Christian Perfectionism

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:theology
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs entire sanctification
perfect love
gptkbp:centralTo gptkb:Methodism
gptkb:Holiness_movement
gptkbp:contrastsWith Calvinist views on sanctification
gptkbp:debatedBy Christian theologians
gptkbp:emergedIn 18th century
gptkbp:emphasizes love for God and neighbor
gptkbp:focusesOn moral transformation
spiritual maturity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Christian Perfectionism
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Protestantism
gptkb:Salvation_Army
gptkb:Nazarene_Church
gptkbp:opposedBy many Reformed traditions
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:John_Wesley
gptkbp:relatedTo sanctification
holiness
sinless perfection
gptkbp:scripture gptkb:Matthew_5:48
gptkb:1_John_4:18
gptkb:1_Thessalonians_5:23
gptkbp:teaches believers can attain a state of holiness
freedom from willful sin is possible in this life
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_Humphrey_Noyes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6