Methodist theology is elusive. When John Wesley attempted to describe The Character of a Methodist (), he began by telling the reader what a Methodist is not. The distinguishing marks of the Methodist, he observed, are not a peculiar set of opinions, notions, doctrines, actions, or customs.
Charismatic gifts, often referred to as spiritual gifts, are understood within Christian theology as bestowed by the Holy Spirit upon believers for the purpose of edifying the church and advancing its mission. The Christian theology of charismatic gifts has a rich and complex history, relat...