New Posts For Thread: Looking for info on Methodist denomination.http://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44071/22819545/Looking_for_info_on_Methodist_denomination.I was hoping a Methodist could clarify something. I come from a Baptist tradition (but don't attend a church currently). I've always heard that the only real difference between a Baptist and a Methodist is the way we baptise. But I attended a Methwill I agree with what was posted as well. I too was brought up Methodist and we all so beleve that the communion table is open to all. Yes we were founded in 1965 but out west in the west we were founded in 1848 which is 150+ yrs of being around Jhohttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44071/22819545/Looking_for_info_on_Methodist_denomination.?post_id=522500695#522500695will I agree with what was posted as well. I too was brought up Methodist and we all so beleve that the communion table is open to all. Yes we were founded in 1965 but out west in the west we were founded in 1848 which is 150+ yrs of being around JhoWed, 01 Aug 2012 11:18:56 -0500One last, but nevertheless important distinction between the two traditions involves salvation. Baptists view salvation as a one time occurrence. Methodists view salvation as a journey, characterized by prevenient grace, justifying grace and sanctihttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44071/22819545/Looking_for_info_on_Methodist_denomination.?post_id=408488689#408488689One last, but nevertheless important distinction between the two traditions involves salvation. Baptists view salvation as a one time occurrence. Methodists view salvation as a journey, characterized by prevenient grace, justifying grace and sanctiThu, 01 Apr 2010 14:49:50 -0500Thank you both for your responses. They were very helpful. I was busy with important business and neglected to return as promptly as I wanted to. I have been encouraged by my positive experience to attend the Methodist Church I visited a couple of whttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44071/22819545/Looking_for_info_on_Methodist_denomination.?post_id=408457013#408457013Thank you both for your responses. They were very helpful. I was busy with important business and neglected to return as promptly as I wanted to. I have been encouraged by my positive experience to attend the Methodist Church I visited a couple of wThu, 01 Apr 2010 09:13:55 -0500I basically agree. In Methodism, Scripture is primary. One of Wesley's quotes was, "I am a Bible bigot." Another difference between the two expressions of faith involves the "Breaking of the Bread." Methodism holds to a sacramental view, meaninghttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44071/22819545/Looking_for_info_on_Methodist_denomination.?post_id=406549641#406549641I basically agree. In Methodism, Scripture is primary. One of Wesley's quotes was, "I am a Bible bigot." Another difference between the two expressions of faith involves the "Breaking of the Bread." Methodism holds to a sacramental view, meaningFri, 26 Mar 2010 16:04:37 -0500I am a Methodist and yes we take a more relaxed view of things compared to Baptist. Yes we beieve in being "saved" or"born again",however this is a personal thing and no pressure at my church. Yes we believe some have a gradual conversion experiencehttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44071/22819545/Looking_for_info_on_Methodist_denomination.?post_id=402227113#402227113I am a Methodist and yes we take a more relaxed view of things compared to Baptist. Yes we beieve in being "saved" or"born again",however this is a personal thing and no pressure at my church. Yes we believe some have a gradual conversion experienceTue, 23 Mar 2010 13:37:47 -0500I was hoping a Methodist could clarify something. I come from a Baptist tradition (but don't attend a church currently). I've always heard that the only real difference between a Baptist and a Methodist is the way we baptise. But I attended a Methhttp://community.beliefnet.com/go/thread/view/44071/22819545/Looking_for_info_on_Methodist_denomination.?post_id=402176329#402176329I was hoping a Methodist could clarify something. I come from a Baptist tradition (but don't attend a church currently). I've always heard that the only real difference between a Baptist and a Methodist is the way we baptise. But I attended a MethMon, 22 Mar 2010 22:34:58 -0500