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The Whole Christ

John Wesley

John Wesley said, “I want the whole Christ for my Savior, the whole Bible for my book, the whole Church for my fellowship, and the whole world for my mission field.” The line resists partial allegiances. Unity is not found by shrinking the claims of the faith but by holding them together under the whole Christ.

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A comprehensive vision of belonging—Christ, Scripture, church, and mission held together.

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