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 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.

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. It is a very heavenly title.

Perfection -- The presence of all the graces, unimpaired by depravity, implying freedom and preservation from all sin.

Circumcision of the Heart --  The removal from soul of God's child of a something that came into the world with him and from which he ought to be free, since freedom it insures supreme love to God (Deut. 30:6).

The Baptism of the Holy Ghost -- The promised Paraclete, whom the world cannot receive. A washing with the Spirit of heaven. It implies purity, power, and comfort.

The Fullness of the Blessing -- The full benefit of the Atonement of Jesus, which saves completely from sin, and furnishes an abundance of living and dying grace.

Heart Purity -- A term that implies that, although the Prince of this world cometh, he findeth nothing in us. Total deliverance from inward sin. An expression of the negative state of Christian perfection.

Full Salvation -- An experience of salvation from all sin, held intact by a fullness of the abounding grace of God.

The Second Blessing -- The more abundant life that is instantly realized when the soul receives the purifying baptism of the Holy Ghost. The word 'blessing' here, as appropriated by theology, does not have merely its ordinary meaning as we use it in speaking of refreshing showers, temporal benefits, or ordinary spiritual refreshings. The sophist would say that he has had the fourth, fifth, and thousandth blessing; but this is merely a play upon words, in order to avoid an issue. Those who seem opposed to the Second Blessing are usually more opposed to the standard it represents than they are to the innocent term.

The Higher Life -- A term equivalent to Paul's expression, 'A more excellent way.' It is understood to mean that improvement on the inner life brought about by the baptism of the Spirit. It does not refashion the outer life of God's child. It simply adds transparency to a life that is already good.