Question 35

Are we able to renew or satisfie our selves?

No.

Whose work is it then to sanctifie us?

The work of the Spirit.

Can none but he sauctifie us?

No.

Can we merit, or deserve it at his hands, that he should do it for us?

No.

What doth move him then to sanctifie us?

Free grace.

What do you mean by Gods free grace?

His free and undeserved favour.

What is done for us in Sanctification?

We are renewed.

Wherein are we renewed by Sanctification?

In the whole Man.

Is it enough to be renewed in some part?

No.

Must it be a total and universal renovation then?

Yes.

After what Image, or pattern are we renewed in Sanctification?

After the Image of God.

What is it it to be made new after the Image of God?

To be made like to him in knowledg, righteousness, and holiness.

Is none truly sanctified, but he that is quite changed and become a new man?

No.

You have described the habit of Sanctisication, which lies in being renewed in the whole man after the Image of God: Wherein stands the exercise of Sanctification?

In dying to sin, and living to righteousness.

Do those that are truly sanctified live in their sins?

No.

Do all that are truly sanctified, mortifie their sins, or die to them?

Yes.

Is Mortification, or dying to sin, a necessary part of Sanctification?

Yes.

What is it to live unto righteousness?

As living Trees to bring forth the fruits of righteousness, or good works.

Do all they that are truly sanctified not only abstain from, and mortifie sin; but also bring forth the fruits of righteousness or good works?

Yes.

Is Vivification or living to righteousness, a necessary part of the exercise of Sanctification?

Yes.

Are we perfectly sanctified or renewed at once?

No.

Are we by degrees then more and more enabled to die unto sin by Sanctification, and live unto Righteousness?

Yes.