wesleyanism: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

They are intimately related but not identical. Methodism is the broader church movement and denomination founded by John Wesley and others. Wesleyanism refers more specifically to the theological system and doctrines (like Arminian soteriology, sanctification) that characterize that movement. All Wesleyans are Methodists in a broad sense, but not all Methodist theological expressions are purely Wesleyan.

A methodological framework associated with Wesleyanism for theological reflection, though not formally articulated by Wesley himself. It suggests that Christian theology should be informed by four sources: Scripture (primary), tradition, reason, and experience.

The key difference lies in the doctrine of salvation. Calvinism emphasizes unconditional election and limited atonement (Christ died only for the elect). Wesleyanism, following Arminius, emphasizes conditional election based on God's foreknowledge of faith, and universal atonement (Christ died for all). Wesleyanism also strongly emphasizes the possibility of entire sanctification or Christian perfection.

Yes. These include The United Methodist Church, The Wesleyan Church, the Free Methodist Church, the Church of the Nazarene, and the Salvation Army, among others. These groups vary in how strictly they adhere to classical Wesleyan doctrine.

The theological system and principles associated with John Wesley and the Methodist movement, emphasizing salvation by faith, personal holiness, and social outreach.

Wesleyanism is usually formal, academic, religious in register.

Wesleyanism: in British English it is pronounced /ˈwɛz.li.ə.nɪ.zəm/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈwɛz.li.ə.nɪ.zəm/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.