CHAPTER XIII.
Of Sanctification.
I. 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, 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 abiding still some remnants of corruption in every part; whence
arises 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 does overcome; and so, the saints grow in
grace, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.