Monthly Archives: August 2014

Readings and Reflections for August 31-September 6

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Glidden United Methodist Church

United Methodism 101: The Wesleyan Quadrilateral Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14–17 Tradition: 2 Thessalonians 2:13–15 Experience: John 4:28–30, 39–42 Reason: Proverbs 2:1–6 Key Verse: “All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for … Continue reading →

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Readings and Reflections for August 24-31

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Glidden United Methodist Church

August 24, 2014 United Methodism 101: Sanctifying Grace Matthew 5:43–48; 1 Peter 1:13–16 Key Verse: “it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.’” Background: John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, identified three forms of God’s grace: Prevenient … Continue reading →

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Readings and Reflections for August 17-24

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Glidden United Methodist Church

August 17, 2014 United Methodism 101: Justifying Grace: Romans 3:21-26 Key Verse: “…all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; they are now justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ … Continue reading →

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Readings for August 10-17, 2014

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Glidden United Methodist Church

This week we started a short series on United Methodist beliefs.  We began by talking about Prevenient Grace.  Grace is the free, unmerited favor, love and mercy God offers us as a gift.  Prevenient grace is that love, favor at … Continue reading →

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Readings for August 3-10, 2014

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Glidden United Methodist Church

Sunday, July 27, 2014 Paul in Rome Acts 28:16–31 Monday, August 4 Jesus heals a woman and a girl Matthew 9:18–26 Tuesday, August 5 Simon’s Mother-in-law Healed Mark 1:29–34 Wednesday, August 6 Jesus Heals a Man’s Hand Mark 3:1–5 Thursday, … Continue reading →

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