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There is nothing like the Dictionary of Christianity in America. Even most libraries can't offer you all the facts, perspectives and information you'll find in this single volume. The work of over 400 scholars and experts in American religion, the Dictionary of Christianity in America offers 2,400 authoritative articles on nearly every aspect of this fascinating epoch in modern Christian history....

“Justification,” said John Wesley, “God does for us; sanctification, God does in us.” Thus far he agreed with the Reformed tradition. But Wesley also believed that sanctification culminated in the dramatic experience of a second work of grace, given by God and appropriated by faith, whereby the believer attained Christian perfection. This was not a sinless perfection, nor did it preclude the believer’s growth in grace, but was defined as freedom from all conscious, or intentional, sin—a perfection