How to Live the Christian Life Progressive Sanctification - Lesson 7

CHART #1

CONTRASTING JUSTIFICATION AND PROGRESSIVE SANCTIFICATION

JUSTIFICATION:                                                                                        SANCTIFICATION:

1.   Declares a sinner righteous                                                                       1. Makes a saint righteous

2.   Is a once-and-for-all act                                                                            2. Is a continuous work

3.   Causes salvation                                                                                       3. Is the effect of salvation

4.     Removes the guilt and penalty of sin                                                       4. Removes the growth and power of sin

5.     Deals with the Christian’s standing before God                                       5. Deals with the Christian’s experience in life

6.     Is objective                                                                                                6. Is subjective

7.     Is for the sinner                                                                                         7. Is in the saint

8.     Changes one’s position before God                                                          8. Changes one’s disposition

CHART #2

RELATIONSHIP OF REGENERATION TO PROGRESSIVE SANCTIFICATION

REGENERATION: A DIVINE ACT

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF SPIRITUAL LIFE

SANCTIFICATION

A Divine Work

Text Box: GOD GIVES SPIRITUAL LIFE AT THE MOMENT OF CONVERSION