Sanctification - Perseverance Lesson 13 The Order of Salvation Sanctification - Perseverance Lesson 13

Singing: Hymn 63:7 Into temptation lead us not, lest we in Satan’s snares be caught. Uphold us by your Spirit’s might; put mortal enemies to flight. May we against our foes contend and be victorious in the end.

The chain of salvation Election Gospel call Inward call Conversion Regeneration Justification Sanctification Glorification

Justification & Sanctification Justify = to declare righteous (without sin) - justification is “pretend” - God acts as if we are sinless Sanctify = to make holy (without sin) - sanctification is “real” - God makes us truly sinless

Confusing  Because both justification and sanctification relate to sin, they are often confused. For example, does the expression “freed from sin” in Romans 6:7 refer to justification or sanctification? Many Christian books fail to understand justification and sanctification properly, confusing the two. That’s why it’s important to read Reformed works on these issues.

For example Having become new creatures at salvation (2Cor. 5:17), believers are no longer servants of sin. The Christian life is the process of bringing one’s lifestyle into line with one’s nature. As believers “present their members as slaves to righteousness,” the inevitable result is further “sanctification.” Decreasing frequency of sin, therefore, is a sure sign of a mature believer. (J. MacArthur, Strength for Today, Oct. 20) Qn: Would you characterize King David’s life as one of “decreasing frequency of sin”?

We’ll read the articles together and do the questions as we go. Canons of Dort V We’ll read the articles together and do the questions as we go. 1a. The dominion and slavery of sin 1b. From the flesh and the body of sin. 2. Through the Spirit of prayer and by holy exercises of godliness 3. No 4. Yes King David and the disciple Peter 5. The sense of God’s favour 6. No

Canons of Dort V 7. By his Word and Spirit 8 a. Heartfelt grief for sins committed b. seeking forgiveness c. experience God’s favour d. more diligently work out their own salvation

Canons of Dort V 9. Most definitely Certainly not. 10. As certain as the measure of their faith 11.a. Faith in the promises of God (Bible) b. The testimony of the Spirit in our hearts c. The serious and holy pursuit of what is good

Canons of Dort V 12. No 13. No 14. No 15. Preaching and sacraments 16.a. For the glory of God’s Name b. For the consolation (comfort) of the godly

Perseverance In the life of a believer: The power of sin is broken. The reality of sin is still there. In this life even the holiest have but a small beginning of obedience. Vital to perseverance is prayer: asking God to be with us in all we do.