Living in the Tension of Justification and Sanctification

Living in the already/not yet tension of justification and sanctification is crucial for understanding our salvation. Justification means being saved from the penalty of sin, while sanctification involves being saved from the power of sin. It is important to remember that sanctification is an ongoing process and not the sole evidence of our justification. We are justified in Christ, and our sanctification is a response to what has already been done. When we encounter doubts and second-guess our salvation, we must remember that we are Christians because of what Christ has done, not because of our own ability to be sanctified.