Sanctification

'The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.' (Gal. 5.22f.) Paul's list of the nine-fold fruit of the Spirit has embedded itself in the varied exegetical and moral-ascetical traditions of Christianity as a succinct depiction of...

One of the chief benefits of the recent debates regarding sanctification is a renewed emphasis on the believer's union with Christ through faith. If we realize how often the apostle Paul situates our salvation "in Christ," we will also realize that Christ truly is the fountain of every spiritual...

One of the chief benefits of the recent debates regarding sanctification is a renewed emphasis on the believer's union with Christ through faith. If we realize how often the apostle Paul situates our salvation "in Christ," we will also realize that Christ truly is the fountain of every spiritual...

In this article, I want to examine the third of the Affirmations & Denials of the Gospel Reformation Network , which makes a point at the very heart of our concern in presenting a balanced view of the gospel: We affirm that the gospel provides salvation for the whole man, including man's need...

In this article, I want to examine the third of the Affirmations & Denials of the Gospel Reformation Network , which makes a point at the very heart of our concern in presenting a balanced view of the gospel: We affirm that the gospel provides salvation for the whole man, including man's need...

Editors' Note: As the title indicates, this is the second of two articles on this subject. The first article can be accessed here . 2. Does the third-use of the law play a significant role in the Christian life? The HC gives serious and careful attention to the requirements of God's law as a guide...

Editors' Note: As the title indicates, this is the second of two articles on this subject. The first article can be accessed here . 2. Does the third-use of the law play a significant role in the Christian life? The HC gives serious and careful attention to the requirements of God's law as a guide...

This month, I want to continue in my studies of the Affirmations and Denials on the Gospel and Sanctification , which touch upon so many significant issues. Having started with Article 1, which says that Legalism Is a Real Problem , I move now to Article 2, The Gospel and Total Depravity . We start...

This month, I want to continue in my studies of the Affirmations and Denials on the Gospel and Sanctification , which touch upon so many significant issues. Having started with Article 1, which says that Legalism Is a Real Problem , I move now to Article 2, The Gospel and Total Depravity . We start...

On Wednesday of General Assembly, the Gospel Reformation Network sponsored a luncheon with Derek Thomas as the featured speaker. His subject was sanctification. It is an address that is desperately needed in the church today. As recent months have proven, it is desperately needed within the PCA...