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Holiness movement — The Holiness movement in Christianity is composed of people who believe and propagate the belief that the carnal nature of humanity can be cleansed through faith and by the power of the Holy Spirit if one has had his or her sins forgiven through… … Wikipedia
Holiness movement — The Holiness movement, an offshoot of American Methodist revivalism, aimed to achieve a life of perfect love for each Christian through the gift of sanctification. Methodist founder John Wesley (1703 91) had taught a doctrine of Christian… … Encyclopedia of Protestantism
Holiness movement — Fundamentalist religious movement that arose in the 19th century among Protestant churches in the U.S. It was characterized by the doctrine of sanctification, according to which believers were enabled to live a perfect life after a conversion… … Universalium
Conservative Holiness Movement — The Conservative Holiness Movement is a term that loosely defines a group of conservative Christian denominations that withdrew from the mainstream holiness movement and trace their origin back to Methodist roots and the teachings of John… … Wikipedia
Conservative holiness movement — Part of a series on Methodism John Wesley … Wikipedia
Holiness — is a synonym for sanctity, the state of being holy or sacred.Holiness means to be set apartHoliness may also refer to: * Holiness movement, a specific tradition within evangelical Christianity * His Holiness, an official style of address in… … Wikipedia
Holiness Baptist Association — The Holiness Baptist Association is a holiness body of Christians with Baptist historical roots.Holiness movementIn 19th century America, the Holiness movement developed out the new measures and teachings of revivalist Charles Grandison Finney,… … Wikipedia
movement — /moohv meuhnt/, n. 1. the act, process, or result of moving. 2. a particular manner or style of moving. 3. Usually, movements. actions or activities, as of a person or a body of persons. 4. Mil., Naval. a change of position or location of troops… … Universalium
holiness — I. noun Date: before 12th century 1. the quality or state of being holy used as a title for various high religious dignitaries < His Holiness the Pope > 2. sanctification 2 II. adjective Usage: often capitalized Date: 1888 emphasizing the… … New Collegiate Dictionary
International Pentecostal Holiness Church — Infobox Christian denomination name = International Pentecostal Holiness Church caption = main classification = Restorationist orientation = Pentecostal polity = founded date = 1890s founded place = separated from = Methodist Episcopal Church,… … Wikipedia
