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John Wesley on New Creation and Entire Sanctification - Wesleyan (2 Corinthians 5:17)

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"In regeneration we become new creations—but the old nature still contends. The promise points toward entire sanctification: the old truly passing, the new fully coming. New creation begins at conversion and progresses toward perfection in love." — John Wesley. Wesleyan: new creation as process toward holiness.

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Scripture References

2 Corinthians 5:17

Emotional Tone

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Audience

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