Discovering Christian Holiness by Diane Leclerc presents a comprehensive exploration of Wesleyan-Holiness theology, focusing on the historical development and contemporary relevance of the doctrine of holiness. The author first expresses deep gratitude to students and colleagues at Northwest Nazarene University, whose postmodern perspectives aided in processing the material, and to family and friends for their vital support. The core theological argument is that Wesleyan-Holiness tradition offers a distinctive perspective on holiness, emphasizing sanctification as the center of its identity, which must be "translated" effectively for the postmodern age without sacrificing its transcendent truth. Key themes include John Wesley's theological influences, such as his experience of having his heart "strangely warmed" and his focus on faith alone for salvation, and the subsequent American Holiness Movement's emphasis on the instantaneousness of entire sanctification and its connection to social reform. The discussion delves into biblical foundations, defining God's holiness through incomparability and glory, and human holiness through a purified heart that expresses itself as perfect love, ultimately emphasizing that God's grace enables a life of entire devotion and growth in character, while rejecting any form of antinomianism or legalism.

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