105 books
—
2 voters
Sacraments
“
Despite the differences in detail and in emphasis in Wesley's exposition of the two sacraments, there is an underlying unity in his sacramental theology. He regarded both sacraments as means whereby God could confer grace according to His promise, but yet insisted, that in order to prevent the means from being mistaken as ends, it was necessary for there to be an appropriation of the grace held out by the faith of the believer. Grace was not conferred IN SPITE OF MAN, but only with his co-operat
...more
”
― John Wesley's Doctrine of the Sacraments
― John Wesley's Doctrine of the Sacraments
“
The reference in 1 Corinthians 11:27 is to Christ’s actual body, which was crucified, as the reference to blood makes evident. Anaziõs has been translated 'in an unworthy manner,' and sometimes incorrectly thought to modify not the way of partaking but the character of the persons partaking. But Paul refers to those who are partaking in an unworthy manner, not those who in themselves are unworthy, which presumably Paul would see as including any and all believers. No one is worthy of partaking o
...more
”
― Making a Meal of It: Rethinking the Theology of the Lord's Supper
― Making a Meal of It: Rethinking the Theology of the Lord's Supper
This is the group for parishioners of St. Agnes and St. Athanasius; parishes of the Reading Cath…more
2 members,
last active 5 years ago
This group was created for the purpose of discussing, pondering, and sharing in the liturgical l…more
18 members,
last active 4 years ago
A group for Catholics to discuss the (Catholic) books they're reading.
Please read the group ru…more
2,072 members,
last active 6 days ago
This group is for those who identify as Wesleyan in theology and who embrace a Wesleyan/Anglican…more
22 members,
last active 12 years ago
