Outward holiness

Wesleyan–Arminian Christian concept Outward holiness, or external holiness, is a Wesleyan–Arminian doctrine emphasizing holy living, service, modest dress and sober speech. Additionally, outward holiness manifests as "the expression of love through a life characterised by 'justice, mercy and truth'". It is a testimony of a Christian believer's regeneration, done in obedience to God. The doctrine is prevalent among denominations emerging during the revival movements, including the Methodists (especially those in the Holiness Movement), as well as Pentecostals. It is taken from 1 Peter 1:15: "He which hath called you is Holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation". History Wesleyan Methodist girls enter the tabernacle at a camp meeting. In Methodist theology, in regeneration, a person has an "experience of God's Spirit enabling faith and new birth and witnessing that we are loved by God as God's children". As a result of the New Birth, an individual is transformed and into a new creature in Christ. Outward holiness manifests as "the expression of love through a life characterised by 'justice, mercy and truth'". This has led to an emphasis on the importance of holy living, w