Growth “Life and Godliness”

[netchaplain]

Some think that the sanctification of the believer occurs in progressions, while others (myself included) think it is all at once, e.g. simultaneous with regeneration, along with “all things that pertain to life and godliness. Sanctification is what produced holiness, and either one is holy or not.

The idea of a progressive sanctification omits the work of Christ upon the receiving of His person and Cross-work, which is how this all is completed, and by no other means, regardless of our works, can this be accomplished by the believer. The difference between Grace and Law can be seen in how one regards the presence of godly attributes within the believer, whether they are merited or freely given in rebirth.

Christ “is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption” (1 Cor 1:30—“made unto us,”—given, not produced; imputed, not imparted).

- NC

REST OF SANCTIFICATION – MJS
http://www.abideabove.com/hungry-heart/

 

[for_his_glory]

John 3:3-6 and John Chapter 17 shows we are sanctified the moment we believe and are filled with the Holy Spirit. How could it ever be a progression.

 

[netchaplain]

John 3:3-6 and John Chapter 17 shows we are sanctified the moment we believe and are filled with the Holy Spirit. How could it ever be a progression.

Yes, but there are many who are not knowledgeable of this, and think the sanctification is works-related and is seen in the manner of one's life. Thus they are misguided concerning not just sanctification, but all of the godly attributes.

 

[for_his_glory]

It's a shame that so many are lead around like a bull with a ring in its nose. They will never come into their own knowledge that is given by the Holy Spirit, but will only rely on what another teaches them.

 

[netchaplain]

It's a shame that so many are lead around like a bull with a ring in its nose. They will never come into their own knowledge that is given by the Holy Spirit, but will only rely on what another teaches them.

Yes, there are many who are still Biblically unlearned in spiritual growth truths, but are (at their individual pace) being progressively brought along in them (Phl 2:13).

 

[Deborah13]

Maybe they are working out their own salvation with fear and trembling.
Not wanting to just believe what they are told but faithfully searching the scriptures as good Breannes
and praying in the Holy Spirit for Him to set the Word in their hearts.

 

[netchaplain]

Maybe they are working out their own salvation with fear and trembling.
Not wanting to just believe what they are told but faithfully searching the scriptures as good Breannes
and praying in the Holy Spirit for Him to set the Word in their hearts.

Yes, that's how "the Holy Spirit teaches; comparing spiritual things with spiritual" (1 Cor 2:13). Spiritual concepts must be compared to that which is known to be spiritual (Scripture), as the Bereans did. Measuring experiences with Scripture, not measuring Scripture with experiences!

 

[Deborah13]

Yes, that's how "the Holy Spirit teaches; comparing spiritual things with spiritual" (1 Cor 2:13). Spiritual concepts must be compared to that which is known to be spiritual (Scripture), as the Bereans did. Measuring experiences with Scripture, not measuring Scripture with experiences!

I think your last line in this post would be a good one for me to meditate on. Thank you.

 

[iLOVE]

Hebrews 8
New American Standard Bible (NASB)

A New Covenant
7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no occasion sought for a second.

8 For finding fault with them, He says,
“Behold, days are coming, says the Lord,
[f]When I will effect a new covenant
With the house of Israel and with the house of Judah;

9 Not like the covenant which I made with their fathers
On the day when I took them by the hand
To lead them out of the land of Egypt;
For they did not continue in My covenant,
And I did not care for them, says the Lord.

10 “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel
After those days, says the Lord:
[g]I will put My laws into their minds,
And I will write them on their hearts.
And I will be their God,And they shall be My people.

11 “And they shall not teach everyone his fellow citizen,
And everyone his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’
For all will know Me,
From [h]the least to the greatest of them.

12 “For I will be merciful to their iniquities,
And I will remember their sins no more.”

13 [i]When He said, “A new covenant,” He has made the first obsolete. But whatever is becoming obsolete and growing old is [j]ready to disappear.

Notice what God has promise; I will, I will, I will - our part is to only believe!

 

[netchaplain]

Notice what God has promise; I will, I will, I will - our part is to only believe!

An Amen to that iL - God has been working in us ever "since we have believed" (Phl 2:13).