Primary Platform of Methodism, or Exposition of the General Rules (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Moses Montgomery Henkle

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 033279007X ISBN 13: 9780332790077

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A practical guide to living out faith through the General Rules

This book presents the General Rules associated with Wesleyan methodists, framed as a practical code for daily Christian living. It emphasizes a heart- and life‑level faith, designed to unite believers across diverse churches while keeping the focus on scriptural guidance and personal growth.

The content frames how a Christian community can pursue holiness through three core divisions—avoiding evil, doing good, and attending all the ordinances of God—with clear guidance on membership, discipline, and shared spiritual practice. It also discusses how these rules have shaped Methodist life for generations and why they matter for personal integrity and church health today.

• Learn the purpose and scope of the General Rules and how they connect heart, belief, and practice
• See how membership was understood in early Wesleyan communities and what that means for today
• Explore practical duties like temperance, fasting, and gentle, constructive conduct in daily life
• Understand how discipline, unity, and public worship support a living faith

Ideal for readers seeking a grounded, historical view of Methodism’s practical ethics and for those looking to strengthen daily spiritual habits with a clear framework.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 033279007X
• ISBN 13: 9780332790077
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 410