Wesleyan/Methodist Illustrations
Entire sanctification, social holiness, prevenient grace.
Key question: “How does this text call us toward holiness and compassion?”
10695 illustrations found
A Modern Story of Prophecy - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Prophecy presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in th...
The Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblic...
The Mental Health & Spirituality Challenge - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. Mental health struggles are often hidden in our churches, yet they affect nearly everyone. Like the woman who touched Jesus' hem in the crowd,...
Lessons from Crisis & Hope - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Crisis & Hope presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced simila...
The Work-Life Balance & Faith Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Work-Life Balance & Faith presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced simila...
Real-World Nonviolent Resistance - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Nonviolent Resistance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the bibl...
Finding Economic Justice and the Kingdom in Everyday Moments - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Economic Justice and the Kingdom presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like...
A Contemporary Holy Spirit Story - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Holy Spirit presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in...
The Mental Health & Spirituality Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept Mental health struggles are often hidden in our churches, yet they affect nearly everyone. Like the woman who touched Jesus' hem in the crowd, many suffer i...
When Nonviolent Resistance Meets Real Life - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Nonviolent Resistance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical character...
A Contemporary Holy Spirit Story - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Holy Spirit presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar ...
Finding Leading Toward Peace in Everyday Moments - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Leading Toward Peace presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the bibli...
When Life Meets Real Life - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Life presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their ...
Lessons from Lament - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Lament presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their ...
Real-World We are Imago Dei - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. The concept of Imago Dei - that all people are created in the image of God - is foundational to progressive Christian understanding of human d...
A Modern Story of Wisdom - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Wisdom presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar str...
When Life Meets Real Life - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Life presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar strug...
Real-World We are Imago Dei - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth The concept of Imago Dei - that all people are created in the image of God - is foundational to progressive Christian understanding of human dignity. Take the...
Real-World We are Imago Dei - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept The concept of Imago Dei - that all people are created in the image of God - is foundational to progressive Christian understanding of human dignity. Take t...
Finding Leading Toward Peace in Everyday Moments - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Leading Toward Peace presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters...
Real-World Interfaith Dialogue - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Interfaith Dialogue presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical...
When Nonviolent Resistance Meets Real Life - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Nonviolent Resistance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the bibl...
Modern Examples of Grace - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. Grace isn't just a theological concept—it's a life-changing reality. Take the story of David, a former addict who had burned every bridge in h...
When Nonviolent Resistance Meets Real Life - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Nonviolent Resistance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters ...