Wesleyan Distinctives | Rocky Point Methodist Church

The nature of God as Self-giving Love. The Trinitarian life of God is best described as shared life and love. This reveals His holiness not as mere transcendence or even morality, but a relationship of mutual self-giving that defines morality for us.
Grace as the active and intimate shared life of God. The Holy One shares Himself with His creation. Grace is not just an attitude of unmerited favor toward us but also an action of extended divine life. This is engaged by the Means of Grace.
Salvation as the restoration of the image of God. God’s goal in redemption is not merely escaping hell and going to heaven but bringing us into conformity to His Son through the deep inner workings of the Spirit.
Sanctification as the process of transformation in which God works in the lives of believers. Through an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit believers are enabled to die to sin and self and become Christlike in holy love.
Holiness as the norm for Christian living. God has said, “Be holy as I am holy.” (Lev. 19:2, 1 Pet. 1:16) The sanctified person reflects the holy image of God, manifesting His character of self-giving love, both to God and others.

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