What did Wesley's work focus on?
sanctification
What else?
the effect of faith on the character of a Christian
What is methodism?
the Methodist movemen
What group of christianity does it fall into?
Protestant
What is the inspiration for their religion?
life and teachings of John Wesley
Who is another leader?
George Whitefield
Who else?
Charles Wesley
What is his relation to John?
John's brother
When did itbegin?
18th century
Within what?
Church of England
What happened after John died?
It became a separate denomination
How did the teachings spread?
vigorous missionary work
How many people adhere to this religion?
80 million
Who is Jesus according to the religion?
the Son of God
What happened to him?
he died
Why?
for all of humanity
What does Methodisn emphasize?
charity
What else?
support for the sick, the poor, and the afflicted through the works of mercy
How do they put those beliefs to work?
the establishment of hospitals, orphanages, soup kitchens, and schools
Why do they do that?
to follow Christ's command to spread the gospel and serve all people.