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Chapter 13 - Of Sanctification.

1. They, who are once 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,(a) by his Word and Spirit dwelling in them:(b) the dominion of the whole body of sin is destroyed,(c) and the several lusts thereof are more and more weakened and mortified;(d) and they more and more quickened and strengthened in all saving graces,(e) to the practice of true holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.(f)

a. 1 Cor.6:11; Acts 20:32; Phil.3:10; Rom.6:5,6.
b. Jn.17:17; Eph.5:26; 2 Thess.2:13.
c. Rom.6:6,14.
d. Gal.5:24; Rom.8:13.
e. Col.1:11; Eph.3:16-19.
f. 2 Cor.7:1; Heb.12:14.

2. This sanctification is throughout, in the whole man;(g) yet imperfect in this life, there abiding still some remnants of corruption in every part;(h) whence ariseth a continual and irreconcilable war, the flesh lusting against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh.(i)

g. 1 Thess.5:23.
h. 1 Jn.1:10; Rom.7:18,23; Phil.3:12.
i. Gal.5:17; 1 Pet.2:11.

3. In which war, although the remaining corruption, for a time, may much prevail;(k) yet, through the continual supply of strength from the sanctifying Spirit of Christ, the regenerate part doth overcome;(l) and so, the saints grow in grace,(m) perfecting holiness in the fear of God.(n)

k. Rom.7:23.
l. Rom.6:14; 1 Jn.5:4; Eph.4:15,16.
m. 2 Pet.3:18; 2 Cor.3:18.
n. 2 Cor.7:1.
 
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