Finally faith
Successful sanctification is also linked to the faith in these words: My righteous shall live by faith . It allows us to remain committed to God and the Lord Jesus Christ, to be strengthened in the Word of God and be open to the work of the Holy Spirit.
"But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God was made unto us wisdom, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, that, as it is written, He that glories glory in the Lord. " 1 Corinthians 1:30
The above passage tells us that Christ has done for us ... sanctification. Yet the apostle Paul makes the evidence that his life depends on Christ himself.
"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live, no longer I who live but Christ lives in me I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself himself for me. "Galatians 2:20
For the apostle Paul, as for us and for all those who believe in Christ is the reality.
We always come back and all our personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, in him and from him we receive all things, and therefore our sanctification.
Persevere
Sanctification is an action every day. The Scriptures speak of sanctification as a work in progress, completed or near completion.
"Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God." 2 Corinthians 7:1
We must not confuse being justified, forgiven, cleansed, born again, anointed, set apart, etc.. And to be holy in the sense that sin is completely eradicated from our nature. Being born again does not mean that we are not carnal, but we received a new life that will grow to reach the measure of the fullness of Christ. Ephesians 4.13
is a work of each day.
"We therefore also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses , reject everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, with eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider, in fact anyone who has supported himself against such opposition from sinners, that ye be not weary, discouraged soul. You have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. " Hebrews 12:1
Conclusion
us understand our position in Christ.
retain First this fundamental truth: "We are justified freely by means of the redemption that is in Jesus Christ and by faith that bare access to this grace." Romans 3.23-26
"For by grace are ye saved, through faith. And it does not come from you, it is the gift of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast.
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, order us to do. " Ephesians 2.8
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, order us to do. " Ephesians 2.8
Then consider that the grace that God has given us in Jesus Christ teaches us the holiness.
"For the grace of God that brings salvation to all men hath appeared.
It teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts and to live in this present age of wisdom, justice and piety, while waiting for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ was gave himself for us to redeem us from all iniquity, and be a people belonging to him, purified him and zealous for good works. " Titus 2:11-14
It teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts and to live in this present age of wisdom, justice and piety, while waiting for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ was gave himself for us to redeem us from all iniquity, and be a people belonging to him, purified him and zealous for good works. " Titus 2:11-14
(Source: Pasteurweb)
0 comments:
Post a Comment