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    The document discusses the importance of United Methodist members and pastors understanding the church's core doctrines as outlined in the 25 Articles of Religion. Specifically, it emphasizes that people should study Articles 1 through 4, which address beliefs about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Bible. Having knowledge of these foundational tenets allows United Methodists to accurately describe their faith to others and distinguish Methodist doctrine from that of other denominations. The document stresses that pastors especially should seek to continually learn church doctrines so they can guide congregants in growing their spiritual understanding and relationship with God.

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    The document discusses the importance of United Methodist members and pastors understanding the church's core doctrines as outlined in the 25 Articles of Religion. Specifically, it emphasizes that people should study Articles 1 through 4, which address beliefs about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Bible. Having knowledge of these foundational tenets allows United Methodists to accurately describe their faith to others and distinguish Methodist doctrine from that of other denominations. The document stresses that pastors especially should seek to continually learn church doctrines so they can guide congregants in growing their spiritual understanding and relationship with God.

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    TWINKLE STAR R.

    CALLA
    MASTER OF DIVINITY – MIDDLER
    CT 254 – UM DOCTRINE & POLITY

    REFLECTION 1: ARTICLE OF RELIGION (ARTICLE 1-4)

    The 25 articles of religion is the foundational framework of the Methodist faith. It was

    prepared by the Methodism Founder John and essentially a short form of 39 articles of the church of

    England. With this article of religion, The United Methodist Church shares a great deal with other

    denominations that's why, as a part of the United Methodist Church, we should explore what we

    believe about God, about Jesus, about the Holy Spirit, about the Bible, and more.

    Sometimes, we claimed that we are Methodist, but we do not know what we believe, we do

    not know how to explain what Methodist is all about, we do not know our own doctrine. What If

    someone were to ask a member of your congregation or to us, “What is a United Methodist,” what

    would you want them to say? Or not say? We usually do not stop to think about what congregants

    may say as individuals, but when they talk about their church and faith, their conversations can have

    positive or negative effects. So, as a Methodist, we should learn and study this article 1 to 4 of our

    united Methodist church, so we can know how to defend our faith. We should learn what we mean

    when we talk about God, about Jesus, the holy spirit, the bible, as well as eternal life, death and

    resurrection and also how we serve people around the world, and ways we grow as disciples of Jesus

    Christ.

    As a pastor of United Methodist Church and in a specific congregation, we should know what

    the difference of our doctrine to the doctrine of other denomination. We cannot say, "the knowledge

    that God gave me is limited, so this is all i know" if we do not know how to answer. It seems like we

    are also limiting God's power to provide you wisdom. As a Methodist pastor, we should have faith

    seeking the truth, that’s why we never stop learning and that’s why we are studying those doctrines

    to help also our congregation to learn and remember basic knowledge about The United Methodist

    Church and Christian faith especially the 25 articles of religion that will help them answer questions

    enthusiastically and honestly while creating an opportunity for growing spiritually and forming a

    deeper relationship with God.

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