Allen, Michael 1981- editor. Swain, Scott R. editor. text bibliography miu 2017 2017 monographic eng

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302 pages ; 23 cm Publisher's description: The holy has been defined existentially and sociologically, and churches too often allow their expectations regarding holiness to be prompted by existential aspirations or the social mores of the Christian community. Perhaps it is not surprising that many view holiness as accidental or expendable, even as a legalistic and conformist posture opposed to the freedom of the gospel. But sanctification is one of the gifts of the gospel of Jesus Christ, so we must think about the way in which he makes his redeemed holy as a grace. [This book] patiently defines holiness in theological terms by tending to its connections with core Christian doctrines such as the character of God, the nature of creation, and the covenantal shape of life with God. It then considers the ways in which the gospel of Jesus not only prompt us to holy action but provides holiness as one of its blessings. Finally, it attends to the ways in which the gift of sanctification relates to various human instruments and means, so that we can appreciate its connection to human nature, creaturely responsibility, and the pedagogy of exemplars and of law. Sanctification and the Gospel -- God -- Creation -- Covenant -- Incarnation -- In Christ -- Justification and sanctification -- Grace and nature -- Grace and responsibility -- Grace and discipline. Michael Allen and Scott R. Swain, general editors. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Sanctification Christianity Holiness Christianity Holy, The Christianity Holiness Christianity Sanctification Christianity BT765 .S25 2017 234.8 ALL 9780310491460 0310491460 97800310491460 2017276938 BTCTA 180519 20241126110728.0 20503678 eng