Sanctity without Starch: A Layperson’s Guide to a Wesleyan Theology of Grace

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Acknowledgements …………………………… 7

Introduction ……………………………….. 8

Part I The Law of Sin and Death

1. Original Righteousness: In God’s Own Image ……… 18

2. Original Sin: A Propensity to Disobedience ………. 28

3. Prevenient Grace: God’s Initiative ……………… 40

4. Infant Baptism: Grace Accelerated …………….. 52

5. Actual Sin: The Age of Accountability ………….. 66

Part II Grace, the Power of the Holy Spirit

1. Justifying Grace: The Spirit in You …………….. 80

2. Justification: The Forgiveness of Sins …………… 92

3. The New Birth: Baptism in the Holy Spirit ………. 104

Part III The Law of the Spirit of Life

1. Sanctifying Grace: Overcoming Sin …………… 120

2. The Fruit of the Spirit of Love ………………. 136

3. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Readiness for Ministry .. 152

4. Sanctification: Grace Fulfilling the Law ………… 170

5. Against a New Legalism ………………….. 186