Wesleyan Quadrilateral
The most important source of authority in the Quadrilateral.
What is Scripture?
John Wesley said “Do all the good you can…” continuing with this phrase.
What is “…by all the means you can”?
A creed is a statement of this.
What is belief?
The prayer Jesus taught his disciples.
What is the Lord’s Prayer?
A disciple is someone who follows this person.
Who is Jesus?
This source refers to the teachings passed down through the church.
What is Tradition?
The Methodist movement focused heavily on caring for these groups in society.
Who are the poor and marginalized?
The word creed comes from the Latin word meaning this.
What is “I believe”?
This part of worship includes reading from the Bible.
What is Scripture reading?
Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love God and this.
Who is your neighbor?
This source encourages us to think and understand faith logically.
What is Reason?
Methodists believe faith should lead to these two kinds of actions: acts of piety and acts of this.
What are Acts of Mercy?
This statement of belief was developed partly at the Council of Nicaea.
What is the Nicene Creed?
A sermon is meant to help explain this.
What is the Bible or God’s Word?
This spiritual practice includes talking and listening to God.
What is Prayer?
This source refers to our personal encounter with God.
What is Experience?
This United Methodist practice includes prayer, scripture reading, and communion.
What are the Means of Grace?
Creeds help the church remember and pass down this.
What are core beliefs?
In church worship, singing together is often called this.
What is praise or worship?
This book helps Christians learn about God and Jesus.
What is the Bible?
The Methodist theologian who described the Quadrilateral.
Who is John Wesley?
This vow confirmands make promises to support the church with prayers, presence, gifts, service, and this.
What is Witness?
Creeds summarize teachings found in this book.
What is the Bible?
This moment in worship is when we greet each other with Christ’s peace.
What is the Passing of the Peace?
This word means turning away from sin and turning toward God.
What is Repentance?