Prompted by a large number of requests from pastors and Sunday schools, this resource (co-published with Bristol House) will help users understand United Methodist beliefs and tradition and what it means to function as a Christian in the context of a multi-cultural society. Thirteen sessions will cover the failure of post-modern philosophy to provide ultimate value outside of Christian faith. The Wesleyan essentials of original sin, the saving work of Christ, atonement, resurrection, salvation by grace through faith, trinity, prevenient grace, sanctifying grace, doctrine of the Holy Spirit, and living a transformed life.