We move to a new section in Theology 101: The Basics. This post is about sanctification. Later posts in this section will cover the life of the disciple who works, by God’s grace and the Spirit’s empowerment, to live a sanctified life. Included is a table that explains the differences between forensic or declared or legal justification and sanctification.
The moment you are saved, Christ becomes your sanctification. Now he works it out in you in slow, steady progress until the day you die and live again in heaven and then the new earth with your new body, when your sanctification will be completed.
This topic is really unpopular in the “wilder grace” and “freer grace” Renewal circles. But becoming like Christ is scriptural. Unavoidable. Necessary. And a blessing.
This is so important to God. It should be to us too.
Some major denominations have taught this. What do the Scriptures say?
God has his part, but we have our part too. What’s the balance?
These are the basics of this neglected biblical doctrine—this doctrine that becomes a reality in your life.
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