“It is a progressive work of God and man, which makes us more free from sin, and conforms us more into the likeness of Christ, in our present life” ~ Grudem
A – The Tension of Sanctification
a) It is an undeniable truth that Sanctification is part of salvation b) It is also an undeniable truth that “salvation is by Grace alone” c) It is also undeniable that “without holiness no one will see the Lord”
SANCTIFICATION: Definition Breakdown:
a) It is God’s progressive work b) Sanctification is only achievable by the Spirit. c) Sanctification is also man’s work. d) Sanctification is distinct but inextricably liked to justification
E Sanctification has two components:
1-We are freed from sin 2-We are made more in the likeness of Christ
II-The Stages of Sanctification
a) Initial Sanctification: this takes place at regeneration b) Progressive Sanctification: the battle between the affections of a newly implanted divine seed versus the appetites which remain in our flesh, rages c) Final Sanctification: this happens at death (in what respects to the soul), and at the resurrection (in what respects to the body)
III-The Means of Sanctification
a) The Word of God b) Prayer c) God’s providence d) Fellowship e) Discipleship
SANCTIFICATION & CASUISTRY
1-Sin is “any lack of conformity to, or transgression of, God’s Law” 2-What is “sin” for one believer, it’s not always “sin” for all. 3-Consequently, what “works” for me – in my pursuit of sanctification – may not necessarily “work” for you 4-The “rule” is God’s Revelation not man-made traditions 5-God is the Judge…not us
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