A Perfect Love: Understanding John Wesley's A Plain Account of Christian Perfection

Product Description
A Perfect Love is the full text of Wesley's book. What makes this version unique is that the author has edited Wesley's text and updated his language for the contemporary reader. Christian perfection is the doctrine that distinguishes Methodism from other Christian denominations. People who read and study this book will come away with a greater appreciation for this important doctrine. It will change their lives. It may even change their church.

A Perfect Love includes in-text definitions and notes that explain names and terms that may be unfamiliar to the reader. It also includes hymns by Charles Wesley that describe the work of grace in human lives that leads to perfection in love. In addition, Diana Hynson has written a study guide that may be used for individual or small group studies.

Briefly, the term Christian perfection, as Wesley used and understood it, may be translated as "Christian maturity." It is the process of "growing up" in the love of God and neighbor. It is "holiness of heart and life." It is "having the same mind in you that was in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 2:5). Christian perfection is the goal of salvation; it is the outcome of a life lived with and for God in Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. Modern-Language Adaptation and Notes by Steven W. Manskar; Study Guide by Diana L. Hynson. (2003) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
About the Author
Steven W. Manskar is the Director of Accountable Discipleship for the General Board of Discipleship, Nashville, TN. An elder in the Minnesota Annual Conference, he provides resources and support for class leaders, Covenant Discipleship groups, and other leaders interested in accountability for Christian discipleship.

The Rev. Diana L. Hynson, is the Director of Learning and Teaching Ministries in the Congregation at the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship, Nashville, TN. Her focus is on Christian education, church school leaders, and pastors in their role as educators. Before joining the General Board, Diana worked for thirteen years as a development editor at the United Methodist Publishing House. She is an ordained deacon in the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference and has served churches in the Baltimore area. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.