The indicative of our sanctification is established through union with Christ. The imperative of our sanctification is enabled through union with Christ, and is exercised through abiding. If that statement is true, and I believe that it is, then it is essential that leaders of Christ’s church teach those entrusted to their care about […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Sanctification and Union with Christ“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you […]
Continue Reading... Comments Off on Justification and Sanctification at the TableDoes God forgive our sins if we confess them? The answer requires some explanation, and some backstory. Sinners Saved By Grace Even our best intentions are infected by sin that remains in the flesh. All of us can identify with Paul in Romans 7 as he wrestles with that remaining sin. The line from […]
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