John Wesley's The New Birth

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Is being good the way to heaven? Being religious? Jesus said You must be born again.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>John 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 </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The New Birth</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> shows that religion and morality are good but new life in Jesus is vital.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Wesley pulls no punches.</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> But his 18th-century English is hard for most modern readers. As with his best-selling </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>John Wesley's The Character of a Methodist</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> 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.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>This short book is </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>ideal for small groups and adult Sunday School classes</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>. 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.</span></p><p><br></p><p><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>John Wesley's The New Birth</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is part of </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The John Wesley in Modern Language Series. </strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In a time of upheaval in global Christianity these brief accessible summaries of Wesley's foundational emphases are required reading.</span></p>