Wholeness in Christ: Toward a Biblical Theology of Holiness [Paperback]

William M. Greathouse (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 8, 1998

Holiness theology didn’t begin with John Wesley. Holiness theology began with Christ. In Wholeness in Christ, holiness theologian and former general superintendent William M. Greathouse examines both the Old and New Testament roots of the holiness doctrine. Greathouse takes an in-depth look at the historic doctrine of entire sanctification, the mandate to holy living, and such often-misunderstood Holiness terms as ’perfect.’ This masterfully researched work is a valuable resource to those who wish to examine more deeply the biblical foundations of the heartfelt experience of heart cleansing and holy living. Kivar.

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City (April 8, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 083411786X
• ISBN-13: 978-0834117860
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #112,368 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A carefully researched presentation of biblical holiness, July 26, 1999

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Frank G. Carver (San Diego, California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wholeness in Christ: Toward a Biblical Theology of Holiness (Hardcover)

This most helpful and quite readable treatment of the biblical foundations of the Wesleyan perspective on the life of holiness comes from the prolific pen of William M. Greathouse, General Superintendent Emeritus in the Church of the Nazarene. A university educated churchman, he writes out of a life spent in the pulpit, the classroom, and leadership positions in church and academia, as well as in research and writing.

As he lays out before the reader the Old Testament roots and the New Testament teaching on Christian holiness, William Greathouse blends his pastoral and evangelistic spirit with careful biblical exegesis and scholarly exposition. Fully knowledgeable in the pertinent scholarly literature, he presents an optimism of grace that will inspire the heart of every Christian. The Old Testament ideal of the holy, the Christian experience of the Holy Spirit, the New Testament concepts of sanctification and perfection, and the Sermon on the Mount as a "kingdom ethic" are convincingly related to the contemporary Christian life. Both those who seek to understand the traditional Wesleyan concern for the holy life and those who proclaim it will see it firmly grounded here in Scripture. This fine work is well suited for use as a textbook or supplementary reading in courses on spiritual formation and the theology of holiness.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What I needed for my class, October 27, 2009

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This review is from: Wholeness in Christ: Toward a Biblical Theology of Holiness (Paperback)

This book was just what I needed for my class at Nazarene Bible College. As a college book it teaches the reader about the Holiness movement and the Wesleyan view.