methodist church
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Protestant Christian denomination: The Methodist Church is a major Protestant Christian denomination founded on the theological principles and evangelical revival teachings of John Wesley and Charles Wesley in 18th-century England. It emphasizes personal faith, holiness, and social justice.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- She has been a devoted member of the Methodist Church for forty years.
- The local Methodist Church organizes a food drive every month.
- The doctrines of the Methodist Church stress both faith and good works.
Advanced Usage
- "the Methodist connection": A historical term referring to the collective organization of Methodist societies and churches.
- He studied the early growth of the Methodist connection in America.
Variants and Related Words
Methodism (n): The system of beliefs and practices associated with the Methodist Church.
- Methodism played a key role in the evangelical revival.
Methodist (n/adj): (As a noun) A member of the Methodist Church. (As an adjective) Relating to the Methodist Church.
- She is a Methodist. (n)
- He attends a Methodist seminary. (adj)
Synonyms
- Wesleyan Church: Another name often used, especially for branches directly tracing their roots to the Wesleys' teachings.
Noun
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a Protestant denomination founded on the principles of John Wesley and Charles Wesley
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