan Way, you will discover a Wesleyan approach to the Bible and the Christian life through a Bible study using Wesley’s own words.


In this study, authors Scott and Arthur Jones use John Wesley’s sermons to illuminate the Bible passages at the heart of Wesley’s understanding of what it means to be a real Christian. Each chapter explores a key Scripture text and one of Wesley’s sermons on it. Through their insightful and engaging study, Bishop Jones and his son Arthur show how the teachings of Wesley address questions that many of us in the twenty-first century still struggle with today.


Chapters


What is the Bible’s Message?
How Can I Be Saved?
A, I a Real Christian?
Do I Have to Obey the Law?

Am I a Sinner?
How Can I Connect with God?
Why is the Christian Life Not Easier?

What about My Money?


Additional components for an eight-week study include a DVD featuring Scott and Arthur Jones and a comprehensive Leader Guide.


John Wesley discovered a challenging yet hopeful message in the Bible, which profoundly shaped his personal life and the Methodist movement he founded. As you study the Bible with John Wesley, you will hear his call to live a real Christian life and be inspired to respond to this call with faith and boldness.

Genres: Christianity

128 pages, Paperback

Published August 21, 2018

Reviews

[Chandra Sorrells · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good start on understanding the Wesleyan view of key scripture principles

[Christine Kindlesparger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Read

A lot of scripture and wisdom is in this book. I will be reading it again. I highly recommend it.

[Keith Lenard Jr. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great introduction.

[Mary Ellin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Intended for United Methodists, and for Bible studies, this book on John Wesley’s teachings on key components of the Christian life is also good for any United Methodist or Protestant Christian for individual study (Catholics likely would be turned off by non-Catholic doctrine). Easy to understand; I particular recommend the chapters on how hard it is to be a good Christian, on money and tithing (prepare for messages unlike what you’re probably expecting), and especially the chapter on sin. We don’t like to talk about sin, but we all need to face it to truly understand why we need a Savior. A short, easy read, worth a try.

[Marsha · Rating 5 out of 5]

The authors do a wonderful job explaining the Bible through the lens of John Wesley. For me it was a reaffirmation of why I am a Methodist. I recommend this book to all Christians who want to learn more about faith and want a closer walk with Jesus.