CHAPTER XIII.
Of
Sanctification.
I. They who are effectually called and regenerated,
having a new heart and a new spirit created in them, are further sanctified,
really and personally, through the virtue of Christ's death and resurrection,
by his Word and Spirit dwelling in them; the dominion of the whole body of sin
is destroyed, and the several lusts thereof are more and more weakened and
mortified, and they more and more quickened and strengthened, in all saving
graces, to the practice of true holiness, without which no man shall see the
Lord.
II. This sanctification is throughout in the whole
man, yet imperfect in this life: there abideth still some remnants of
corruption in every part, whence ariseth a continual and irreconcilable war,
the flesh lusting against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh.
III. In which war, although the remaining corruption
for a time may much prevail, yet, through the continual supply of strength from
the sanctifying Spirit of Christ, the regenerate part doth overcome: and so the
saints grow in grace, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
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