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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 35

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 35

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What is Sanctification?

Sanctification is the work of Gods free-grace, whereby, we are renewed in the whole man, after the Image of God, and are enabled, more and more to die unto sin, and to live unto righteousness.

1. Sanctification is the work of Gods free-grace.a*

2. By Sanctification, we are renewed in the whole. Man, after the Image of God.b†

3. By Sanctification we are enabled, more and more, to die unto sin, and to live unto righteousness.c‡

Notes

  1. *2 Thes. 2.13. God hath from the beginning, chosen you to salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit.
  2. †Eph. 4.24. And that ye put on the new man, which, after God, is created in righteousness, and true holiness.
  3. ‡Rom. 8.1. There is no condemnation, to them, that are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. a2 Thessalonians 2:13
  2. bEphesians 4:24
  3. cRomans 8:1

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