r/methodism

The Bible does say we are sealed unto the day of redemption, if once saved always saved isn’t true, doesn’t that mean that the Bible would be teaching a works based salvation?

Hello - I hope my question is read in good faith even if it is apparent that I am a little clumsy about it.

I will be attending a multiple day event in a space hosted by a Methodist organization. There are daily devotionals included in the schedule. It is unclear to me whether any or all of them are required, as the attendance is a mixed-faith (but primarily Christian) group.

I'm personally not at all religious, but I was raised in a multifaith family and think religion is very interesting and overall a force of good. If I am required to attend any sessions, what should I expect? My plan is to be quiet, listen, and learn. Are there any activities/behaviors that I should not participate in as a non member? If I am not required to attend any sessions, would it be disrespectful for me to attend as an observer? I like cultural exchange but also respect closed spaces, no questions asked.

When I was in high school I attended a United Methodist Church, and I remember really enjoying the bible studies and small group discussions. I ended up leaving the UMC and joined the Episcopal Church (USA) because I was looking for a church that was fully LGBT-affirming, and the UMC still wasn't at the time. I was glad to see that the UMC is now more affirming, and would like to explore it again. I plan on remaining Episcopalian, but I'd still like to learn more. Does anyone recommend any books or resources on learning more about Methodism and the Wesleyan approach to theology?

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One of the things I like about the Episcopal Church is the "three-legged stool" approach to authority (Scripture, Tradition, and Reason), and my understanding is that Methodists have something similar but add Experience as well. I'm also interested in learning more about the Wesleyan approach to soteriology, justification, and sanctification.

I'm new to Methodism, and I love it. The singing, the passing the peace, etc. I grew up Baptist and left the church a decade or so ago. I wanted to do communion and found my local UMC and have been loving it ever since.

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We've ( my wife and I ) been going for a little over 2 months now I would say, and we asked the pastor to baptize us after he did a sermon on baptism.We have never been baptized. He asked if anyone felt called and we did. And it's been radio silence ever since. At first I thought maybe with the conference he's busy. But still nothing. Is this normal? He said he would like to sit down with us and chat. But then when we gave him our availability he said he'll check his schedule and get back with us. That was over a month ago. We see him every Sunday and he doesn't say anything. I have a lot of respect for him and it's honestly kind of hurting my feelings a little bit. Thank you all.

Howdy Methodist. Happy conference season and all.

This came up as I was in our conference worship and heard the beginning of “Blessed Assurance”, only to then realize we were singing “Trust in God” by Elevation Music.

My question is, does this bug anyone else to have these good Wesleyan-Arminian songs that get warped into Calvinist hymns?

And, maybe more productively how do y’all handle music in worship? Do you make sure everything is in alignment with our theology or do you just smile and bear it?

It just bugs me and pulls me out of worship.