Justification and Sanctification

“Sinful men and women can be changed into new creatures, not by their repentance or their belief, but by the marvelous work of God in Christ Jesus which is prior to all experience…I am not saved by believing; I realize I am saved by believing. It is not repentance that saves me, repentance is the sign that I realize what God has done in Christ Jesus. The danger is to put the emphasis on the effect instead of on the cause” (ref#7, Oct 28th).

Justification does not make me just; it declares me just (ref#92, p38). Which means by faith I must act justly. But, FATHER, my human effort is dependent on Your continual action to help me for I will continually struggle against sin (2 Cor 7:1; Phil 3:10-14; Heb 12:14).

This is sanctification. It is all Your work to form “Christlike affections, dispositions, and virtues” in me (ref#56, p1650, “Sanctification: The Spirit and the Flesh”).

FATHER, I ask You to work out in my actions the godly desires You give me (ref#56, p1650, “Sanctification: The Spirit and the Flesh”). Yes, I ask for Your help constantly for You will give it (Col 1:11; 1 Tim 1:12; 2 Tim 1:7; 2:1).