Publisher's Synopsis
Remarks On Methodism: Intended To Show Its Discordance In Certain Points, With The Gospel Of Jesus Christ (1813) is a book written by an anonymous author who is identified only as ""A Minister Of The Church Of England."" The book is a critique of the Methodist movement, which had emerged in the 18th century as a revivalist movement within the Church of England.The author argues that Methodism is in discordance with the Gospel of Jesus Christ in certain points. These points include the Methodist doctrine of perfectionism, which holds that believers can attain a state of sinless perfection in this life. The author also criticizes the Methodist emphasis on emotional experiences and the use of revivalistic techniques to convert people to Christianity.The author argues that these aspects of Methodism are not consistent with the teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, which emphasize the importance of faith, repentance, and the forgiveness of sins through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The author also argues that the Methodist movement has led to a division within the Church of England and has created a separate and distinct religious identity.Overall, Remarks On Methodism is a critical analysis of the Methodist movement from the perspective of a member of the Church of England. The book provides insights into the theological debates and controversies that surrounded the emergence of Methodism in the 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.