Can Christians be perfect? John Wesley believed they could. But he didn’t mean sinless perfection.
In this episode of Theology Project, Dr. Chris Lohrstorfer joins me to discuss John Wesley’s Sermon 40, “Christian Perfection,” and one of the most distinctive—and often misunderstood—doctrines of the Wesleyan tradition.
What did Wesley actually mean by Christian perfection? Can Christians be free from sin in this life? What is the difference between Christian perfection and sinless perfection? And how does Wesley’s understanding of holiness shape the way Christians think about salvation, spiritual growth, and the Christian life?
We dig into Wesley’s sermon, clarify some common misconceptions, and explore why Christian perfection remains central to Wesleyan theology today.
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