Thomas A. Noble

Teaching on the sanctification of Christians using the difficult word perfection has been part of Christian spirituality through the centuries. The Fathers spoke of it and Augustine particularly contributed his penetrating analysis of human motivation in terms of love. Medieval theologians such as Bernard and Thomas Aquinas developed the tradition and wrote of levels or "degrees" of "perfection" in love. However, the doctrine has not fared so well among Protestants. John Wesley was the one major Protestant leader who tried to blend this ancient tradition of Christian "perfection" with the Reformation proclamation of justification by grace through faith. This book seeks to develop Wesley's synthesis of patristic and Reformation theology in order to consider how Christian "perfection" can be expressed in a more nuanced way in today's culture. Noble examines what basis may be found for Wesley's understanding of sanctification in the central doctrines of the church, particularly the atonement, the doctrine of Christ, and the most comprehensive of all Christian doctrines, the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. What he sets out is a fully trinitarian theology of holiness.

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This classic one-volume reference work is now substantially expanded and revised to focus on a variety of theological themes, thinkers and movements. From African Christian Theology to Zionism, this volume of historical and systematic theology offers a wealth of information and insight for students, pastors and all thoughtful Christians.

Historical and Systematic

New Dictionary of Theology

"For more than sixty years, Tyndale House and the associated Tyndale Fellowship have made a unique and vital contribution to the healthy condition of contemporary biblical studies, and of historic Christianity in the United Kingdom and worldwide." "The House and fellowship were founded in 1944, at a time when many conservative Christians failed to see any need for 'biblical and theological research', and when many academics were sceptical about whether committed Christians could engage in such research with intellectual integrity. The founders included such figures as F. F. Bruce, W. J . Martin , Douglas Johnson and D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones." "Thomas A. Noble traces the history of Tyndale House and the Tyndale Fellowship across the decades. His detailed narrative covers internal discussions and debates, progress through difficulties and discouragements, and eventual outward recognition, success and influence." "This valuable and informative volume will appeal to all who know Tyndale House and its work, members of the Fellowship and related institutions, and all with an interest in the history of Christianity in the twentieth century."--BOOK JACKET.

Tyndale House and Fellowship

Thomas A. Noble

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