A few years back, several baptists got together and wrote a “bapti-festo.” Recently, many in the Wesleyan tradition got together to write a “Holiness Manifesto.” Here are some highlights. Go here for more.
God wants us to be, think, speak, and act in the world in a Christ-like manner. We invite all to embrace God’s call to:
* be filled with all the fullness of God in Jesus Christ—Holy Spirit-endowed co-workers for the reign of God;
* live lives that are devout, pure, and reconciled, thereby being Jesus Christ’s agents of transformation in the world;
* live as a faithful covenant people, building accountable community, growing up into Jesus Christ, embodying the spirit of God’s law in holy love;
* exercise for the common good an effective array of ministries and callings, according to the diversity of the gifts of the Holy Spirit;
* practice compassionate ministries, solidarity with the poor, advocacy for equality, justice, reconciliation, and peace; and
* care for the earth, God’s gift in trust to us, working in faith, hope, and confidence for the healing and care of all creation.
By the grace of God, let us covenant together to be a holy people.
The Action We Take
May this call impel us to rise to this biblical vision of Christian mission:
* Preach the transforming message of holiness;
* Teach the principles of Christ-like love and forgiveness;
* Embody lives that reflect Jesus Christ;
* Lead in engaging with the cultures of the world; and
* Partner with others to multiply its effect for the reconciliation of all things.
For this we live and labor to the glory of God.
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