#1 Why Do Methodists Sprinkle? Although the word baptism comes from the Greek term baptizo, meaning “to immerse, to dip, to submerge, or to overwhelm,” Methodists believe in a sprinkling of the water during a baptism, as opposed to a full immersion. The leader of the Methodist revival movement, John Wesley,led what would later become …
Methodist theology
#1 Do Methodists Partake in Lent? Yes, many Methodists do celebrate Lent, with the religion’s official website supporting the practice of sacrificing something during the season of lent as a way to recognize Jesus Christ’s sacrifice. Lent is observed by: Anglicans Eastern Orthodox Lutherans Methodists Roman Catholics Lent is not observed by: Baptists Evangelicals Latter-day …