Methodism

A bishop is an ordained member of the clergy who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution. In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance and administration of dioceses. The role or office of the bishop is called episcopacy or the episcopate. Organisationally, several Christian denominations utilise ecclesiastical structures that call for the position of bishops, while other denominations have dispensed with this office, seeing it as a symbol of power. Bishops have also exercised political authority within their dioceses.

thumb|upright=1.2|Seven Sacraments Altarpiece|The Seven Sacraments, an [[altarpiece by Rogier van der Weyden]]

thumb|upright|Saint Stephen, one of the first seven deacons in the Christian Church, holding a [[Gospel Book in a 1601 painting by Giacomo Cavedone.]] A deacon is a member of the diaconate, an office in Christian churches that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions.

Methodism, also called the Methodist movement, is a Protestant Christian tradition whose origins, and practice derive from the life and teachings of John Wesley. George Whitefield and John's brother Charles Wesley were also significant early leaders in the movement. They were named Methodists for "the methodical way in which they carried out their Christian faith". Methodism originated as a revival movement within Anglicanism with roots in the Church of England in the 18th century and became a separate denomination after Wesley's death. The movement spread throughout the British Empire, the Un

Pietism (), also known as Pietistic Lutheranism, is a movement within Lutheranism that combines its emphasis on biblical doctrine with an emphasis on individual piety and living a holy Christian life.

ritual blessing

thumb|upright|Jacobus Arminius in a 1625 engraving by W. Swanenburgh Arminianism is a theological tradition in Protestantism which emerged in the early 17th century and is based on the ideas of the Dutch Reformed theologian Jacobus Arminius and his historic supporters known as Remonstrants. Dutch Arminianism was originally articulated in the Remonstrance (1610), a theological statement submitted to the States General of the Netherlands. This expressed an attempt to moderate the doctrines of Calvinism related to its interpretation of predestination.

thumb|upright|A Roman Catholic deacon wearing a dalmatic and a biretta during a service in the Traditional Latin Rite thumb|upright|Ornately embroidered dalmatic (shown from the back with a collarin) The dalmatic is a long, wide-sleeved tunic, which serves as a liturgical vestment in the Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, United Methodist, and some other churches. When used, it is the proper vestment of a deacon at Mass, Holy Communion or other services such as baptism or marriage held in the context of a Eucharistic service. Although infrequent, it may also be worn by bishops above the alb and bel

doctrine that Mary the mother of Jesus had never had sexual relations throughout her life; held by many Christian groups, including the Catholic Church

solemn dedication to a special purpose or service

concept of Christian theology

Testimony is a solemn attestation as to the truth of a situation.

town and civil parish in Lincolnshire, England

Calvinist doctrine that the fall of humankind enslaves all to sin and makes them need justification

various merciful acts promoted by Christian tradition, sometimes in a series of seven named acts

Christian phrase

Christian blessing for mothers after birth to allow them to attend mass

thumb|300px|Sabbath Eve, painting by Alexander Johnston (artist)|Alexander Johnston thumb|300px|Christian denominations teaching first-day Sabbatarianism, such as the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster, observe the Lord's Day as a day of worship and rest. Sabbatarianism advocates the observation of the Sabbath in Christianity, in keeping with the Ten Commandments.

communal meal shared among Christians

Protestant Christian theological variant of Divine Grace, originated in 16th Century CE

Supererogation (Late Latin: supererogatio "payment beyond what is needed or asked", from super "beyond" and erogare "to pay out, expend", itself from ex "out" and rogare "to ask") is the performance of more than is asked for; the action of doing more than duty requires. In ethics, an act is supererogatory if it is good but not morally required to be done. It refers to an act that is more than is necessary, when another course of action—involving less—would still be an acceptable action. It differs from a duty, which is an act wrong not to do, and from acts morally neutral. Supererogation may b

phrase meaning a transformative ordeal

doctrine that what the Bible says regarding matters of faith and Christian practice is wholly useful and true

Christian practice of abstaining from meat, dairy products and alcohol, on Fridays

means through which God gives grace

series of Christian religious services

Theory of Atonement in Christianity

various teachings within Christianity that describe the process of achieving spiritual maturity or perfection

non-Calvinist Protestant doctrine

Protestant Christian doctrine that the inner witness of the Holy Spirit allows the Christian to know that they are justified

Christian small group structure

thumb | right | Defrocking of Patriarch Nikon of Moscow Defrocking, unfrocking, degradation, or laicization of clergy is the removal of their rights to exercise the functions of the ordained ministry. It may be grounded on criminal convictions, disciplinary problems, or disagreements over doctrine or dogma; but may also be done at their request for personal reasons, such as running for civil office, taking over a family business, declining health or old age, desire to marry against the rules for clergy in a particular church, or an unresolved dispute. The form of the procedure varies according

methodology for theological reflection that is credited to John Wesley

a transforming interaction with God which may occur in the life of an individual Christian

Christian hymn written by Charles Wesley

Christian practice related to Holy Communion

clothing of traditional modest design worn by some religious groups

official doctrinal statement of Methodism