{"product_id":"john-wesleys-the-new-birth-set-in-modern-language-with-introduction-and-suggestions-for-group-use-paperback","title":"John Wesley's The New Birth: Set in Modern Language with Introduction and Suggestions for Group Use - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Wentz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs being good the way to heaven? Being religious? Jesus said, \"You must be born again.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Wesley, spiritual forefather of Methodist, Pentecostal, and Holiness churches and the Salvation Army, explains in this brief classic. One of the standard sermons Wesley required his circuit riders to learn and re-preach, The New Birth shows that religion and morality are good but new life in Jesus is vital.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWesley pulls no punches.\u003c\/strong\u003e But his 18th-century English is hard for most modern readers. As with his best-selling John Wesley's The Character of a Methodist,  David Wentz has updated the language to restore its original force and verve. The result is a text that readers of all levels of theological interest and expertise will understand and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis short book is \u003cstrong\u003eideal for small groups and adult Sunday School classes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dr. Wentz has added an introduction that sets the work in context, thoughtful discussion questions at the end of each section, a brief guide on how to lead small groups, and a suggested six-week schedule. For further study, Wesley's numerous Scripture quotes and allusions are identified. Wesley's full original version is included as an appendix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Wesley's The New Birth is part of \u003cstrong\u003eThe John Wesley in Modern Language Series. \u003c\/strong\u003eIn a time of upheaval in global Christianity, these brief, accessible summaries of Wesley's foundational emphases are required reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.22 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51773165666592,"sku":"9798990617209","price":12.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5955b1888cad974c1620b609ed5095c0.webp?v=1780421054","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/john-wesleys-the-new-birth-set-in-modern-language-with-introduction-and-suggestions-for-group-use-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}