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[How] justification and sanctification…differ... (a) Justification is the reckoning and counting a man to be righteous for the sake of another, even Jesus Christ the Lord. Sanctification is the actual making a man inwardly righteous, though it may be in a very feeble degree. (b) The righteousness we have by our justification is not our own, but the everlasting perfect righteousness of our great Mediator Christ, imputed to us, and made our own by faith. The righteousness we have by sanctification is our own righteousness, imparted, inherent, and wrought in us by the Holy Spirit, but mingled with much infirmity and imperfection. (c) In justification our own works have no place at all, and simple faith in Christ is the one thing needful. In sanctification our own works are of vast importance and God bids us fight, and watch, and pray, and strive, and take pains, and labor. (d) Justification is a finished and complete work, and a man is perfectly justified the moment he believes. Sanctification is an imperfect work, comparatively, and will never be perfected until we reach heaven. (e) Justification admits of no growth or increase: a man is as much justified the hour he first comes to Christ by faith as he will be to all eternity. Sanctification is eminently a progressive work, and admits of continual growth and enlargement so long as a man lives. (f) Justification has special reference to our persons, our standing in God’s sight, and our deliverance from guilt. Sanctification has special reference to our natures, and the moral renewal of our hearts. (g) Justification gives us our title to heaven, and boldness to enter in. Sanctification gives us our meetness for heaven, and prepares us to enjoy it when we dwell there. (h) Justification is the act of God about us, and is not easily discerned by others. Sanctification is the work of God within us, and cannot be hid in its outward manifestation from the eyes of men.

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Sometimes we say that the principle by which any action may be judged is: Can I take Christ there? There is truth in that. But it is not the whole truth. For, Paul emphasizes (1 Corinthians 6:15), we have no choice in the matter. We do take Christ there. As those who are united to Him we cannot leave Him behind. So the real question is: Can I take Christ there and look Him in the face without shame? Is this course of action, this decision I am taking, totally consistent with my personal confession that “Jesus Christ is my Lord”?

Sinclair Ferguson

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Pistachio Chip Cookies

January 26, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Eggs		Tasteofhome	1	servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4	c	Butter or margarine; softened
2	c	Packed brown sugar
2		Eggs
2	ts	Vanilla extract
2 1/2	c	All-purpose flour
1	ts	Baking powder
1	ts	Baking soda
1/2	c	Old-fashioned oats
12	oz	Vanilla chips
1 1/3	c	Chopped pistachios; divided

INSTRUCTIONS

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and oats; gradually add to
creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips and 1 cup pistachios. Shape
into 1" balls; place 2" apart on ungreased baking sheets. Lightly press
remaining pistachios into cookies. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or
until lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield:
about 9 dozen.
Submitted to RecipeLu List by Ruth <pookypook@aol.com> by PookyPook
<PookyPook@aol.com> on Jan 24, 1998.
Recipe by: TASTE OF HOME DEC/JAN 1996
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