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NASB | 2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 3:18 And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit. |
Subject: Biblical Sanctification |
Bible Note: The Heidelberg Catechism asserts it more briefly as "For even the holiest of Christians make only a small beginning in obedience in this life. Nevertheless, they begin with serious purpose to conform not only to some, but to all the commandments of God." (Answer to Question 114) The Westminster Confession, renders the following, "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 (1 Thess 5:23-24; 2 Thess 2:13-14; Ezek 36:22-28; Titus 3:5; Acts 20:32; Phil 3:10; Rom 6:5-6), by His Word and Spirit dwelling in them (John 17:17, 19; Eph 5:26; Rom 8:13-14; 2 Thess 2:13): the dominion of the whole body of sin is destroyed (Rom 6:6, 14), and the several lusts thereof are more and more weakened and mortified (Gal 5:24; Rom 8:13); and they more and more quickened and strengthened in all saving graces (Col 1:10-11; Eph 3:16-19), to the practice of true holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord (2 Cor 7:1; Col 1:28, 4:12; Heb 12:14). "This sanctification is throughout, in the whole man (1 Thess 5:12; Rom 12:1-2); yet imperfect in this life, there abiding still some remnants of corruption in every part (1 John 1:8-10; Rom 7:14-25; Phil 3:12); whence ariseth a continual and irreconcilable war, the flesh lusting against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh (Gal 5:17). "In which war, although the remaining corruption, for a time, may much prevail (Rom 7:23); yet, through the continual supply of strength from the sanctifying Spirit of Christ, the regenerate part doth overcome (Rom 6:14; 1 John 5:4; Eph 4:15-16; Rom 8:2); and so, the saints grow in grace (2 Peter 3:18; 2 Cor 3:18), perfecting holiness in the fear of God (2 Cor 7:1)." (WCF, chapter 13, sections 1 through 3) Wayne Grudem defines sanctification as "a progressive work of God and man that makes us more and more free from sin and like Christ in our actual lives." (Systematic Theology, page 746) Dr. Michael Horton asserts, "Justification is instantaneous, objective and complete. Sanctification is progressive, subjective and partial." He continues to explain that a proper understanding of sanctification -- as with all Biblical categories -- must differentiate between the indicative and the imperative. Sanctification has an aspect that is both definitive and objective; i.e., it is done outside of the believer by God. It also has an aspect that is progressive and subjective; i.e., it is experienced by the believer, through the power of the Holy Spirit, as God conforms His own to the image of the Son. |
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