Westminster Confession of Faith (1646)

Chapter 13: Of Sanctification

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Chapter 13: Of Sanctification

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They who are effectually called, and Regenerated, having a new heart, and a new spirit created in them; are further sanctified really and personally, through the vertue of Christs 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 severall lusts thereof are more and more weakned and mortified;d and they, more and more quickned and strengthened in all saving graces,e to the practice of true holinesse, without which no man shall see the Lord.f

They who are 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 Christs 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

  1. a. 1 Corinthians 6:11; Acts 20:32; Philippians 3:10; Romans 6:5–6

    1 Corinthians 6:11

    Acts 20:32

    Philippians 3:10

    Romans 6:5–6

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  2. b. John 17:17; Ephesians 5:26; 2 Thessalonians 2:13

    John 17:17

    Ephesians 5:26

    2 Thessalonians 2:13

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  3. c. Romans 6:6; Romans 6:14

    Romans 6:6

    Romans 6:14

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  4. d. Galatians 5:24; Romans 8:13

    Galatians 5:24

    Romans 8:13

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  5. e. Colossians 1:11; Ephesians 3:16–19

    Colossians 1:11

    Ephesians 3:16–19

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  6. f. 2 Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14

    2 Corinthians 7:1

    Hebrews 12:14

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This Sanctification is throughout, in the whole man;a yet imperfect in this life, there abideth still some remnants of corruption in every part:b whence ariseth a continuall, and irreconcileable warre; the flesh lusting against the spirit, and the spirit against the flesh.c

This Sanctification is throughout, in the whole man;a yet imperfect in this life, there abides still some remnants of corruption in every part:b whence arises a continual, and irreconcilable war; the flesh lusting against the spirit, and the spirit against the flesh.c

  1. a. 1 Thessalonians 5:23

    1 Thessalonians 5:23

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  2. b. 1 John 1:10; Romans 7:18; Romans 7:23; Philippians 3:12

    1 John 1:10

    Romans 7:18

    Romans 7:23

    Philippians 3:12

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  3. c. Galatians 5:17; 1 Peter 2:11

    Galatians 5:17

    1 Peter 2:11

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In which warre, although the remaining corruption, for a time, may much prevail;a yet, through the continuall supply of strength from the sanctifying Spirit of Christ, the regenerate part doth overcome:b and so, the Saints grow in grace,c perfecting holinesse in the fear of God.d

In which war, although the remaining corruption, for a time, may much prevail;a yet, through the continual supply of strength from the sanctifying Spirit of Christ, the regenerate part does overcome:b and so, the Saints grow in grace,c perfecting holiness in the fear of God.d

  1. a. Romans 7:23

    Romans 7:23

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  2. b. Romans 6:14; 1 John 5:4; Ephesians 4:15–16

    Romans 6:14

    1 John 5:4

    Ephesians 4:15–16

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  3. c. 2 Peter 3:18; 2 Corinthians 3:18

    2 Peter 3:18

    2 Corinthians 3:18

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  4. d. 2 Corinthians 7:1

    2 Corinthians 7:1

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