Christianity, Christian perfection is the theological concept of the process or the event of achieving spiritual maturity or perfection. The ultimate...

in God. According to the standard formulation of the process of Christian perfection, going back to Evagrius Ponticus (345–399 AD) and Dionysius the Pseudo-Areopagite...

to Christ, along with the doctrine of Christian perfection. The Friends have historically held that Christians are guided by the inward light to "make...

Perfection is a state, variously, of completeness, flawlessness, or supreme excellence. The term is used to designate a range of diverse, if often kindred...

persistence of will Christian perfection, a doctrine taught in Methodism and Quakerism Perfectionist movement; see Oneida Community, a Christian sect Perfectionist...

a second work of grace, which is called entire sanctification or Christian perfection. The word Holiness refers specifically to this belief in entire sanctification...

reflecting emotional purity and the light of God, with a goal of Christian perfection. A prominent theological text of the Religious Society of Friends...

Account of Christian Perfection." "[Entire sanctification is] purity of intention." Wesley 1827, p. 66, "A Plain Account of Christian Perfection."‌ "[Entire...

ruling in our hearts, is the fullest expression of salvation; it is Christian perfection. —Amy Wagner Wesleyan Methodism, inclusive of the holiness movement...

cleanses the heart of the recipient from all sin; this state of Christian perfection is evidenced by love for God and love for neighbour. Holiness Pentecostals...