Overview
A Perfect Love is the full text of Wesley's book. What makes this version unique is that the author has edited Wesley's text and updated his language for the contemporary reader. Christian perfection is the doctrine that distinguishes Methodism from other Christian denominations. People who read and study this book will come away with a greater appreciation for this important doctrine. It will change their lives. It may even change their church. A Perfect Love includes in-text definitions and notes that explain names and terms that may be unfamiliar to the reader. It also includes hymns by Charles Wesley that describe the work of grace in human lives that leads to perfection in love. In addition, Dr. Diana Hynson provides a study guide that may be used for individual or small-group studies, and Dr. Marjorie Suchocki offers a careful theological and spiritual reflection on Wesley's work. Briefly, the term Christian perfection, as Wesley used and understood it, may be translated as ""Christian maturity."" It is the process of ""growing up"" in the love of God and neighbor. It is ""holiness of heart and life."" It is having ""the same mind . . . in you that was in Christ Jesus"" (Philippians 2:5). Christian perfection is the goal of salvation; it is the outcome of a life lived with and for God in Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Full Product Details
Author: Steven W Manskar ,
Marjorie Hewitt Suchocki ,
Diana L Hynson
Publisher: Discipleship Resources
Imprint: Discipleship Resources
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 28.00cm
Weight: 0.426kg
ISBN: 9780881774269
ISBN 10: 088177426
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 January 2004
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""Those who are new to the writings of Wesley need to read this book, and seasoned students should read it again in this new edition. A valuable reference for all who seek to walk with Christ and learn his mind."" Dr. David Lowes Watson, Director, Office of Pastoral Formation, Nashville Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church "". . . a resource not only for helping people in the church understand their Methodist heritage, but also for thinking about what kind of life God is calling us to live."" Dr. Sarah Heaner Lancaster, Associate Professor of Theology, Methodist Theological School in Ohio
Author Information
Dr. Marjorie Suchocki is Professor Emerita, Claremont School of Theology, Claremont, California. Her many articles and books include Trinity in Process (co-edited with Joseph Bracken), Divinity and Diversity, God Christ Church, and The Fall to Violence: Original Sin in Relational Theology.
