Paul's Passing Thoughts

Resolution On Distinctions Between Justification And Sanctification
June 2011

WHEREAS, A major contribution to the spiritual weakness of many Protestant denominations has been erroneous teachings in regard to sanctification; and

WHEREAS, Some teach that Christians are sanctified by the exact same means of justification only; and

WHEREAS, Some teach that Christians should preach the Gospel of justification to themselves everyday for sanctification purposes; and

WHEREAS, Some teach that contemplation on the Gospel of justification alone is the primary duty for the Christian, and from that one duty, all other duties find life; and

WHEREAS, Some teach that a worshipful doxology resulting from a contemplation on justification always precedes obedience acceptable to God; and

WHEREAS, Some teach that Christians need to be justified continually until glorification, and enablement to participate in sanctification has not been granted by God in any portion more than those who need to be justified; and

WHEREAS…