Paul's Passing Thoughts

“The realization that my daily relationship with God is based on the infinite merit of Christ instead of on my own performance is a very freeing and joyous experience. But it is not meant to be a one-time experience; the truth needs to be reaffirmed daily.” – Jerry Bridges, Transforming Grace, pp. 11,12

“….my daily relationship,”  obviously speaking of the daily Christian life and our relationship to God; it has to based on Christ’s merits alone and not any kind  of “performance.” Therefore, he is saying that their is no difference in a performance FOR JUSTIFICATION and performance IN SANCTIFICATION. Also, a reaffirmation of Christ’s work as a replacement for our work in sanctification is prescribed “instead of” anything we do.

Just another example of progressive justification in our day.

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