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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| Predicate | Object |
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| 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
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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
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The Journal of John Wesley NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Methodism
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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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