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Foundations of Doctrine - Table of Contents Foundations of Doctrine By Harry Edward Jessop Table of Contents Title Page Dedication Preface Chapter 1 Full Salvation Chapter 2 The Problem Chapter 3 The Provision Chapter 4 The Method Chapter 5 The First Work Of Grace Chapter 6 The Second Work Of Grace Chapter 7 The Time-Period Chapter 8 Definitions Of Sanctification Chapter 9 The Way Into The Blessing Chapter 10 The Abiding Blessing Chapter 11 Distinctions Chapter 12 Dangers Chapter 13 Erroneous Views Chapter 14 Christian Perfection Chapter 15 The Perfect Life Chapter 16 Biblical Development Chapter 17 Symbolism Chapter 18 Objections Chapter 19 Controversial Scriptures Chapter 20 The History Of The Doctrine Chapter 21 Witnesses file:///G|/Temp/Jessop,%20Harry%20E/Foundations/FOD_TOC.htm9/19/2007 8:22:28 PM Foundations of Doctrine - Title Page Foundations of Doctrine In Scripture and Experience A Student's Handbook on Holiness By Harry Edward Jessop file:///G|/Temp/Jessop,%20Harry%20E/Foundations/FOD_TP.htm9/19/2007 8:22:29 PM Foundations of Doctrine - Dedication Foundations of Doctrine By Harry Edward Jessop Dedication To Those esteemed servants of God, Dr. IVA DURHAM VENNARD founder and president of the Chicago Evangelistic Institute, now Vennard College, who, at much personal, cost, has stood through the years as the exponent of full salvation truth in the field of education and REV. JOSEPH H. SMITH stalwart of the faith, who for more than six decades has faithfully labored in the cause of holiness and has rejoiced to carry the message throughout this and other lands this Student's Handbook is gratefully dedicated. file:///G|/Temp/Jessop,%20Harry%20E/Foundations/FOD_Ded.htm9/19/2007 8:22:29 PM Foundations of Doctrine - Preface Foundations of Doctrine By Harry Edward Jessop Preface This book, as its subtitle indicates, is a series of studies on full salvation truth. Its purpose is to place before students a clear presentation of what we as holiness people believe. The writer therefore disclaims originality except in the method of presentation. The lessons were prepared solely for the writer's personal use in class work in Chicago Evangelistic Institute, now Vennard College. He has sought to place before the students, as concisely as possible, a general idea of Second Blessing holiness as taught in the Word of God and in the literature of the church. Upwards of a hundred books are quoted and duly acknowledged, as the accompanying list will show. As will be readily seen, considerable use has been made of Rev. J. A. Wood's book "Perfect Love." This has been a valuable help in locating many suitable quotations, although whenever these have been used they have, wherever possible, been verified and often considerably extended. If we have transgressed any copyright it has been done inadvertently and we ask the owner's indulgence. We are conscious of many limitations, and our readers will doubtless discover more. We gratefully acknowledge the splendid work of Mr. William Vennard in arranging the text for book form, and the untiring efforts of the office staff in its preparation. Chicago, 1938 H. E. J. file:///G|/Temp/Jessop,%20Harry%20E/Foundations/FOD_Pre.htm9/19/2007 8:22:29 PM Foundations of Doctrine - Chapter 1 Foundations of Doctrine By Harry Edward Jessop Chapter 1 FULL SALVATION A Study In Holiness Terminology When we speak of "full salvation" we mean full only as related to the present life and that only in relation to sin. The term is not to be confused with: (a) That maturity of Christian character which can be known only through spiritual development by growth in grace. There is a perfection as to quality which admits of unbounded development in quantity, and is therefore capable of unlimited expansion and increase. See 2 Pet. 3:17, 18; Eph. 3:14-21. (b) That experience altogether future to which believers of all ages have looked forward, which will consummate Christ's redemptive work for His church, namely, "the redemption of our bodies." This will take place as: 1. The godly dead are raised, 2. The living saints are raptured, at the second advent of the Lord Jesus Christ. See Rom. 8:18-25; 1 Cor. 15:35-58; Phil. 3:7-14; 2 Tim. 2:18. If, in our thinking, these two facts are clearly recognized, we may with Scriptural accuracy speak of "full salvation" as a present possible experience. This is implied in our holiness hymnology. Take, for instance, the following: "Full salvation! Full salvation! Lo! the fountain, opened wide, Streams thru every land and nation From the Savior's wounded side. Full salvation! Full salvation! Streams an endless crimson tide. "Oh, the glorious revelation! See the cleansing current flow, Washing stains of condemnation Whiter than the