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| − | '''Holiness''' churches are those emphasizing [[John Wesley]]'s doctrine of perfection, especially as expressed in the [[ | + | '''Holiness''' churches are those emphasizing [[John Wesley]]'s doctrine of perfection, especially as expressed in the [[Methodist Church]]. They teach that "entire sanctification" and the removal of inbred sin, follows conversion and is experienced instantaneously by faith. The believer is then able to live without deliberate sin, though not without "weaknesses". |
see [[Holiness Movement]] | see [[Holiness Movement]] | ||
[[Category:Revivals]] | [[Category:Revivals]] | ||
Revision as of 16:52, January 1, 2009
Holiness churches are those emphasizing John Wesley's doctrine of perfection, especially as expressed in the Methodist Church. They teach that "entire sanctification" and the removal of inbred sin, follows conversion and is experienced instantaneously by faith. The believer is then able to live without deliberate sin, though not without "weaknesses".