John Wesley's Sermons

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This paper reviews the two sermons by John Wesley called 'The More Excellent Way' and 'The Almost Christian'. The paper compares these two sermons showing that they have many similarities, yet many differences depending on the viewpoint of the reader. The individual who lives by the excellent way lives a life similar to the way a good man does, but the key to the excellent way is accepting the message of Christ and living a good life. "

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"Is it better to almost become a Christian or to become a Christian without giving one's heart to the call of Christ? What does it mean to say "almost Christian"? What is the difference in the lifestyle of an almost Christian and the excellent way? These questions can be answered by reading the two sermons by John Wesley called, "The More Excellent Way" and "The Almost Christian". Comparison of these two sermons will show they have many similarities, yet many differences depending on the viewpoint of the reader. The individual who lives by the "excellent way" lives a life similar to the way a "good man" does, but the key to the excellent way is accepting the message of Christ and living a good life. Who is the almost Christian? What does this term mean? "

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