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Interpreting Christian Holiness is a concise theological examination of Christian holiness that describes the doctrine as a grace to receive, a style of life to be lived, and a truth to be understood. The work is rooted in the Wesleyan-Arminian tradition and argues that holiness is an experiential reality involving the actual cleansing of the heart from inherited sin, rather than merely a positional imputation of righteousness. The book structures its analysis through five interpretive lenses: Biblical, Historical, Theological, Psychological, and Sociological. Purkiser emphasizes that entire sanctification is an instantaneous crisis of grace initiated by the Holy Spirit, which serves as the foundation for a lifelong journey of spiritual growth and moral purity. He contends that true holiness must manifest in community life, rejecting legalism and social isolation in favor of a gospel that integrates inner spiritual transformation with outer ethical conduct.
