Category: “The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification” by Walter Marshall

December 21, 2024

The Role of the Law in Sanctification

“The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification” by Walter Marshall

God’s law plays a crucial role in sanctification, revealing God’s standards and convicting sin, yet it cannot make us holy. The law drives believers to Christ for salvation, while the gospel empowers obedience through love and gratitude. Together, they guide Christians towards true holiness and spiritual growth, avoiding legalism and antinomianism.

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December 3, 2024

The Role of the Law in Sanctification

“The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification” by Walter Marshall

God’s law plays a crucial role in sanctification, revealing God’s standards and convicting sin, yet it cannot make us holy. The law drives believers to Christ for salvation, while the gospel empowers obedience through love and gratitude. Together, they guide Christians towards true holiness and spiritual growth, avoiding legalism and antinomianism.

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December 2, 2024

Understanding Our Union with Christ

“The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification” by Walter Marshall

The key to living a holy life lies in our union with Jesus Christ. This union is the source of all spiritual blessings, including justification, sanctification, and glorification. Without being united to Christ, we can do nothing to please God.

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November 30, 2024

The Way to Attain Holiness

“The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification” by Walter Marshall

The path to holiness requires reliance on God’s grace rather than personal effort or external rules. True sanctification arises through faith in the gospel and the Holy Spirit’s transformative work. Understanding and trusting in God’s promises strengthens our pursuit of holiness, enabling us to reflect Christ’s image in our lives.

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November 29, 2024

Understanding True Holiness

“The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification” by Walter Marshall

True holiness transcends mere external actions or rule-keeping; it represents a deep, internal transformation into God’s image, reflecting His righteousness and love. This process, accomplished by the Holy Spirit, requires faith, active participation, and the means of grace, ultimately aiming to glorify God and affirm genuine salvation in believers.

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November 29, 2024

The Holiness We Must Have to Be Saved

“The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification” by Walter Marshall

Holiness is essential for salvation, as the Bible states that without it, one cannot see the Lord. True holiness originates in the heart through God’s transformative work, rather than mere outward actions. It is a response to the gospel, empowered by grace, evidencing genuine faith, and necessary for a relationship with God.

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Category: “The Gospel Mystery of Sanctification” by Walter Marshall

The Role of the Law in Sanctification

The Role of the Law in Sanctification

Understanding Our Union with Christ

The Way to Attain Holiness

Understanding True Holiness

The Holiness We Must Have to Be Saved