driven snow. Full salvation! Full salvation-Oh, the rapturous bliss to know! "Loves resistless current sweeping All the regions deep within; Thought and wish and senses keeping Now and every instant clean! Full salvation! Full salvation! From the guilt and power of sin:" Numerous terms are used to indicate this experience, some of which are the express words of Scripture, while others are the accumulation of spiritual coinage within the church, being the outcome of this experience as it has applied itself to the individual consciousness. While no expression is to be rejected if it correctly expresses revealed truth, it file:///G|/Temp/Jessop,%20Harry%20E/Foundations/FOD_01.htm (1 of 3)9/19/2007 8:22:30 PM Foundations of Doctrine - Chapter 1 is better that exact Bible terms be more frequently used, as these tend to give an authoritative tone to the testimony; other terms well authenticated by general usage may then be used as supplementary expressions. Among these terms are: 1. Biblical: Sanctification, see Lev. 21:8; John 17:17-19; I Thess. 4:3; holiness, see Luke 1:75; II Cor. 7:1; Eph. 4:24; I Thess. 4:7; Heb. 12:10,14; I Pet. 1:15-16; a clean heart, see Psa. 51:10; 73:1; a pure heart, see Psa. 24:4; Matt. 5:8; the baptism with the Holy Ghost and with fire, see Matt. 3:11; circumcision of heart, see Deut. 30:6; Col. 2:11; perfection, see Gen. 17:1; Matt. 5:48; II Cor. 13:9; Heb. 6:1; perfect love, see I John 4:17-18; the fullness of God, see Eph. 3:19. These are but representative expressions and Scripture references, to which more may be added by a study of the Word of God. 2. Extra Biblical: "The Second Blessing," "The Higher Life," "The Rest of Faith," "The Full Assurance of Faith," "The Fullness of the Blessing." These are but samples of expressions which will be found throughout the range of holiness literature. Some expressions seem to have established themselves in current usage, while others become irregular and almost die. Discussing the terms "Sanctify," "Sanctification," "Perfection...... Holy...... Holiness," etc., Rev. J. A. Wood says: "These terms are synonymous, all pointing to the same precious state of grace. While they denote the same religious state, each one of them indicates some essential characteristic, and hence these terms are significantly expressive of full salvation." The word 'sanctification' has the double meaning of consecration and purification-the Old Testament sense of setting apart to a sacred service, and the New Testament sense of spiritual purification. The word 'sanctify' and its derivatives occur in the Scriptures, with reference to men and things, over one hundred times. The term 'perfection' signifies completeness of Christian character; its freedom from all sin, and possession of all the graces of the Spirit, complete in kind. The word perfection and its relatives occur one hundred and one times in the Scriptures. In over fifty of these instances it is predicated of human character under the operation of grace. The term 'holiness' is more generic and comprehensive than the others, including salvation from sin, and the possession of the image and spirit of God. To be holy is to be whole, entire, or perfect in a moral sense, and in ordinary use is synonymous with purity and goodness. The word 'holy' and its derivatives occur not less than one hundred and twenty times in their application to men and things, while the word 'justify' and its derivatives occur only seventy-four times in regard to men; and the word 'pardon' and its derivatives, in their application to penitent sinners, occur only seventeen times. The phrase 'perfect love' is expressive of the spirit and temper or moral atmosphere, in which the wholly sanctified and perfect Christian lives. 'He that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him' and 'herein is our love made perfect' (Perfect Love, pp. 9, 10). Dr. John Paul has stated some definitions as follows: It will be borne in mind that this grace has several different names, which imply the same thing. The definition of each term will throw light on the experience it contains for the individual. Sanctification -- The act of God's grace by which a man, having consecrated himself, is made holy. This gives us a view of the experience as a work of God, but requiring human co-operation. It is a strong term. file:///G|/Temp/Jessop,%20Harry%20E/Foundations/FOD_01.htm (2 of 3)9/19/2007 8:22:30 PM Foundations of Doctrine - Chapter 1 Holiness -- Complete moral and spiritual purity. Wholeness, perfect soul health. This is a comprehensive term, implying godlikeness of character. Perfect Love -- The Spirit of Jesus filling the heart to the exclusion of all inward sin. This title represents the sweet side of the sanctified life and implies freedom from selfishness.