John Wesley's Influence On Society

Two major influences in John Wesley’s life were, His colleagues: Charles Wesley, and George Whitefield. Charles, Wesley’s younger brother, was a young minister ordained in Oxford, with his older brother. Charles was a young man who started a prayer group that methodically studied the scriptures. They were also very serious about the lifestyle they lived in the pursuit of holiness. This was due to John Wesley later becoming the leader of this group. Charles and John’s inner circle was made fun of because of their extreme ideals, extra attention to details in the study of the scriptures, and methodical ways. They were called “Methodists,” first, as an insult. Then they took up the name Methodist proudly and together founded the Methodist Church. Charles also became a very accomplished hymn writer composing over 6,000 hymns for the church, like: Hark, the Harold angels sing, Christ the Lord is risen today, and Father I stretch my hand to Thee. These songs and hymns still impact much of the church today. George Whitefield was another great influence to John Wesley; he met the Wesley brothers at Oxford and traveled throughout America. He helped with both the Great Awakening in London and in America. He also
His Failures in ministry, in America, and doubts of his own salvation. After John was ordained he was sent to Georgia, in America on a mission to convert Indians and other “degenerates “. The opposition would prove too much for him, so he retreated for a while. His so-called failures were a cause for him to say, how can I save the soul of others and I am not sure of my own soul’s salvation. This all changed when he was at a meeting, listening to some writings of Martin Luther and a prayer meeting. Hw then, in the middle of the reading stood and proclaimed that his heart as strangely warmed and that h was sure of his salvation and led the service in songs of joy and