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Sanctification

Geneva made mention of John Stott’s “The Cross of Christ;” a book that Carl and the Adult class went through.

She highlighted four metaphors:

The focus of justification is the removal of the guilt of sin. The focus of sanctification is the healing of the dysfunctionality of sin.

The temple, the market place, the courtroom and the home.

The focus of justification is the removal of the guilt of sin. The focus of sanctification is the healing of the dysfunctionality of sin.

1 We Have Been Saved () Our Past Salvation

1 We Have Been Saved ()

Our Past Salvation

There is a sense in which God has already saved each and every Christian. In this sense salvation is equated with the forgiveness of sins.

2 We Are Being Saved () Our Present Salvation

Our Present Salvation

There is a sense in which God is still saving each and every Christian. In this sense salvation is equated with the Christian's growth and perseverance.

3 We Shall Be Saved () Our Promised Salvation

Our Promised Salvation

1. The Word of God

2. The Work of the Spirit

3. The Fellowship of Believers