Title: United Methodist beliefs : a brief introduction /
Authors: Willimon, William H.
Publisher: Westminister John Knox Press,
Year: 2007
Subjects: United Methodist Church (U.S.) Doctrines.
Abstract: "This brief introduction to the United Methodist Church spells out the major beliefs of the Church in a clear, nontechnical style. William Willimon, the beloved United Methodist author, preacher, teacher, and bishop, discusses the great theological themes that United Methodists share in common with all Christians as well as the particular accents and emphases that characterize United Methodist understandings of Christian doctrines -- publisher website (August 2007).
Contents: Introduction and warning -- We believe in the triune God -- We believe in salvation through Jesus Christ -- We believe in the Holy Spirit -- We believe in Christ's universal church -- We believe in practicing theology -- We believe in transforming and perfecting grace -- We believe in faith and good works -- We believe in the coming of God's realm and reign to the world -- Thinking like Wesleyans.