Chapter 8 – Holiness of heart and life: Sanctification1. What are the distinctions and similarities between holiness and sanctification? Holiness is “the presence or character of God which is reflected particularly in the quality of the moral and spiritual life of human beings, while “sanctification”: is the process by which human beings are made holy. » (p. 79, Campbell and Burns). Wesley believed that there is inner and outer holiness. Inner holiness is when the individual seeks to reflect the love of God in his or her life. Outward holiness is a reflection of God's love as a witness to others. Holiness is the normal state of being to which a person tries to return. Sanctification is the process by which a person seeks holiness. Holiness is an intense and deep personal relationship with the love of God.2. What is the connection between the doctrine of faith and the doctrine of sanctification? Faith is how an individual responds to God's grace. Faith is only possible through God and cannot be obtained without God. “Faith is the proper way in which humans respond to the original, justifying, and sanctifying grace of God. Human beings can and must cooperate with God in the great work of redemption” (p. 78, Campbell and Burns). Wesley believes that sanctification is by faith and that faith is only possible through God's grace toward us.3. What is the distinction between imputed righteousness and communicated righteousness? Imputed righteousness is “what Scripture requires is a change of character and a change in the state of the relationship between God and humans” (p. 81, Campbell and Burns). God not only says you are forgiven, but He changes you from the inside out. “God not only declares us saints by granting forgiveness and pardon from his...... middle of paper ......ent cultural origins? As a congregation, we openly expose the congregation to different cultures from around the country. although adjusting the worship service. We visit a Jewish Rabi during Passover to better understand the importance and respect of this holiday. We are currently talking with an African American church in our area where we will exchange a pastor twice a year for a Sunday worship experience. We are working to develop a Sunday evening worship service to meet the needs of young families who are unable to attend Sunday morning worship. We expose congregation members to worship quarterly in the retirement community close to the church by attending an afternoon worship service. Works Cited1. Ted A. Campbell and Michael T. Burns., 2004, Wesleyan Essentials in a Multicultural Society. Abingdon Press, Nashville, Tennessee.