Theosis -- according to John Wesley

Keeping the end in mind might help evangelicals gain the fuller picture of salvation that God intended.

So says James R. Payton Jr. in an article in Christianity Today in which he cites Wesleyan theology.

Here's a taste:

"For evangelicals, a new focus that begins with the ultimate goal of salvation could fill out our understanding and presentation of the gospel. Revivalist altar calls have given too many people the impression that anything beyond initial conversion is optional. The doctrine of theosis reminds us that in the altar call, the journey of salvation has but begun."

Read the rest of the article here.