Justice Quote by G.H. Gerberding
““In justification, God imputes or counts over to the sinner the righteousness of Christ. In sanctification, God imparts the righteousness of the new life. Justification is what God does for the believer; sanctification is what His Spirit does in him. Justification being purely an act of God, is instantaneous and complete; sanctification being a work in which man has a share, is progressive. Justification takes away the guilt of sin; sanctification gradually takes away its power. Sanctification begins with justification. So soon as the sinner believes he is justified; but just so soon as he believes, he also has the beginnings of a new life.””
About This Quote
Justification is God's instant gift of righteousness; sanctification is the Spirit's ongoing work transforming believers, beginning with justification.
In simple terms: God instantly declares us righteous; the Spirit gradually changes us.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both divine gift and personal growth.
Themes
theology
spirituality
transformation
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church teaching
- personal devotion
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
justification
sanctification
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience the shift from justification to sanctification?
- What practices support ongoing spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
Human effort may be misunderstood as the source of righteousness.
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