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John Wesley's Impact On A Spiritual Renewal In Western Christianity

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John Wesley had a great impact on the evangelical awakening, a time during which a spiritual renewal in Western Christianity took place. “Peter Bohler had exhorted him to “preach faith till you have it and then because you have it, you will preach faith”” (Shelley p337). John’s contributions begun with his desire to be a leader in 1726 (Shelley p334). Under John’s direction, he led a group of students at Oxford who was eager to take their religion seriously (Shelley p334). They disciplined themselves through prayer, Bible reading, and through Holy Communion. The students were in search of ways to make their lives conform to the practice of early Christians, like many others during this era. John Wesley was one of many leaders that brought forth
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