Body Quote by John Wesley
““To explain this a little further: Only the soul and the body are the natural constituent parts of men and women. The SPIRIT is not in the fundamental nature of humans but is the supernatural gift of God, TO BE FOUND IN CHRISTIANS ONLY.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Nature of Man, John Wesley, 1765
Wesley argues that the soul and body are natural, while spirit is a divine gift exclusive to Christians.
In simple terms: Body and soul are natural; spirit is a Christian gift.
Key Takeaway
Recognize spiritual identity as a divine gift.
Themes
theology
anthropology
spirituality
Mood
solemn
reflective
Type
theological
doctrinal
When to use this quote
- Personal reflection
- church teaching
- missionary work
Key Concepts
Divine gift
human nature
Christian exclusivity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be a Christian in this view?
- How does this affect interfaith dialogue?
A Different Perspective
May exclude non‑Christians, leading to division.
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