Because a man can do nothing to save himself through self effort, both justification and sanctification rest firmly on one's position in Christ (Union With Christ):
"But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.." ~ 1 Corinthians 1: 30
Christ, Himself, is both our justification (salvation) and our sanctification (the abililty to live a holy life). He is our source of righteousness alone. It is impossible to possess salvation or sanctification without abiding in Christ and He in us. We are both justified and sanctified through walking (abiding) in true, biblical faith IN CHRIST.
If you are currently walking in sin (the flesh), you are not walking in biblical faith because the faith that justifies (saves) is the same faith that sanctifies, producing holiness and Godly character:
"So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." ~ Galatians 5:16
"No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed (Spirit) remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God." ~ 1 John 3:9
"No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him." ~ 1 John 3:6
However, there is good news for those who fall short, for: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." ~ 1 John 1:9
Today can be the day of your deliverance from that which binds you. Both your salvation and your freedom (sanctifiation) rests entirely on your willingness to walk hand in hand, minute by minute, with our Savior, Jesus Christ. That indwelling Spirit of Christ which saves you is the same Spirit that can set you free (sanctify you). Both salvation and sanctification are a pakage deal and you can not truly possess one without walking in the other by faith. Today is YOUR day:
" For he says, "In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you." I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation. " ~ 2 Corinthians 6:2
Thank you Jesus for purchasing our freedom by giving your life for us! I gladly lay down this life that You have given me, in order to enjoy the freedom that can only be found by dwelling day by day in your Presence! Amen!
"But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.." ~ 1 Corinthians 1: 30
Christ, Himself, is both our justification (salvation) and our sanctification (the abililty to live a holy life). He is our source of righteousness alone. It is impossible to possess salvation or sanctification without abiding in Christ and He in us. We are both justified and sanctified through walking (abiding) in true, biblical faith IN CHRIST.
If you are currently walking in sin (the flesh), you are not walking in biblical faith because the faith that justifies (saves) is the same faith that sanctifies, producing holiness and Godly character:
"So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." ~ Galatians 5:16
"No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed (Spirit) remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God." ~ 1 John 3:9
"No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him." ~ 1 John 3:6
However, there is good news for those who fall short, for: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." ~ 1 John 1:9
Today can be the day of your deliverance from that which binds you. Both your salvation and your freedom (sanctifiation) rests entirely on your willingness to walk hand in hand, minute by minute, with our Savior, Jesus Christ. That indwelling Spirit of Christ which saves you is the same Spirit that can set you free (sanctify you). Both salvation and sanctification are a pakage deal and you can not truly possess one without walking in the other by faith. Today is YOUR day:
" For he says, "In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you." I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation. " ~ 2 Corinthians 6:2
Thank you Jesus for purchasing our freedom by giving your life for us! I gladly lay down this life that You have given me, in order to enjoy the freedom that can only be found by dwelling day by day in your Presence! Amen!