Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson Sanctification Summarized
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Aug 21, 2025 Explore the transformative journey from sinner to saint, as the discussion dives into the intricacies of sanctification. Discover how being united with Christ plays a pivotal role in spiritual growth. Unpack the implications of living a life that mirrors His holiness through active faith. The conversation illuminates essential steps in reflecting a Christlike character and participating in a meaningful, holy lifestyle.
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Christ's Death As Foundation
- Christ's death 'for me' is the foundational basis of sanctification and reconciliation with God.
- Sinclair Ferguson emphasizes that Christ bore guilt and made possible our entrance to God by dying in our place.
Galatians 2:20 As A Roadmap
- Galatians 2:20 summarizes sanctification in four prepositions linking Christ's love, our union, indwelling, and faith.
- Ferguson presents the verse as a compact roadmap for understanding how saints are formed.
United In Christ's Death
- Union with Christ means believers share in his death, breaking sin's reign over them.
- Ferguson explains that in Christ we died to sin and were raised to newness of life, ending sin's dominion.