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Adventistische Schriften über: "Righteousness from Faith as a Process of Sanctification"
Answer
Righteousness from faith encompasses both justification and the process of sanctification, with the latter described as a lifelong task. While justification means the forgiveness of sins at repentance, sanctification is the result of a continual dying to sin and a life for Christ. This process is not a momentary experience, but requires persistent effort, discipline, and the daily surrender of the heart to God's guidance.
True faith manifests itself in obedience to God's commandments and a gradual transformation of character. In this, sanctification is not merely a feeling but an active principle that permeates all areas of life—including daily habits—to prepare the person for eternity.
Sanctification as a Lifelong Work
»Justification by faith occurs when the repentant sinner accepts Christ's atoning sacrifice and receives forgiveness. Sanctification, however, is not the work of a moment, an hour, or a day, but of an entire life. It is not achieved through a fleeting feeling of happiness, but is the result of a continual dying to sin and a continual living for Christ. Errors cannot be corrected by weak, intermittent efforts; only through long, enduring effort and serious struggles will we overcome. Sanctification is a living, active principle that flows into daily life and even influences our habits of eating, drinking, and dressing, to preserve our physical and moral health.«
Daily Struggle and Character Growth
»There is no instantaneous sanctification. True sanctification is a daily work that continues as long as life endures. Those who wrestle with daily temptations, overcome their sinful inclinations, and strive for holiness of heart do not boast of their sanctity, but hunger and thirst for righteousness. When we make mistakes and grieve God's spirit, He does not reject us if we repent. Sins must be confessed, and a deeper work of grace must take place in the heart. Pride, self‑sufficiency, and impatience separate us from God and must be overcome.«
The Importance of Obedience in Sanctification
»Sanctification is the progressive work of a lifetime. God's will is our sanctification. As Christians we have committed ourselves to fulfill our responsibility and to show the world our close relationship with God through godly words and deeds. Christ is to be represented by His disciples. In sanctification our desires and inclinations are brought into alignment with the divine will.«
Sanctification through the Indwelling of Christ
»The process of sanctification continually takes place in the heart, and the believer's experience will be that Christ has become to him wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. He knows by faith that Christ dwells in his heart through His Spirit. A great work is needed among God's people before they are ready for entrance into heaven. The self must be crucified, and every believer should, to the best of his knowledge, obey the Lord.«
Faith and the Confirmation of the Law
»Faith does not render the law empty, but rather it establishes it in the heart. If righteousness is what one hopes for, then faith grounds this. A person empties God's law when he allows it to have no power in his life. True faith does not lead to lawlessness, but to obedience. It is not within a person's power to be righteous on his own; he must do what is beyond his own abilities by trusting in Christ.«
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