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A Plain Account of Christian Perfection Kindle Edition

by John Wesley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 243 ratings
This book is an account of John Wesley's journey to understanding the doctrine of Christian perfection. Perfection is, according to Wesley, "purity of intention, dedicating all the life to God," In this book, he gives a numbered list, in chronological order, of the steps he took toward grasping the doctrine. He concludes that the belief is based on Matthew 22.36-40 ("'Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?' Jesus replied: 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself'"). Perfect love is the basis of Wesley's perfection doctrine, and it comes only through sanctification by grace alone. Any reader interested in delving into the doctrine or desiring to live a more Christ-like life should start with this Methodist classic by John Wesley.
This edition features an artistic cover, a new promotional introduction, an index of scripture references, and links for scripture references to the appropriate passages.
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John Wesley was an Anglican clergyman and theologian as well as one of the founders of the world-wide Methodist movement.

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John Wesley (1703–1791)

Wesley was an Anglican minister and evangelist who went on to be one of the leading founders of the Methodist movement which spread around the world to become one of the largest Protestant denominations. He authored several works as well as preserved and republished many others that he saw valuable for use in the spiritual growth and well being of Christian believers.

Much has been published concerning Wesley and there is much more to be discovered than can be written in this brief biography. Many lives have been changed for the better from Wesley's life work and many more will be changed as a part of his continuing legacy.

This is a small tribute for those grateful for the opportunity to be called Wesleyans after John Wesley’s great example as he lived and followed the example of the Lord Jesus Christ as his greatest life ambition.

For more on the John Wesley Prayer Project visit http://www.johnwesleyprayer.com

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Customers find the book enjoyable to read and appreciate its informative content about Christian perfection, with one customer noting it provides a clear explanation of Wesley's interpretation. The book receives positive feedback for its comprehensibility, with one customer describing it as a wonderful book about surrendering to the Holy Spirit. The scriptural content receives mixed reviews, with one customer noting it is pretty light on Biblical proof texts.

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Customers find the book readable and enjoyable to read, with one customer noting it's a classic work on living a holy life.

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Customers find this book very informative about Christian Perfection and Wesleyan theological doctrine, with one customer noting it provides a great snapshot of John Wesley's ministry.

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Customers have mixed opinions about the scripture content of the book, with one noting it provides a great background full of scripture, while another points out it is pretty light on Biblical proof texts.

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Gives good understanding of Wesleyan-Arminian teaching on Holiness. Used this as my class text
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  • Kate
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2023
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    I love reading about John Wesley.
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  • Seeking Disciple
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wesley's Defense of Holiness and Entire Sanctification
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2014
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    God calls His people to holiness (1 Peter 1:15-16). But what does the Bible mean when it calls us to forsake sin? What should we do with passages such as Matthew 5:48 or 2 Corinthians 7:1? Can we truly overcome sin? Jesus said that whoever sins is a slave to sin (John 8:34) and yet the Son came to set His people free (Matthew 1:21; John 8:36). We are to be dead to sin (Romans 6:11). We are to be holy as God is holy and without holiness no one will see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14).

    So how does God make us holy? As disciples of Jesus we understand that we are holy in Christ (Hebrews 10:10, 14) but we also know that the Spirit is empowering us to holiness (Galatians 5:16-17). The Bible even calls the Holy Spirit "the Spirit of holiness" (Romans 1:4). John Wesley seeks to answer what he means by "Christian perfection." Wesley does not mean "sinless perfection" as some suppose. Instead, the Spirit of God helps the child of God to overcome sin. We can be free from sin. Jesus is now our Lord and He is more than able to deliver His people from their sins. Those who teach that we are always slaves to sin ignore the clear teaching of the New Testament.

    Overall this is good work. Wesley does a good job of showing what the Bible teaches about God's holiness as well as the holiness of the disciple. While I don't think Wesley was 100% clear on whether sanctification is a second work of grace (he seems to imply this), I do think that the biblical teaching on holiness is very much worth reading and praying about (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24).
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Wesley
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2020
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    Theological text that examines the history of Wesleyan theology. I recommend this book to those who are seeking greater understanding of Christian Perfection.
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  • Rob Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on the theology of John Wesley
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2017
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    Excellent book on the theology of John Wesley, easy read and goes straight to the heart. Many books of theology are very lengthy but Wesley gets it done in a book that shouldn't take long to read. And the great thing about it is that you can read it in less than 3 hours. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in Holyness theology.
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  • Andrew
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2020
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    Very informative book on Christian Perfection. Answered many questions I had and made the concept more understandable. Would recommend for anyone curious, or doubting the doctrine of Christian Perfection.
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  • JClo in the Swamp
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Christian Classic
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2014
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    A Wesleyan classic - This is Wesley's explanation of the doctrine of Christian Perfection, based on Jesus' words, "Be perfect, therefore, as your Father in heaven is perfect." He explains what "perfection" is and what it is NOT. Wesley's alterations, edits, and retractions are also included, as he refines this doctrine over time, based on Scripture, tradition, reason & experience.
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  • No apology apologist
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful! Written for the skeptic!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2015
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    Ever wonder what Jesus meant when He said, "Be perfect for my Father in heaven is perfect"? I would recommend this shirt read to anyone who has questions about the doctrine of entire sanctification or Christian perfection. It is very clear and wonderfully understandable... God is Faith who also will do it.
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  • David P. Klosterman
    5.0 out of 5 stars John Wesley book on Christian perfection
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2021
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    Awesome book book on living a holy life.
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  • Paul Weary
    5.0 out of 5 stars The heart of Wesley's theology
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2013
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    I have an old hardback copy of 'A Plain Account' and when I saw the opportunity to purchase the Kindle version for less than £1, I grabbed the opportunity. This book was written by Wesley for a general audience as a defence of his much-misunderstood doctrine of perfection. As an accessible introduction to Wesley's own writings it is a must for every Methodist and student of Wesleyan theology.
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  • Theos
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2015
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    Classic publication and a must read for any who wants to understand the fundamentals of Methodism.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2014
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    It is what it says in its title and an illuminating read for me a long time Methodist
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  • Tom
    3.0 out of 5 stars Bought for research
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2019
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    I bought this for research purposes. The archaic language is a tad difficult at times but it gave me the background to the 'Wesleyan mind' I needed.
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  • Toni Bennett
    3.0 out of 5 stars Typeset in 3 columns and quite small print which does not make for easy reading.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2016
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    A lot of typos. Typeset in 3 columns and quite small print which does not make for easy reading.
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