about spiritual transformation in Christ, much greater focus is placed on justification and the forgiveness of sins. When sanctification is taught, it is portrayed as a slow and gradual process, rather than a sudden, decisive intervention of God. Second, many believers who grew up in the American Holiness tradition have sought entire sanctification. When they did not experience it after a time, they lost hope that it could be realized in the present moment. Finally, many doubt the possibility of
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