Plain Truth for Plain People: The Folk Theology of John Wesley ("Awake, Thou That Sleepest," Sermon 3)
A Commentary on His Standard Sermons on Several Occasions
This sermon was written and delivered by John’s brother, Charles (1707-1788).
Ephesians 5:14
Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead and Christ shall give thee light.
“Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.” This verse serves as a call to spiritual awakening and transformation, themes that Charles Wesley passionately explores throughout his sermon. His message is both a theological reflection and a practical exhortation urging believers to recognize their spiritual lethargy, embrace the transformative power of Christ, and live lives illuminated by divine light.
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