Some writers deny the possibility of an experience deserving of such description and definition.
All such find it necessary to explain away many clear, concise, and convincing statements in the sacred Scriptures. An inspired writer in the person of the Apostle John wrote a brief epistle in which he presents perfection a doctrine to be declared, a deliverance to be desired, and a type of deportment to be demonstrated. For evangelical theology, any consideration of John's teaching concerning Christian perfection should begin with an exegetical study of his First Epistle. In the light of John's position we find it necessary to give attention to the matter of sinlessness. However, the apostle was not a theologian in the strict sense of the word.