John Wesley's A Plain Account of Christian Perfection
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John Wesley's "A Plain Account of Christian Perfection" is an 18th-century theological treatise that systematically explains and defends his doctrine of entire sanctification and holy living within Methodism.
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Target entity: John Wesley's A Plain Account of Christian Perfection Context triple: [Christian perfection, articulatedIn, John Wesley's A Plain Account of Christian Perfection]
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John Wesley’s sermons
John Wesley’s sermons are a foundational collection of evangelical and theological discourses that shaped Methodist doctrine and the broader Wesleyan movement.
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A Body of Practical Divinity
A Body of Practical Divinity is an 18th-century theological work by Baptist minister John Gill that systematically presents Reformed Christian doctrine and its practical application to the believer’s life.
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C.
Journal of John Wesley
The "Journal of John Wesley" is the multi-volume diary of the Methodist movement’s founder, offering a detailed firsthand account of his travels, preaching, and spiritual reflections in the 18th century.
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Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers
Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers is a classic 17th-century Puritan theological treatise by John Owen that explores how Christians can actively combat and put to death sinful desires through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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E.
A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections
A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections is a seminal 1746 theological work by Jonathan Edwards analyzing the nature of true Christian experience and distinguishing genuine religious emotions from false or superficial ones.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: John Wesley's A Plain Account of Christian Perfection Target entity description: John Wesley's "A Plain Account of Christian Perfection" is an 18th-century theological treatise that systematically explains and defends his doctrine of entire sanctification and holy living within Methodism.
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A.
John Wesley’s sermons
John Wesley’s sermons are a foundational collection of evangelical and theological discourses that shaped Methodist doctrine and the broader Wesleyan movement.
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B.
A Body of Practical Divinity
A Body of Practical Divinity is an 18th-century theological work by Baptist minister John Gill that systematically presents Reformed Christian doctrine and its practical application to the believer’s life.
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C.
Journal of John Wesley
The "Journal of John Wesley" is the multi-volume diary of the Methodist movement’s founder, offering a detailed firsthand account of his travels, preaching, and spiritual reflections in the 18th century.
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D.
Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers
Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers is a classic 17th-century Puritan theological treatise by John Owen that explores how Christians can actively combat and put to death sinful desires through the power of the Holy Spirit.
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E.
A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections
A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections is a seminal 1746 theological work by Jonathan Edwards analyzing the nature of true Christian experience and distinguishing genuine religious emotions from false or superficial ones.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian literature
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Methodist text ⓘ theological treatise ⓘ |
| aim |
to defend the doctrine of entire sanctification
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to explain Wesley’s doctrine of Christian perfection ⓘ to provide practical guidance for holy living ⓘ |
| author | John Wesley NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| circulation | widely read among early Methodists ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Great Britain NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| doctrinalFocus |
entire sanctification as a second work of grace
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growth in grace ⓘ love of God and neighbor ⓘ possibility of Christian perfection in this life ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian theology
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devotional literature ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| historicalContext | 18th-century Methodist revival in England ⓘ |
| influenced |
Holiness churches
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Wesleyan Holiness movement NERFINISHED ⓘ later Methodist doctrinal standards ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Methodist laity
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Methodist preachers ⓘ |
| keyConcept |
assurance of salvation
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freedom from willful sin ⓘ instantaneous entire sanctification ⓘ perfect love ⓘ progressive sanctification ⓘ use of means of grace ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Christian perfection
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entire sanctification ⓘ holiness ⓘ holy living ⓘ |
| movement |
Evangelical Revival
NERFINISHED
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Methodist movement NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 18th century ⓘ |
| publicationForm | book ⓘ |
| relatedDoctrine |
Christian holiness
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justification by faith ⓘ sanctification ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Sermons on Several Occasions
NERFINISHED
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The Journal of John Wesley NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Methodism
NERFINISHED
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Protestantism ⓘ |
| statusInMethodism | classic exposition of Wesleyan holiness doctrine ⓘ |
| structure | systematic exposition ⓘ |
| theologicalPerspective |
Arminianism
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Wesleyan theology ⓘ |
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